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That makes sense. I would consider myself a "novice paddler with ambition" - I couldn't quite pull the trigger on a dedicated kneeler, so this hits a sweet spot for me.

Hi Keeled Over, is this your boat? If so, I sent you an email about it via the Craigslist link..

The bottom is just like the Pack as far as I can tell: flat with a mini-keel. I had the same thought about oil canning. When I test paddled a different Adirondack* that I didn't end up buying, the first thing I noticed was the "bounciness" of the bottom as I got situated in the boat. I also have...

"Le Pack" - I'm definitely using that. Great trip report, too.

Just wanted to reiterate my thanks to everyone and let you all know that I purchased an Esquif Adirondack. I know it’s viewed by many as a reincarnation of the Old Town Pack not suited for 'serious' paddling. But after test paddling one, considering the cost of alternatives, and trying to be...

Does anyone know what layup this is (based on seller's description, they're not super knowledgeable about it)? Weight expectations? 2001 Swift Osprey for sale near me.. Thoughts on the boat more generally? The carpenter in me is a fan of the all wood sliding seat.

I love bits of advice like this that, at least to me, are non-obvious but highly practical.

I talked to someone at Hemlock Canoes on the phone - I don't remember the name, but it might have been Dave. He had a few used solos in stock, but, alas, all were $2,700+. He also informed me that they would have to increase prices soon because of the increased price of petroleum and the fact...

Already sold. I did not learn the layup, but I did learn that people seem to much prefer the composite Rendesvouz to the Royalex version. Interesting.

I just came across a Wenonah Rendesvouz on Craigslist nearby. Asking $600, with whitewater rigging (floatbags, kneeling pads, d-rings). A quick search reveals that this is a pretty polarizing boat. It's definitely geared more towards whitewater/river touring than what I was originally thinking...

I know this is an older thread, but how do people get in contact with GRB? The number listed online appears to be disconnected.

That was an enjoyable post, Mike!

Wow, I didn't realize there were so many canoe builders here! That's super cool, and I'll read up on the John Winters stuff. As of right now, though, my woodshop is in the basement, and I don't have a bulkhead entrance. This makes it basically impossible (because of stairway/doorway angles) to...

Thanks for the reply, Pitt! "We have never felt a need or desire to be in constant communication. But that’s just us, perhaps foolishly so." I yearn for that kind of contentedness in the absence of communication, but, alas, I've had a cell phone since middle school, and I think that's wired my...

Thanks, Glenn! I like the "50-50-50 Rule" and its extension to other scenarios. I used the Oswegatchie as an example of something that a) I'm totally comfortable with as a tandem trip but b) seems to merit more caution as a solo trip. It's one of my favorites... On a related topic: What...

Thanks for the reply. The Garmin inReach is really interesting (and, I can imagine, reassuring) - I'll have to look into that. I love the Cranberry Lake/Oswegatchie River area, by the way. After spending a good bit of time camping and hiking in the Adirondack High Peaks, we've really come to...

Howdy Everyone, I'm new here. I’m looking for advice on getting into solo canoeing. I’d describe myself as an intermediate tandem paddler. My wife and I routinely go out on ponds, lakes, and rivers, and we’ve done multi-day trips. We oftentimes fish along the way and occasionally bring along a...