Canoes
Found in an old barn in England, this piece of Canadian history is destined to eventually find it's way to the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ontario.
Written by Stephanie Park Friday, 07 May 2010 00:00
There is nothing more organic and authentic than the feel of the birchbark canoe as it dances over the glassy surface on a misty morning paddle. All materials of bark canoes are traditionally harvested and are truly a product of craftsmanship, historical ingenuity and art.
Written by Stephanie Park Thursday, 06 May 2010 00:00
The Aries Group Company in India, constructed the longest snake boat measuring 144 ft. They manufactured it out of steel and it weighs a total of 8 tones. And you thought your Prospector was heavy!
Written by Stephanie Park Monday, 26 April 2010 00:00
“Inflatable canoes have a poor reputation but the recent rise of SOAR (Somewhere On A River) boats might change that,” says Ned Morgan, the managing editor of Mountain Life Magazine who went and tested a SOAR 14 inflatable canoe.
Written by Stephanie Park Tuesday, 16 March 2010 00:00
HCC Boatworx has just constructed their first Maitland River canoe in Kevlar, which has “unbelievable stability and tracks like a dream.” James Gjesing and his staff have been developing cedar strip and fiberglass canoes for years, but have noticed a shift towards Kevlar canoes.
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