John Porter Paddles in northern ME

[Maxtoon]

Does anyone know if John Porter, son of the original owner/builder of Porters paddles, is still making paddles in northern Maine? Anyone know the contact info?

 

[Benson Gray]

I don't believe that any of the Porter family are still making paddles commercially. Rick Keim of Dri-Ki Woodworking at http://www.dri-kiwoodworking.com/ says "I was taught how to make paddles by Raymond Porter, the original owner of Porters woodworking." The article at the link below has more details. Good luck,

Benson

Paddling with the Current

Patten’s Dri-Ki Woodworking may well have made part of your favorite canoe — and if you’re lucky, easygoing owner Rick Keim made your paddle.

downeast.com