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So great to see your trip. Thanks for sharing. Not a member of your organization but my daughter lives in Bristol so I'm becoming familiar with RI. Do you mind sharing where you put in? It might be worth bringing a boat for future explorations. Thanks! That's all for now. Take care and...

Sorry that life is taking over but it's nice knowing you're still with us. And don't ever underestimate your knowledge. I'm sure someone can, and will, benefit from what you know when you have the time to share it. That's all for now. Take care and until next time....be well. snapper

I prefer using a cross bar but have paddled small solo boats with foot pegs similar to what you'd find in some kayaks. My only issue with some cross bar set-ups is they will move when I really push on them. It's rare, and not usually a big deal that puts me out of paddling rhythm, but it still...

If my memory serves me correctly, an archeology group from Franklin Pierce College in NH was part of a group that uncovered a dugout canoe that was estimated to be about 1500 years old. My guess is there are many more canoes like this that are still submerged in waters around the country...

Just once I had the opportunity to surf in Hawaii using an outrigger canoe. Certainly nothing as big as what they were on but man, it was a rush. I ran into a local canoe club that day and they gave me the chance to try out in one of their solo outriggers. What a wonderful experience. That's...

If I'm just bumming around outside, I typically wear a pair of zip-off nylon pants (the same ones I use the rest of the year) with a pair of long underwear as a base layer under them. For extended cold, I'll pull out a pair of Woolrich pants I've had since the early 1980s. They were expensive...

Thanks for sharing that article. Here on the other side of the country a few people I know who are Abenaki have been making dugout canoes for a few years now. They just did a session with the tribe in Missisquoi (VT) and then launched the canoe at the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. It...

For what it's worth, I will take a kayak paddle with me as an extra paddle when I expect windy conditions. As much as I prefer single blading my canoe, there are some conditions where the double bladed paddle shine. While I don't mind a challenge, I'm out to enjoy my time on the water so...

@ErktheRed - Wow...sorry I missed your post. As to my mukluks, I'm on my second pair since I wore through my initial set. I love the lack of weight on my feet and the ability to stay warm in truly cold conditions. One of the reasons I wore out my first pair is because I'd use them for...

For 3 season use I've gone away from traditional boots and wear ankle height, lightweight hiking shoes. I've never had ankle problems so the lower height isn't an issue for me. I like the lighter weight over the course of each day so that's what I now use regardless of whether I'm on a...

If you're talking specifically canoe related injuries, the only ones I've ever come across (didn't experience it myself) have to do with portaging. I was involved in college outdoor programs for many years and carrying a canoe was the biggest physical challenge many of my students encountered...

Now that I'm no longer working full time, I looked into pickleball as a possible activity to pursue. Before doing so, I read an article that said the sport was the leading activity for knee issues in older people. Having already endured numerous knee surgeries (two rebuilds and other clean...

Bob - I have a 10'x10' oilcloth from Tentsmiths as well. My kids got it for me when I started doing 18th century events. I've spent a lot of nights under it and it's protected me from numerous storms along the Great Lakes, northern woods and even the Atlantic ocean. A great piece of kit but...

@Bob B. - That would be great. Thanks a lot! Until next time...be well. snapper

@Bob B. - Where did you find the Egyptian cotton? That material is as scarce as hen's teeth! Many years ago (OK, like almost 60!) in "Boy's Life" magazine (I think) there were plans for making a one-person shelter and the material of choice was Egyptian cotton. At the time it was easily...

@Black_Fly - I have no idea how well rubbing alcohol works but finding fuel is easy enough. It's already been stated somewhere in this thread but purchase Heet in the YELLOW bottle and you'll be all set. Typically you can find it in auto stores or any place that sells something like that. I...

Robin - I don't know if she's still in business but there used to be a woman who had a website that went by the name, "Scarlet Scabbard." She sold lots of items to the 18th century living history crowd and one of the items I purchased from her was lightweight oil cloth. I picked up enough that...

I started with canoeing as a kid but morphed into an instructor for both canoes & kayaks over the years. While I still have a couple of kayaks in the barn, my choice at this point in life is my canoe. It fits all my needs (I.e. trips, fishing, taking the dog, etc.) and is easier with my aged...

@clemency - Have to agree with you. After such a wonderful part 1, the concluding episode was a real letdown. Wish they showed more of their trip and the challenges they must have faced going up the Hudson, across NYS and then on down the St. Lawrence. Hopefully there will be a full length...

Thanks for bringing this up. I just saw it a while ago but didn't have time to watch the entire video. Will make sure I get back to it. Some of the areas being paddled are essentially in my backyard. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper