Recent content by Robin

Opps, there we go again. Freestyle canoeing is great for a small group of people in the canoe world, but to label it the “center of the canoe universe” seems a bit over the top. It’s nice to see people use these paddle strokes in real life situations, a big improvement from farm ponds, costumes...

My grandson Cooper was bird hunting (grouse) with his dad at their camp in nw Maine and he found this nice shed. He brought it over this morning to show G’ma and G’pa.

I picked up a couple of these “Bear Essentials” pouches recently,

Nice, like Snapper I noticed your Peak 1 stove, an old friend.

Here in mid coast Maine we have a nice outdoor store very similar to LL Bean but smaller called Maine Sport Outfitters. They still sell canoes, they have a decent pond to test paddle and the last time I was there they had a very knowledgeable sales person who knew canoes. I think they do a good...

I know very little about stripper builds but I really like Chestnut canoes, especially Prospectors and Cruisers. That second picture looks so nice, really looking forward to your progress. Thanks for posting, interesting.

Great fall/spring canoe tent, excellent winter tent and great time to sell it.

Thanks for sharing your trip, beautiful pictures.

Yes, I believe this is Katahdin on the right. Thanks, I was happy to learn after my lay off that I can still paddle that 14’ Chestnut pretty much all day without tiring out, getting out at the end had its own issues.

I just spent 3 nights at a cabin on Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park, Maine. I spent many hours drinking tea on the front porch, flailing my fly rod for elusive brook trout and just plain doing what I do at home these days, taking it easy. Kidney Pond is a beautiful spot, just not big enough to...

If the weather is decent, you can probably expect some company, but it’s all paddlers, no motor boats. An early start and head to the western end you might be surprised. Then again, I read about all these modern canoes and how fast they are what with bent shafts and double blades, it might seem...

I enjoyed your write up Riffle Raff, I only use ash Beavertails with my wood canvas canoes. I never found the added weight to be an issue. I too like the narrow shaft on my paddles. I bought a couple from a canoe restorer who bought a bulk purchase from a camp in Maine, he said they were...

Not me, I moved to Maine, pretty long ride thru Me, NH, Vt. I always enjoyed Lows, NY State has done a fine job protecting that beautiful place.

Ah yes, Canoetripping.net gathering, Lows Lake, NY ADK’s. good time, Thanks for sharing

I have portable hood loops, just a strap with a tube that locks under the hood, they worked well and didn't leave marks.