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- Mon Aug 26, 2013 1:52 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: river rescue course for kids!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1235
river rescue course for kids!
Hi paddlers, parents of paddlers, canoeists, kayakers. Jim Coffey of Esprit rafting has offered to run a special river rescue course for kids. If your kid(s) have any interest in whitewater sports, then consider this course an investment in their future. Details: when-September 14 &15 where-Base cam...
- Fri Aug 23, 2013 12:00 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: R3 Rec & Pro
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1946
Re: R3 Rec & Pro
i want to second the motion that jim really presents a great course. Definitely something worth investing in. He's got the experience to make it real. And... looks like he may to run a course aimed at younger paddlers, aged 17 and below. i think, september 14-15 email me if you're interested in inve...
- Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:29 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: comic about canoeing book
- Replies: 0
- Views: 889
comic about canoeing book
This comic was inspired by someone yet again mentioning to me how they learned to canoe from my late father's book "Path of the Paddle".
Cheers
paul
(yes, the comic you saw yesterday was an upload error, this is the new one)
Cheers
paul
(yes, the comic you saw yesterday was an upload error, this is the new one)
- Fri Jul 26, 2013 2:36 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: new comic for summer...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1136
new comic for summer...
Hello Bubble Street Fan
If you're stuck inside this summer, this week's comic will hit home.
Cheers
Paul
you can see it here http://www.owl-mkc.ca/mkc/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
If you're stuck inside this summer, this week's comic will hit home.
Cheers
Paul
you can see it here http://www.owl-mkc.ca/mkc/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:33 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: July 20-21 - Celebrating Women in WW - 7soeurs Festival
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1848
Re: July 20-21 - Celebrating Women in WW - 7soeurs Festival
anyone have any intel on the upper gat. water level for this wk ends 7 sisters fest.?
- Fri Jun 28, 2013 11:08 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: something new is coming!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5290
Re: something new is coming!
well, using unreliable bathroom scales, it measured a couple pounds lighter than the spark i was comparing it to. to be honest, I would think there could be a slight variation from boat to boat, Craig smerda could offer a more valid opinion on that. as for speed. if you think your boat is fast, you'...
- Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:00 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: something new is coming!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5290
Re: something new is coming!
Whew, sweet ride indeed. Red is definitely faster! Well, it looks faster... and based on one run, using low tech timing, it shaved as much as 3 seconds over the duration of a 1 min. course. oh and it is approx. 3lbs lighter than the brown camo one I weighed.
paul
paul
- Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:14 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: L'Edge re-outfitting question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9113
Re: L'Edge re-outfitting question
yeah, i never glue my saddle in anymore. yes put a vertical square piece of wood vertical into a smaller round hole. that way when you screw into it the wood won't spin. i use about a 6 inch long piece of wood (no i didn't measure it:) the secret is though to blue a few 1.5 inch thick pieces of mini...
- Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:14 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: something new is coming!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5290
something new is coming!
Something new from esquif, here is a visual clue.
- Thu Jun 13, 2013 2:19 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: new comic about throwbags
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1263
new comic about throwbags
Hi Bubblestreet fans I'm pretty pleased with this weeks comic. It was inspired by a recent River rescue course I took with Esprit's Jim Coffey. It will really hit home with some of us:) Hope you enjoy it. You can see it here: http://watershedsales.ca/bubble-street/" onclick="window.open(this.href);r...
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:26 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: L'Edge or OCtane1 ?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10128
Re: L'Edge or OCtane1 ?
so i just got my l'edge lite. what a change in handling! much more responsive. and the thought of carrying it is not dreaded. mine has no gunwales or deck so i compensated for that by adding more very thin thwarts to keep airbags from bending gunwales on a hot day. will keep you posted on that idea:...
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:16 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: electric bilge pump kits
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2451
Re: electric bilge pump kits
get yourself a 500gpm tsunami pump from any sailboat shop, a small lead acid battery and charger, a switch that you seal up with aquaseal and you're all set.
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 4:39 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: helpful video for your OC 1 roll.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2630
helpful video for your OC 1 roll.
Hi open canoeists who wish their roll worked. Just a quick note to let you know I've posted a very short video clip on my facebook page that could help with your open canoe roll. I think this is the link to find it... https://www.facebook.com/paul.mason.3998263" onclick="window.open(this.href);retur...
- Thu May 16, 2013 6:50 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: new comic, another reason to buy a new boat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1974
Re: new comic, another reason to buy a new boat
oh, and a visual clue to the latest from esquif that isn't even public yet
- Thu May 16, 2013 6:37 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: new comic, another reason to buy a new boat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1974
new comic, another reason to buy a new boat
This weeks new comic is out and it justifies buying a new boat! Invaluable information.
You can view it on this esteemed website:
http://algonquinoutfitters.com/bubble-s ... aul-mason/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Paul
You can view it on this esteemed website:
http://algonquinoutfitters.com/bubble-s ... aul-mason/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Paul