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The first one, when I clamped the shaft, the laminations slid and I had to shape the shaft a little smaller than I had intended. It appears a little delicate but after using it for several months I really like it and haven't had any problems. I had also placed the blade between the wrong shaft...

Thanks for the kind words. I really like the way the paddles look, not really sure if they really are easier on the wrist as I don't have much problem with my ZRE bent shaft. Always glad to have anyone come down and paddle along. I do get some flutter with the first paddle and will let you know...

Just finished another double bent paddle and corrected all the mistakes I made on the first one. Cool weather has been playing heck with me and the Epoxy as I have no patience with either..... Westbury and Paddle Paddle from a side view, Double bend and Dog Sorry about the naked...

Thanks Catfish I enjoy sharing these times with everyone. Just about time to get ready for the Canoochie Race, you coming up again. Guess they'll contact me soon to help clear the river. Lots of work but good to see it done every year. May have to take a shorter lunch and no nap this year as I...

More pictures On the Withlachoochie River Lunch on the River Maggie's Crack at the campground Gator sunning on the bank

Pictures as promised. Immature Eagle along the Homossasa River Wood Stork feeding along the river bank. Manatee tailing as they play Osprey perched in the tree tops Monkey Island in the Homossasa River in Homossasa Springs. Gathering of white birds, Wood...

I have tried several brands of varnish on my paddles after the epoxy has dried but seems that after a few weeks they all tend to peel off. What is a good brand that can be purchased locally, say Lowes or Home Depot or lumber yard? Hate that added shipping! Oh yeah, I'm using West epoxy, any...

MLK weekend, what can I say, another great trip put together by the one and only Dave Chafin. Dave a great big Thank You from everyone as I know they really appreciate the work you put into organizing this trip every year. And now for the saga. Joy, Westbury and I headed down to Florida amid...

What a day! After two short hours of sleep I got up and gathered gear and Dog and headed to Connies Place (Ogeechee Outpost) to meet up with Dusti and Rick. Dusti and Rick beat me there and after a hug from Dusti and introduction to Rick we loaded boats and gear and headed to Dasher's on Hwy 80...

Love the Boats Hope one day to be able to show off one that I have built. Looking to do a 14 footer, solo with some traditional look to it. Really like the looks of the red bird. Will cut some test strips soon and see what they look like..... Thanks for the advice.

The real report Last Friday I met up with 5 other friends and we proceeded to Folkston, Ga for a weekend on the St Marys River. The plan was to spend two nights and paddle 21 miles. We met at the outfitters just outside of town and shuttled our boats and equipment upriver. On the water about 3...

Warm feet and hands are good. I bought a pair of Chota Muclucks and though they are pricey, I think they are a great investment. Buy a size smaller than you need (or half size smaller) as they run large. They hug your calves (what for the smart replies........) and if you're quick when stepping...

I noticed Home Depot is carrying some rough sawn Red Cedar so I picked up a 2x4x8 the other day and planed down the 4 inch sides. It looks pretty nice so that got me wondering how wide a strip would be advisable to use for building a stripped canoe? I know most use a 3/4 strip but would an inch...

Sorry Yaker, just couldn't resist Sparkey, the water level was 2.40 ft at MacClenny. Plenty of water to paddle if you watched carefully for stumps. Only got out once to pull around a downed tree, but we did have to sneak under a few. I really like the upper section, we paddled 21 miles down to...

Just wanted you to know we're suffering down here in the south with the cold also. It wasn't until yesterday that we could take our shirts off while paddling! See all that white stuff around my chair, could it be snow? :twisted: St Marys River this past weekend, First of December. More...

Sorry Oldyaker Just look foward to the day when you can be on the river in a matter of minutes, until then come when you can, we'll have the boat ready and plenty of hot dogs to grill on the bank.

Needed the trip Jack: You're quite right, it really helped ease the tension and relaxed me. These weekday trips by myself really give me time to unwind and without the planning and waiting on others is food for my soul.

As I rode home from having lunch with Mom and Dad I decided I couldn't stand it any longer and had to go paddle. I spent the weekend fixing the rack on my car and riding the canoe around town to see how it checked out but couldn't get around to going to the river. A quick check with Gator Dog...

G'day to you Mick Sorry to get you excited, the boat is a kevlar Solo Plus by Wenonah. :cry: I like to describe Gator Dog as a miniature, long hair Pit Bull. He's a small dog with a large attitude. He always harrasses the Great Dane that comes by most afternoons. :lol: Thanks for the...

Green Pond Landing We like to use this landing but there was no water up in the creeks. Simmon's landing is down river a few miles and very nice but it does cost $3 a boat. Look for a very Purple house on the right side of highway 61 a few miles west of I 95. The landing is behind the house...