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  1. Robin

    17' Wenona Spirt 11 restoration

    I picked this up last year from fellow Member Paddlin Hal, it needs some love. Thanks to some Gflex, TotalBoat Total Fair and that flat sander a 1/4 sander and 100 grit I think there's some life left in the old gal.
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    A La Mer du Nord 2025

    WwVille de Saint Felicien Arrived just in time for the National Day, the expedition brigade À la Mer du Nord 2025 is already preparing to leave! Many of you came to welcome them, discover their journey and share a moment with them during the festivities 🎊. Before they continue their...
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    A La Mer du Nord 2025

    Same here, no lashing in.
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    A La Mer du Nord 2025

    The brigade leaves Mashteuiatsh today, June 23rd, after a wonderful welcome from the Pekuakamiulnuatsh. What great stories heard, and what good food we ate!! We arrive in Saint-Félicien in the middle or late afternoon, just in time for the great show of the National Festival of Quebec...
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    Ontario Crown Land non-resident camping permits

    I crossed the border in early May at a small border crossing here in Maine. He just asked the basic questions and then seemed more interested in my actual destination and itinerary. Everyone was fine along my travels, most where interested in my old Chevy truck, but everyone was friendly till I...
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    Saving Another RX Penobscot 16

    That’s a very good deal, nice canoe.I prefer wood gunnels, lots of wood options and availability on places like Facebook marketplace and Craigslist. Those decks need to go…imho, haha Replace the rope with webbing on the seats. I’m not sure about those patches, but GFlex is a great product...
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    A La Mer du Nord 2025

    Arriving last night at Pekuakami / Lake Saint-Jean, we celebrated this important milestone with a feast of pike caught by Stephanie, beaver stew offered by Nina, Francis' godmother, and wine from the Couchepagane winery, located at the mouth of the Belle Rivière, offered by winemaker Bertrand...
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    What are you reading?

    I recently purchased this from Abe books, lots of great old tales, some true, some not so true but good reading if you like the old stuff.
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    𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒎𝒆 𝒆𝒕 𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 by Marc André Pauzé (https://marcpauze.net/)

    The canoe, loaded to the brim with bags and gear, glides gently across the dark water, almost silently, as if unwilling to disturb the ancient silence enveloping the lake. The canoe glides confidently, like a natural extension of the body and breath. Though laden, its line remains firm. The...
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    Rollin Thurlow and Jerry Stelmok on television

    Thanks for the heads up. I have been to Rollin’s shop, he’s a very nice guy and his shop is sacred ground imho. Also nice to hear the term “form” rather than “mold” used in the shop.
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    A La Mer du Nord 2025

    Departure from Tadoussac in the rain but full of the courage passed on by our loved ones, we arrived in Chicoutimi on Sunday, June 8, after 9 days! We completed two sails per day, using the reversing of the high tide current to progress. So it was usually about getting up with the sun, about...
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    A La Mer du Nord 2025

    Posted yesterday-Hi, this is the squad! We arrived last night in L'ANSE-ST-JEAN, welcomed by a flaming show of the Northern Lights. We will be at the Anse campsite this afternoon and tonight (Tuesday, June 3) to host a mediation stopover! Come and meet us from 15:00 to learn all about our...
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    Headwaters Canoes

    Here are some sights and sounds of the last few months of canoe building. It’s been a busy year, and we are deep in crunch time now. The push is on. Each new canoe’s check list includes: Bending Ribs Sheeting Closing in Rasp, sand and oil Varnish Seats and thwarts Canvas Filling and paint...
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    A La Mer du Nord 2025

    The brigade left Tadoussac yesterday with the support of an incredible crowd. In about two and a half months, the rowing boats will arrive in Waskaganish after weeks of rough sailing and carrying. This great adventure will allow you to trace the Route of Furrures, a landmark road of historical...
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    A La Mer du Nord 2025

    Today, FRIDAY, May 30, is the launch of the expedition To the North Sea in Formula 5 to 7 at Hotel Tadoussac. Come and meet the brigade, finally reunited in Tadoussac! On the program: presentation of the project, speeches from our partners and projection of photos of the expedition Kanobec 84...
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    A La Mer du Nord 2025

    Father and son duo, Stacy Bossum and Francis Kurtness-Bossum will be the first Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation members to take part in the North Sea expedition. They join the brigade on the Saguenay fjord, from Tadoussac to Chicoutimi. Practicing ilnu aitun (traditional activities) in the...
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    Megiscane Misery & The Clash: Trip Report spring 2025

    I can not hear “Green Onions” by Booker T and the MG’s without thinking of you guys, was looking forward to another fine video.
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    small, local Canadier Camp

    My wife was born in Darmstadt, we visited the area in the 70’s, beautiful.
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    Lows Lake and Bog River Flow ADKs May 2025

    Nice trip, was looking forward to seeing one of your wood canvas canoes in the pictures, oh well, next time. Lows is a great destination, Thanks for sharing your time there.
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    La Vérendrye: Canada’s Largest Canoe Camping Reserve

    I have been to La Verendrye quite a few times, some early in spring during the first week the reserve was open, other times the last week of operation. My favorite time was early August, maybe the first week or two. Most trips were about a week iirc. I rarely saw anyone else. I have heard that...
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