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I don't give a rip about guns but I have no issue with them in this conversation. Some people, justifiably or not, take guns on canoe trips for bear protection and having someone in Canada, who seems to be familiar with the firearm regulations for that country, help clear up some of the rules...

I Googled that and something must have gotten lost in translation:

I'm sure that's what helped shape my feelings but I've done a fair amount of traveling and I don't recall ever feeling more than mildly concerned, and that was mostly just me being paranoid about unfamiliar surroundings. Though I will admit to removing the keys from my car, and sometimes even...

Those places still exist. If you asked me to find my house keys I wouldn't even know where to look. Probably buried at the bottom of the junk drawer. Keys never leave the car ignition. Like you I never expect to be a tabloid story. But you never know what might happen. I've never felt scared...

That's pretty neat. I didn't realize they did that. There must be some entertaining moments when the branches don't break. Alan

Here's the thread. It was Mistrel as well and used a balsa core. https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/any-tips-on-using-coremat.36979/#post-36982

Quite a few years ago I seem to remember someone repairing a rotted out core in a Twintex hull. Maybe @pblanc ? Alan

Yes, it was "finished" last summer and delivered to Minneapolis to live with the boys of my friends. We got it out for a brief paddle that day but had more important things to do (fish). I didn't get to paddle it that day so this was my first time on the water with this hull. Alan

I had an old racing canoe from the mid-80's that had a similar problem. In that case the core was built from balsa, which I guess was common at the time, and they had a tendency to rot out if it got wet. I never attempted to fix it. Alan

It's 13' long with a 32.5" beam. Symmetrical hull with a bit of rocker. The hull was made from cottonwood. The trim is all walnut. The paddle is one I made quite a few years ago. Cedar covered with carbon fiber meant to be my whitewater paddle after my wood paddle cracked on a trip. It's 57"...

Well, this canoe is finally wrapped up. Turns out I don't really have the desire to build canoes anymore. It sat untouched for a long time as I did other things. I pecked away a little this summer and in the last couple weeks finally decided to just knock it out. All that was left was the trim...

Are you getting the noise during the power stroke or when doing an in water recovery? If on the power stroke then noise would definitely be a design consideration as the noise would likely be a result of the paddle slipping in the water, cavitation, or the blade pulling air into the water; all...

I'm glad you're enjoying the new paddle. I'm surprised at the noise you say you get from your ZRE. Mine are absolutely quiet during the stroke. If get the speed and angle perfect it's also dead quiet when planting the blade for the catch. More often I don't get this part perfect and there is...

I think one could make the argument that because of your normal stern heavy seating position that you actually do prefer asymmetrical rocker. :) Alan

LOL. There is a current trip report from a paddler who just finished it. The trip report is being done in installments so it's not finished yet. https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/reservoir-manicouagan-qc-aug-sep-2025.130388/ Alan

I don't really have much to add to the interesting observations above other than an image from when I was playing around with canoe design. No doubt many canoe designers can tell by eye and experience what shapes will work for what purposes but I did not (and still don't) have that level of...

I've been getting into biking the last couple years and have struggled with a comfortable setup. I don't have a very mobile neck so neck pain was one of the issues. Late this summer I bought a peddle assist drop bar e-bike and it's been great. It does not have a throttle and it provides...

Excellent writeup. Thanks for sharing! Alan

I found the same information as Rippy when I started researching. I began some weight training a couple winters ago and while I was getting stronger I was surprised, and a bit disappointed, how slowly the gains were coming, especially considering I was starting from a very low point. I learned...

I would agree with this. Back when I raced canoes a kayaks for a few years I was aware the organizations existed but that's about it. I haven't even thought about them in at least 10-15 years. Alan