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last Weekend ... Matthias and Gerhard had again invited me to the “Canadier Camp: 16-18.05.2025 in Erfelden, at KC Darmstadt” Of course I'm going there again, it's only two hours away. That's what I thought. Roadworks without end on the route - but I got there despite that. After setting up...

. canoe-vehicle-with-boat-s ;)

now - I see. (sorry)

but he did well ;)

🥵 ähm ... no these are paddles from Grey Owl, which I only made chic again ...

ready to go ... I did the final work on the two paddles today. I gave the light one the last coat of varnish and the dark one the last coat of oil on the handle. . .

or you can also use such end caps from walking poles

thats the thing the 10 mm throw line from the rescue bag is being replaced. The new rope arrived today. Static rope Tendon Salamander 10.2 Diameter: 10.2 mm Floatable: Yes Strength: 23 kN Minimum strength with knots: 12 kN Elongation in use 50-150 kg: 2.6 % Number of...

You don't need a huge river or a raging mountain stream to get into trouble with a canoe. Sometimes a navigable water level of 70 cm at a leisurely flow speed is enough to get stuck on a stone, or you can't avoid a tree trunk lying in the water, or the current pushes the boat into a bush hanging...

bow-ballast-for-solo-paddling Why should I carry “useless” stuff with me? then rather 6.5 kg full of possibilities ;) For minor and / or major injuries, there is of course a generously sized first aid kit in a waterproof roll bag on board! With some important additions for me such as...

my oldest item is my brain which I use dayly - since 1961 ;)

:giggle: I also recognize the "call of the inner pyromaniac" in me at the sight of open flames

That's so ridiculous. You buy a canoe for a whole bag of money and then you have to fiddle around with it to make it work! Unbelievable!

As I can see, you are having a really good time there in Switzerland. Keep up the good work

@Erica, @Aslowhand Have a nice time ... in the mountains.

Biological decay is unstoppable, constant and everlasting. Don't be sad about it - look forward to the beautiful, past times with your whife and your canoe. Who knows, maybe there will be people who will make good use of your things and have a great time with them. Maybe even sooo long until...

name it "ANDY" :cool:

@Gamma1214 You scare me ... Are you all right? Are you still taking your medication regularly? What does your therapist say? Is there still hope?

I've got this - it's not cheap. but perfect for me as an canoeist STEINER SkyHawk 4.0 8x42

High-calorie shake with protein powder and Oatmeal, raisins and/or dried fruit. To be prepared with water or milk. Can be consumed three to four times a day without getting sick. mhmmmm - Yummi