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Part 2 of Tim's article, KNEELING, has been published in the CROSSPOST, the journal of the FreeStyle Committee of the United States Canoe Association. Read it here. https://freestylecanoeing.com/kneeling-part-2/?fbclid=IwAR01Tv0Tjj9K5CIYflM6DP1G4kn00Ja3mVlahSESV3peHthyTDERWlE01GY...

The registration deadline for the PINE BARRENS FUNCTIONAL FREESTYLE CANOEING WORKSHOP https://freestylecanoeing.com/pine-barrens-2/ is Thursday, Oct. 7th. We only have a few available slots left.

You'll notice that I leave the fiberglass weave exposed, on the blade. Scratches don't show too much with the exposed weave. Filling the weave with additional epoxy only adds weight, no significant strength. Unless I'm doing a very fast in-water slice, the exposed weave doesn't appear to inhibit...

First off, there is no epoxy involved in Loonworks Canoes. Tom generally painted his canoes with oil based, marine paint. The brand sometimes varied based upon color choices/availability. As for sanding: The Dacron fabric is quite thin. Sand only enough to dull the old paint and feather any...

In response to several private messages: 36 1/2" shaft--56 1/2" Length Overall. Weight is 17.5 oz.

I just completed an ultra light river/touring blade for a friend/client. The blade is mostly pawlonia with redwood and walnut reinforcements and accents. The blade is edged with Dynel. The shaft has fiberglass reinforcement between the paulonia core and the walnut faces.

I've got a new article, beginning on page 126 in PADDLER Magazine. https://viewer.joomag.com/the-paddler-magazine-issue-61-late-summer-2021/0884714001632399937?short&fbclid=IwAR3ZnfLWKdKUoYnI9uJb2HCOgHesym6FuEdnbHRRHP5AeJi58HYw6q54XuY

It will be nice to meet you both.

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I've gone to using flat varnish on the grip and shaft, gloss on the blade. The flat varnish provides a feel that is quite similar to oil but IMO seals the wood better. I've found that Helmsman, spar urethane seems to hold up as well as some of the more expensive varnishes that I used to use...

We have a new article, by Tim Burris, in the Crosspost, the journal of the Freestyle Committee of the United States Canoeing Association. It is titled KNEELING PART 1 and is the 1st of a 3 part series. This article and many more are available for viewing at https://freestylecanoeing.com/blog/

Most of this video (not all) was filmed in the NJ Pine Barrens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drM58OgHxO0

The Pine Barrens, Functional FreeStyle Canoeing Workshop is coming up October 18-20 in Medford Lakes NJ. This is a great opportunity to learn or fine tune your paddling technique, especially if you like narrow, twisting waterways. For those who aren't already familiar with the exquisite streams...

In recent years, the focus of what we do/teach has changed from the "interpretive" to the "functional". We still teach the "fancy" stuff for those who want it but we concentrate more on how these techniques can improve day to day paddling. Side slips allow one to move laterally across a stream...

The registration deadline for the Midwest Canoe Symposium is quickly approaching. Our previous events, this year, have been filled, nearly to capacity. Don't miss out. http://freestylecanoeing.com/midwest-canoe-symposium/

Registration is now open and the forms are on line for both the Wisconsin Canoe Symposium in June and the Adirondack Canoe Symposium in July. For information and registration forms for both, go to www.freestylecanoeing.com. Also, don't forget about the Western PA Solo Canoe Rendezvous, coming up...

We recently received this review of the Midwest Canoe Symposium which took place in September. The description is representative of what goes on at our other events in the Adirondacks, Wisconsin and in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. http://freestylecanoeing.com/paddling-batteries-recharged/...

The early registration deadline (July 1st) for the Adirondack Canoe Symposium is fast approaching. The Symposium which will take place July 19-22 is a great time to hang out with fellow canoeists and expand your skills. We hold classes for beginners, experts and everyone in between. Not sure...

ADIRONDACK CANOE SYMPOSIUM 2018 PAUL SMITH'S COLLEGE, PAUL SMITH'S, NY JULY 19 - 22, 2018. The Registration Packet for ACS 2018 is now available on the FreeStyle Canoe website: http://freestylecanoeing.com/adirondack-canoe-symposium/ Sign up now to save your spot and take advantage of the early...

A reminder that the early registration (DISCOUNT) deadline for the Wisconsin Canoe Symposium is this Friday. If you can't make it to Wisconsin, check out the Adirondack Symposium in July, The Midwest Symposium in September or the Pine Barrens in October. www.freestylecanoeing.com