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There are a few posts on the site about Rhéaume and a boat maker but nothing specific about the Muskoka model. https://www.canoetripping.net/search/310874/?q=Rh%C3%A9aume&o=relevance From the posts I read they have a reputation for quality boats at relatively low prices for low weight boats...

It would definitely not be as easy. Although levels do vary somewhat due to normal seasonal changes most of the variations are a result of Quebec Hydro's power generating needs. When there is more demand for power from the northeast US (where a huge amount of Quebec's electricity ends up) they...

August 26 - Day 7 Distance: 0km (Total 88.2km) Time: 0hr 0m Caltopo Map: https://caltopo.com/m/B8MTMST I woke up for the first time at 5:00am then back to sleep for a few hours. At 10:30am the sun was hitting the POD, condensation that had accumulated in the night was dripping, I opened up the...

I've been in contact with the CCR web guy. The forums had a meltdown on the 9th. It seems the rest of the site is working fine and you can still access the forums just not create any new threads or post to existing ones. He did not give me any specific eta just assured me that they are working...

Yes, it is the mainland to the north, you can see on the map it's one of the areas where the gap distance is relatively small. For scale, the shelter is about 6' 6" at the peak, I'm short so I can stand up in almost all of it except the corners.

I was waiting for someone to bring this up, there a significant differences in how to deal with one type of bug vs another type. Since I frequently am using a floorless shelter vs a sealed tent I pretty much always have some bug issues. Black flies are easy to deal with, I set up my shelter...

In that context I was outlining my preparations for what would likely be a very wet day of paddling. If you look at my selfie pic at the put-in I am wearing my standard outfit, Gore-Tex dry pants (aka waders) and a splash jacket, because the pants (integrated booties) do not have a waist gasket...

August 25 - Day 6 Distance: 21.8km (Total 88.2km) Time: 6hr 7m Caltopo Map: https://caltopo.com/m/B8MTMST I was up at 8:00am; the sun was heating up the POD, I know this will not last; rain is likely to return in a few hours. I will try to get on the before that happens and will have my dry top...

I am a "small guy" in both height and girth, always have been, for the last 20+ years I have been shrinking in all directions. It became more pronounced in the last few years. I have been taunted by some with comments like "he eats like a bird". On this relatively short and easy going trip I...

Douglas "retired" from paddling. A few years ago during a shuttle ride he was savagely attacked by a pit bull, he has never left the house since that traumatic event.

Ah you know me too well! The stock pot is where virtually every Costco carcass ends up. I did consider this option and was encouraged by Fuddle to do so. I explained to Fuddle that while I had some rice and peppercorns I did not have a carrot, no celery, no onion or bay leaves. All are critical...

August 24 - Day 5 Distance: 0km (Total 66.4km) Time: 0hr 0m Caltopo Map: https://caltopo.com/m/B8MTMST I woke up at 10:00am, not raining, no idea when it stopped. 100% cloud cover, wind picking up somewhat but not serious yet. Drank some tea, had a few smokes. Since I had essentially assumed I...

August 23 - Day 4 Distance: 12.1km (Total 66.4km) Time: 3hr 45m Caltopo Map: https://caltopo.com/m/B8MTMST I was up at 9:30am. It had rained much of the night based on the amount of water that had collected in the canoe, still misty rain now. The forecast calls for real rain to start in the...

At that point just slight tailwinds, I take floating breaks on a regular basis, if you zoom in on the Caltopo track you can see the little zigzags where I pause for a smoke or to take pictures, I rarely get out on dry land, that's where the bugs are and then they tag along for the next 5...

Sorry about the delay....a little craziness going on here! August 22 - Day 3 Distance: 19.3km (Total 54.3km) Time: 5hr 33m Caltopo Map: https://caltopo.com/m/B8MTMST I was up at 9:00am, another breakfast of peaches and strawberries and last night’s tea from the Thermos along with a few...

August 21 - Day 2 Distance: 24.9km (Total 35km) Time: 5hr 50m Caltopo Map: https://caltopo.com/m/B8MTMST I woke up at 9:00am after 8.5 hours of quality sleep. It was mostly sunny with a very slight breeze from the west. I had a full Thermos of tea left over from last night so instead of making...

I have no doubt that you are correct, especially after looking at the pic. I had moose on the brain because the big island is known to have a large population, as you can see the island is full of small lakes that are no doubt full of the swampy goodness they love to hang out in. There were only...

Background The Reservoir Manicouagan was created in 1970 when the Daniel-Johnson Dam aka Manic-Cinq (Manic-5) was completed. It is one of the largest dams of its type in the world. This map shows what the area looked like prior to the existence of the dam After the dam was completed, the...

Proper? I guess it depends on how big of a cat you are planning on burying...... Personally I just take one of these cheap nylon things

Yes it is, an XL14 spec'd at 3" of rocker. Later in the story you will understand the reasons I took it rather than one of my more flatwater oriented boats (less rocker and sharper ends). The only true flatwater boat I own is a w/c Lakefield tandem from the 60's, last time I paddled that one was...