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As a transplanted Canadian, I suspect that I was either born with a pair of goalie skates on or with a paddle in my hands. I grew up in Cambridge Ontario playing hockey in winter and canoeing in summer. My parents eventually had two cottages, one on Duck lake near Loring and one later in...

Thanks Boatman53. This is not an easy transition. I have made three strippers, the 18'6 Gil Kilpatrick Guide - family canoe - my favorite, restored an OTCA 1959 our current tandem, and made an Ashes designed (Guelph) for my current solo. The bigger ones are just getting a bit heavy now. UGH...

Just joined the group after skimming info posted on forums for a while. Thanks to all for good info and discussions; very interesting. As profile pic suggests I am a wooden boat guy. Age is taking over slightly as is the need to get a bit lighter in a tandem boat (my solo stripper sill fine...

Just joined the group after skimming info posted on forums, etc. As profile pic suggests I am a wooden boat guy. Age is taking over slightly as is the need to get a bit lighter in a tandem boat (solo stripper sill fine) for day trips and short overnights. (1-3 days) I have not liked paddling...