Recent content by Robin

Is it fiberglassed and does it need any new ribs? Thanks

You mention things like optimum prismatic coefficient, Swede form, asymmetrical rocker, Kevlar, carbon fiber and CAD, all things that make the modern canoe so much better than Chestnuts, yet you still need a skeg on a canoe? Those Indians, prospectors, guides put a lot more miles on those old...

Presentation of the brigade: Madeleine Huard, from Quebec At 22, Madeleine may be the youngest on the team, but she's certainly not the quietest. Animator for 5 years in outdoor holiday camps, specialized respite camps and scout groups, Madeleine is passionate about adventure and tries to pass...

Hope your feeling better, that looked painful.

Thanks Glenn, I appreciate your mentioning that today is Vietnam War Veterans Day. Coming home was an awkward time for many veterans, myself included. This recognition is most appreciated.

NW Ontario with Memaquay and Odessey, good times.

Introducing the brigade: William Landry-Côté, of Sherbrooke Guillaume has been a paramedic for seven years, accustomed to environments where every decision matters. Adventurer at heart and thrill seeker, he spends most of his free time outdoors, whether it is snowboarding, mountain biking or...

We have completed the recruitment of permanent teammates for the Northern Mer brigade. It's been quite an adventure. 150 applications received, human beings from all walks of life with interesting and diverse profiles... Interviews allowed us to meet fascinating people; difficult choices were...

I have owned a 1987 John Deere 750 Compact Tractor 4wd for 14 years. It’s a great homeowner tractor, 3 cylinder diesel with plenty of torque. Great for clearing snow, hauling firewood and no computer. I also have a 1966 John Deere Garden Tractor (aka round fender) I restored.

Sometimes I might be…well I don’t know, a little too dismissive of new ideas? I really wasn’t that receptive to that “portage pal” tool and after some deep self analysis I have turned over a new leaf. While I’m still not going to buy the above mentioned gizmo, I have now come to my senses and...

Looks like a good one, here’s to many enjoyable fireside meals. Mine are not really seasoned, I just carry some EVO and use that for non stick cooking. Afterwards I wipe out the oil and crud with a paper towel, then wipe a thin coat of oil over the cooking area. The friend who introduced me to...

It would be nice to get a few folks to met up that weekend, I’d like to give it a shot.

I’m not sure how I ever managed to complete one portage without the aid of a PortagePal. I expect we will soon be graced with threads on various ways to store our PortagePal, best PortagePal gloves, available colors, grips, “stripper-builds PortagePals, traditional PortagePals made of wood and...

Thanks, that’s an awesome idea but I’m even done with walking portages. Those two mile longs at the end of the Marshall Lake circuit would be too hard for me without the 65lb wood canvas canoe, the hamstrings are not there anymore. I have a road trip planned for nw Ontario in August, hoping...