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I saw it in Belfast a few weeks ago. It is hilarious, very much in the vein of “Best in Show”. At the same time it wasn’t mean. My paddling friends all enjoyed it, none were offended. The audience in Belfast were curious “is that a real sport?” There are lots of in jokes that folks lfrom away”...

After a four day trip with the young Aussies, I planned a few days off and then repeated the trip with 2 old paddling friends. So May 17 found me driving north once more. Breakfast at Dysarts, then the long drive to Fort Kent and then Allagash. We pulled in to Allagash wildlife sporting camps...

A few years ago my son and his husband were hosting a Chinese new year party in NYC. My wife and I attended and met some of their friends, two Australian couples. While we talked it came up that I had done a small number of canoe trips, amongst them, the Allagash River in Maine. One thing led to...

Just sent PP. thanks. This thread is invaluable during winter months!

September is fishing season, so I'm not surprised that you saw others. I've been in there with my 20' grand laker stripper canoe with a motor several times without difficulty. It is gorgeous. Thanks for the report and photos.

Thanks, PP sent!

I have a feathercraft rudder. Would that do?

Very interesting, good for you for making it out and north during the pandemic. You didn’t report about any bugs, even on the first day, so I guess the were unremarkable! Would you return to the area? Thanks for the report. Lots of daydreaming material here.

I support this “evolution “ of the site, even though I don’t stop by that often. I’ll also contribute when the time comes. Thanks to you guys who have carried the large loads here... (thinking about another build next winter, which is why I stopped by....)

Interesting design, kind of inspiring! Can I ask, why the "lip" on each end? I've built a number of cedar strip and SOF canoes, this might be next winters project! Thanks for sharing.

OK, NOW I’m jealous! That’s a dream trip for sure. Safe safe, and post pictures. Pictures of the trip, I think I know what m&m’s look like.

How many paddlers?

So, it’s been 3 years now, are you still happy with your NW Passage Solo?

The Cape Falcon guy definitely makes some nice boats. But he has a unique construction method that I’m not ready to try. There’s a guy in Ontario https://www.backcountrycustomcanoes.ca/ that builds beautiful canoes. He has videos of running kind of aggressive fast water in his SOF canoe. But I...

I hope I’m in the right place here. I want to build a skin on frame tripping canoe for lake and modest river (up to class 2 water). I’ve built several cedar strip boats but not for this particular use. I built a Geodesic Aerolite snowshoe explorer which is described as perfect for my intended...

I just posted my trip report under American rivers. 72 hours from getting dropped off to getting back to my car!

Must be Sid Quarrier. I learned about power boats from Sid.

St. John River Trip Report May 30-June 2, 2020 We had survived social distancing pretty well, all things considered, but I'd be lying if if I didn't admit I was getting a bit stir crazy as April rolled into May. In early May I got the brilliant idea to run the St. John, or the Allagash, or...

I have been afraid to weigh it, but I would guess 95#? And my build is not the lightest weight. It does paddle nicely, looks terrific, and carries a ton.

Thanks! My wife and I spend a lot of time at her folks summer house in South Thomaston. It’s a great part of the world.