Canoes
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.
Written by Stephanie Park Friday, 05 March 2010 00:00
Plan now to attend the 16th annual Canadian National Concrete Canoe Competition held in Toronto this year from May 14th-16th 2010. This is a competition that is open to colleges and universities to showcase their ingenuity in solving a difficult engineering problem – how to make concrete float.
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