• Happy 1st U.S. Census (1790)! 3,939,214 👪

Search results

  1. stevet

    97° F (36° C), 108° F (42° C) RealFeel, in NW Connecticut

    AC and sweet tea make the South habitable. I indulge myself with both.
  2. stevet

    Bell Starfire

    It’s just a great compact tandem. Comfortable yet playful if you want to be.
  3. stevet

    What tape for temp coverage of peeled paint on W/C canoe?

    Think I would use painters tape to be sure there’s no residue?
  4. stevet

    First Paddle in NW Solo

    Have always tied down using the loop through the tug eyes…no problems so far
  5. stevet

    Foot/ankle support when kneeling

    Best advice I can give is to arrange your seat so that about 60% of your weight is on your butt and only 40 on your knees. That way it’s much easier to move your ankles and feet around periodically to give yourself some relief.
  6. stevet

    Getting in and Getting out

    You will develop a system that works for you the more times you do it. As with most canoe related things, just go paddling and you’ll figure it out 😊. Welcome to the wonderful world of solo!
  7. stevet

    Getting in and Getting out

    Full disclosure…. I’m 74 but still a kneeler. As stated above, lay paddle across the rails and hold on to it and the rails. Step into the middle of the boat with one foot and, if you’re spry enough, as you bring your second foot in take it straight into a kneeling position. Then kneel with first...
  8. stevet

    1910 Kennebec joins the fleet...

    That’s a beauty! Enough rocker to be a fun one also! Enjoy…I’m jealous.
  9. stevet

    Foam block pad for one-shoulder carries

    No experience with this but I would try a large diameter pool noodle with a slit?….lots cheaper
  10. stevet

    A Week of Canoe Adventures: Western Pennsylvania Solo Canoe Rendezvous, Algonquin, and the Canadian Canoe Museum

    Great report, thanks for the museum pics. I met Kirk Wipper (sp?) and looked at canoes many years ago when the collection was kept at a summer camp in some odd old buildings. Amazing to see what it has become! Have to make it there someday.
  11. stevet

    Show us pictures of your canoe vehicle with boat(s)

    How about a report on the museum? Really want to go someday. Pics would be amazing if they let you take any
  12. stevet

    Hello from Michigan

    Welcome. Used to hang out at CanoeSport on weekends, driving 3 hours up from central OH. Great shop, great folks, travelled with Ned and Ron a couple times. Bought several boats there. Great forum here. Hope you get back on the water soon!
  13. stevet

    New Graphics at Hemlock Canoe?

    Have to agree. Glad for the continuation of the company but if I buy from them again I would ask for no logo…the old design was much classier.
  14. stevet

    Hello from Kansas

    Welcome! Happy to see some young folks getting introduced to the sport. Pics always welcomed.
  15. stevet

    Gel Coat or Epoxy for Repair?

    I understand that…used to be like that. But as I have said here before, a canoe is a tool and tools get used. At least it’s the sort that won’t rust. The wonderful experience of paddling is worth more to me than the scratches. It’s as close to being graceful as I will ever get 😉
  16. stevet

    So, what old item do you still use?

    Those baggies shorts were THE shorts of choice for paddlers….at least in the midwest and down to the NOC back in the day.
  17. stevet

    Megiscane Misery & The Clash: Trip Report spring 2025

    At least you have a lifelong memory and a “topper” when campfire tales are told.
  18. stevet

    Tree Damage

    Great job…a canoe is just a tool…and tools get used. At least this one won’t rust 😉
  19. stevet

    Cree River Summer 2023

    Phenomenal TR…thanks so much for taking us along. Glad it ALL worked out at the end and you are happy.
  20. stevet

    Finding and remotely locking a lost smart phone

    Not sure I would call myself an expert but know Apple pretty well…Find My works from any Apple device and from your account at iCloud.com from any computer. Here’s a complete description for interested Apple folks. https://www.apple.com/icloud/find-my/
Back
Top