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Some are more skilled than others!

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All canoes are heavy fibreglass beasts off the same mould. You can choose red, white or green.

That's against the rules!

Last weekend was the Wargrave and Shiplake regatta on the river Thames. It's a family friendly and relaxed event unlike the Henley Royal regatta which happens a couple of miles down stream. Poling in canoes is an event which always produces some drama. As the river is around 12 feet deep...

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Tell us about the sail . How big? Did you make it?

For that sort of job I like to use a Japanese Shinto rasp https://share.google/noYNvN0f3MGvGizV6 They are really sharp and have fine and course teeth. You don't want to slide one across your knuckles.

Difficult to paddle with a mat light in your hand

Ideally no lights at night and let your eyes get used to the dark. If I had to display the light all the time, a weak head torch worn above the brim of a hat. If needed just to avoid collision then a good head torch worn above the brim ready to switch on.. ..... Or you could go over the top as...

I think this is very true, especially here in the UK. There is a type of person, often with a very short attention span and too much money, who needs a new hobby/interest at regular intervals. These people usually have a very deep wallet and will research to some depth to find the “best”...

Glenn, I have to correct you. All the canoes in these photos are made from true cedar, Cedrus Libani (cedar of Lebanon) which in small quantities for small boats is far cheaper here than imported red and white 'cedar' The last picture best indicates the size of canoe I'm talking about...

You could visit the cathedral......oh, you don't mean Ely UK!

The young canoe builder is still going strong. http://www.birchbarkcanoe.net/builder.htm I have had the pleasure of paddling two of his canoes here in the UK. He is not happy about the portrayal of him in the book and says he is writing a report of the same expedition to put his own side

Looks like he's finding it tough. I hope the pay is extra for that sort of work 🤭

Wenonah Aurora. Not the best for moving water, but the only plastic boat I have. I bought it 16 years ago ex outdoor centre. It has the floppiest bottom I have ever seen on a canoe and now has two wooden ribs in to stiffen it. With the demise of royalex I reckon I could still get 75% of what I...

I'm just back from a week in France. First stop was the River Drome for the French Canoe festival which is the biggest in Europe. The river is always an amazing colour and full of rapids drops and amazing scenery. Then we headed for the River Allier. In France, on regularly paddled rivers...

I fixed a damaged one up for Andy O. It had been squashed so many cracks and flaking gel coat. I can't remember what resin I used whether polyester or vinylester. I scraped out the cracks to V shapes, got rid of all the flaking and filled. Then it was sand down and repolish. I'll see if I can...

I'd also note that in event of a capsize, it's far easier to roll a kayak (if the water is deep enough)..... But canoes are still better. Sam

To put a rib in, I machine and sand the rib. Next I steam it, bend the first corner then force the end up under the gunnels and then continue the bend, forcing the rib into the chines and pushing hard to round the bottom, then clamping it. I let it cool for a couple of hours so the rib is...