And a Happy New Year as well.  New to this forum, I am not a novice concerning canoe/camping.  My experiences date back to the mid 1960's and include many trips to the BWCA and an expedition to the Arctic Circle Alaska last summer.  My water craft include a Winona Adirondack and a 1972 Old Town Trapper I restored three years ago.  Currently I am building my first cedar strip canoe, a Merlin.  I am looking forward to listening and occasionally participating upon your board.   Mac
				
			 
	 
 
		 
			 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		