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by pmp
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...
by pmp
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...
by pmp
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)
by pmp
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;
by pmp
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.?
by pmp
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'...
by pmp
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
by pmp
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...
by pmp
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.
by pmp
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...
by pmp
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:...
by pmp
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.
by pmp
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...
by pmp
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 8)
by pmp
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