Splash cover

[dramey]

Today, I ordered a splash cover for my Wenonah Wilderness from Red Leaf Designs. I had a couple of questions that was answered to my satisfaction. I can’t wait until I get to use the splash cover this summer.

 

[GeoBoy]

Red Leaf Designs makes great products.

 

[Neophyte]

I’ve checked out their website before but I’ve never paddled with a splash cover. What made you decide to get one?

 

[dramey]

I’ve checked out their website before but I’ve never paddled with a splash cover. What made you decide to get one?

I am planning some trips this summer and I wanted the splash covers to help keep the canoe drier during rain. I also wanted to cut the effect of wind on my canoe when I am on some of the larger lakes.

 

[yknpdlr]

I made one myself for my Hornbeck, fited around my backpack in the sstern. It works well to keep out rain, paddle drips, and wave spray in bigger waters that I have crossed (including Lake Champlain). i used foam noodles with a dowel stiffener inside to make end water spill dams. We also made our own for Yukon race canoes, both for 7 paddler Voyageurs, and C4s. Each paddler had individually fitted segments up to and around the waist, held on and adjustable with velcro. Worked great

 

[Erica]

Not as pretty or functional as yknpdlr’s or Paddling Pitt’s, but…

Splash covers are great, not only for keeping the rain off the gear, but keeping hard rains from accumulating in the canoe. I’ve had hard rains dump inches of water into the bottom of the boat in a very short period of time. My used Mohawk came with a bow cover. I made a bow cover out of tyvek for my Colden Dragonfly. The tyvek lasted for just a 3 week trip on the Cree River which is what I needed it for.