Hello all,
Long time lurker here. I'm impressed by the wealth of experience and knowledge one can find on this forum.
Signed in years ago but I never dared to post anything because my lack of confidence in writing English. Despite that fact Glenn Mac Grady encouraged me to participate actively. He deserves a big thank you for keeping this site alive!
I live in Switzerland not far from Berne the capital. Paddling open canoes is not very popular over here. Most people paddle kayaks or stand up boards.
In my twenties (1985) I did my first wilderness canoe trip in Northern Ontario. That's why I switched from kayak to open canoe. Since then I went back to Canada a few times. Can't wait to do another wilderness canoe trip!
Fortunately the nearest lake (Lake of Thoune) provides soft water most time of the year so I can go out for a short paddle 1 - 2 times a week to stay in good shape.
Last week I took advantage of the good weather and did a overnighter on one of my favourite spots of the lake.

All packed up and ready to go. The canoe is a Redbird 17'6 built by a friend of mine. I'm glad that he lets me use it for my outings.

Paddling out

Camp is set up

Evening view (notice the rowing boat on the left)

A hearty breakfast

The City of Thoune is pretty close

On my way back to the put in
Greetings from Switzerland!
André
Long time lurker here. I'm impressed by the wealth of experience and knowledge one can find on this forum.
Signed in years ago but I never dared to post anything because my lack of confidence in writing English. Despite that fact Glenn Mac Grady encouraged me to participate actively. He deserves a big thank you for keeping this site alive!
I live in Switzerland not far from Berne the capital. Paddling open canoes is not very popular over here. Most people paddle kayaks or stand up boards.
In my twenties (1985) I did my first wilderness canoe trip in Northern Ontario. That's why I switched from kayak to open canoe. Since then I went back to Canada a few times. Can't wait to do another wilderness canoe trip!
Fortunately the nearest lake (Lake of Thoune) provides soft water most time of the year so I can go out for a short paddle 1 - 2 times a week to stay in good shape.
Last week I took advantage of the good weather and did a overnighter on one of my favourite spots of the lake.

All packed up and ready to go. The canoe is a Redbird 17'6 built by a friend of mine. I'm glad that he lets me use it for my outings.

Paddling out

Camp is set up

Evening view (notice the rowing boat on the left)

A hearty breakfast

The City of Thoune is pretty close

On my way back to the put in
Greetings from Switzerland!
André