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As a "returning" paddler I have much to learn.
I want the convenience of a canoe again and I want wood.
Dad had an AlumaCraft canoe that we used as a family. We used that and other aluminum canoes as Scouts in the '60s. Later I used whitewater kayaks and a plywood rowing/sailing skiff. I helped at a Maine seaside lodge and picked up one of their abused ocean kayaks when they closed. A plastic kayak has been my only boat for 20 years.
I'm probably done with class III & IV whitewater. Done with paddling little boats on exposed saltwater. Plenty of lakes and rivers near here surrounded by beautiful woods. The kayak is comforting in a chop on a lake and low windage to boot, but not the most convenient in other ways. It weighs 66 Lbs.
Camping has been constant and I don't plan to stop. Some modest trips are calling and this kayak isn't the right boat.
I'm starting with cedar strip but probably have time to make a couple paddles first. I don't have ALL the tools but probably don't need more today. Built this house, cabinets, some furniture, etc., and now on smaller projects.
It's been more than 50 years since real canoeing. My experience may be in the neighborhood but not exactly what I need to know for a canoe.
Another old-fahrt here to pester you with questions. Reading some of the threads reveals a pretty nice forum. I thank you in advance.
I want the convenience of a canoe again and I want wood.
Dad had an AlumaCraft canoe that we used as a family. We used that and other aluminum canoes as Scouts in the '60s. Later I used whitewater kayaks and a plywood rowing/sailing skiff. I helped at a Maine seaside lodge and picked up one of their abused ocean kayaks when they closed. A plastic kayak has been my only boat for 20 years.
I'm probably done with class III & IV whitewater. Done with paddling little boats on exposed saltwater. Plenty of lakes and rivers near here surrounded by beautiful woods. The kayak is comforting in a chop on a lake and low windage to boot, but not the most convenient in other ways. It weighs 66 Lbs.
Camping has been constant and I don't plan to stop. Some modest trips are calling and this kayak isn't the right boat.
I'm starting with cedar strip but probably have time to make a couple paddles first. I don't have ALL the tools but probably don't need more today. Built this house, cabinets, some furniture, etc., and now on smaller projects.
It's been more than 50 years since real canoeing. My experience may be in the neighborhood but not exactly what I need to know for a canoe.
Another old-fahrt here to pester you with questions. Reading some of the threads reveals a pretty nice forum. I thank you in advance.
