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"Lots of canoes and no kayaks." I noted that, too. Great pictures and looks like great fun- well done! I'll paddle until I can't- ie the water turns solid- so figure there are (hopefully) a few weekends left. Frost again this morning but going up to high of 4 degrees this afternoon! Bruce

Oxtongue River just outside Algonquin Park last Sunday October 1st. Bruce

That's the 2023 Trent Severn Brigade leaving Balsam Lake- site of 1926 "War Canoe" disaster- on the way to Fenelon Falls and eventually Peterborough, future home o the new Canadian Canoe Museum...

Haha! Nice catch Murat. Great video- Brian has even better stuff on his website. https://cookcraft.ca/tumblehome/ Bruce

Nice job Murat! You really brought that canoe back to life. And watching your backyard canvassing tricks made me realize that I may need to enlist your help and advice for a couple of my backyard projects... Bruce

The Whyte Museum of the Rockies in Banff Alberta is currently hosting a spectacular collection of Canoe related art, both paintings and sculpture. If you happen to be in the area, well worth a stop. Bruce

Good Fun!

Mem, My Pal has the slat seats. You're right about them being dry and comfortable especially when leaning. Mine are attached to the gunwales with hangers/spacers though; bolted directly to the gunwale would give a very high centre of gravity wouldn't it? Bruce

Glenn, I've visited many times over the years- and as a member of the museum now living in Peterborough, I pop in regularly to check what is new in the bookstore or pick up Chestnut decals... As many will know the Museum is is on the move, leaving the old Evinrude factory ( ironic that a...

I love what you are doing to that Clement- actually turning it into a paddle! We have a number of old Clements up at the cottage sitting in racks- we call them oars. No one will ever choose them for a canoe trip; most use they ever get is as spares in one of the motorboats. Thin the shaft...

Hi Robin, Just seeing this thread now. Congrats on the new boat! I feel your pain when it comes to carrying this model- my 16' foot Prospector weighs 85lb dry. It is not an easy carry... Mine is 1971 vintage with standard keel; the planking and ribs look very similar condition-both were well...

Tsuga8, Was the paddle you tried a Cherry paddle? Or some other heavier wood? Mine is light and agile- 'heavy and clubbish' are about the furthest thing away from describing its feel. I do agree that it cuts like butter- using it for the "Canadian" stroke is a dream. Bruce

I'm late to the party but will still chime in. I'm a fan of Ray Kettlewell paddles, now manufactured by Fishell as the Ray Special. That said, i recently picked up an oiled cherry Hunter and Harris Ottertail and I must admit it is now my go to paddle in most situations. Check them out...

"Lively Feel"!😃😃😃

Yup- hardly Cadillacs or meticulously made. And I take issue with claim they were not "mass produced". They were indeed mass produced, just not in a sterile 21st century way... None of that takes away from the beauty and delight of cedar canvas canoes- especially Chestnuts. I love 'em and I'll...

Roybrew, Before relocating to Ontario, I used to "borrow" my Dads 2016 Outback with factory cross rails whenever I needed canoe transport in province, and that including hauling my Chestnut Prospector to Peterborough for the annual Wooden Canoe Heritage Association assembly in 2018. The...

That's a Canada Jay, Michael...:) https://www.audubon.org/news/the-gray-jay-will-officially-be-called-canada-jay-again Love your stories and slides as always- many thanks for continued sharing. Bruce

2004 BMW 330i, Thule bars with Malone Big Foot car rack. Bruce

Robin, Going by the responses so far, I'd suggest this idea has momentum! I really like the idea- and am trying to decide in advance which vessel (Pal, Prospector or Bobs?) to bring- but the reality is that I'm reluctant to commit to anything right now as we navigate the latest grim COVID...