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[Nick Dennis]

PEOPLE MAKE CANOES AND CANOES MAKE PEOPLE: The WCHA Annual Assembly is a great opportunity to meet likeminded folk with a passion for wooden canoes. Join the gang at Paul Smiths NY July 12th-17th 2022 #woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodencanoes #woodcanoe #oldtowncanoes #canadiancanoemuseum

 

[Todd F]

Great pics Blott, hope to meet folks like this at my first Assembly. Thanks for all the great posts

 

[Nick Dennis]

Varnish, varnish and if in doubt add another coat! The protective qualities of a good varnish cannot be underestimated. Seen here in the deck of a 1900 Peterborough cedar rib canoe. #woodencanoeheritageassociation #canadiancanoemuseum #peterboroughcanoe #woodcanoe

 

[Nick Dennis]

OLD FATHER THAMES: This is the Hennerton Backwater which loops off the River Thames in Oxfordshire UK being enjoyed for its serenity by David Millward in his 1930’s Old Town OCTA Spring paddle days are with us all soon. Perfect!#woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodencanoes #oldtowncanoes #riverthames

 

[Nick Dennis]

DISTANCE IS NO OBJECT : This 1900 Peterborough Cedar Rib canoe nestles against the bank of the upper River Cam in Grantchester UK some 3400 miles from where it was built in Peterborough Ontario but it is only 26 miles from Peterborough UK. A canoe for all seasons on a beautiful river. #woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodcanoe #peterboroughcanoe #canadiancanoemuseum

 

[Nick Dennis]

TIGER, TIGER BURNING BRIGHT. The late Tom McClouds 17’ Old Town HW #127140 dates from 1940 when it began its life as a rental canoe at East Potomac Park on the tidal Potomac. Here it sits above the Otonabee River in Peterborough Ontario #woodencanoeheritageassociation #oldtowncanoes #canadiancanoemuseum #woodcanoe

 

[Nick Dennis]

Tyger Tyger, burning bright,
In the forests of the night;
What immortal hand or eye,
Could frame thy fearful symmetry? (William Blake)

Another view of the artwork on Tiger Rag. Try grabbing this one by the tail!#woodencanoeheritageassociation #oldtowncanoes #woodcanoe
If you look closely you can see one of Tom Seaveys original saddle seats which are great for scuppered gunwales on wood canvas canoes. The saddle can be moved fore and aft to improve trim. Search Azland Traditions.

 

[Greg Nolan]

 

[Nick Dennis]

Thanks for adding that photo Greg . Only Tom would grab the Tiger by its tail!!

Nick

 

[Nick Dennis]

PADDLE POINTS: All paddles point to the dates of the WCHA Annual Assembly at Paul Smith’s College NY. Save the dates. Registration opens soon. #woodencanoeheritageassociation #redcanoe #canadiancanoemuseum #oldtowncanoes #chestnutcanoe #peterboroughcanoe #woodcanoe

 

[Nick Dennis]

A NEW DAWN: The bow of a Chestnut canoe heads towards the sunrise for another canoeing adventure in the tranquility of a misty morning. Go grab a wooden canoe and share the moment! #woodencanoeheritageassociation #chestnutcanoe #canadiancanoemuseum #woodcanoe

 

[Nick Dennis]

GO URBAN: whilst remote wilderness paddling is often ones goal, urban paddling can offer a different reward. Here a 1950’s Chestnut Playmate canoe passes Cow Tower. This is an artillery tower by the River Wensum in Norwich, Norfolk, England. Built between 1398 and 1399 by the city authorities in response to the threat from France and indigenous English rebels. History meets history!

 

[JClearwater]

So Nick, I presume there was a pub along this route as well?

 

[Nick Dennis]

Is the Pope Catholic Jim? Of course there was a pub and……

 

[samb]

So Nick, I presume there was a pub along this route as well?

About 1/4 mile down stream and half a mile upstream.
Knowing where the pubs are is just as important as knowing when to expect rapids and portages.

 

[Nick Dennis]

FREESTYLING: Freestyle paddler and paddling instructor Anita Lamour in her Loon Works Aria model canoe on the Trent Severn Waterway in Peterborough, Ontario. Anita was just messing about in her Tom MacKenzie-built canoe as WCHA members, family and friends gathered for a trip through the Peterborough Lift Lock during the 2018 WCHA Annual Assembly. Photo by Michael Grace. #wcha #wchaorg #canoe #woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodencanoe #peterboroughliftlock #loonworkscanoe #freestylecanoe #trentsevernwaterway #wchaassembly

 

[Nick Dennis]

GET CANED: There is loads to see and learn at the annual WCHA Assembly. Here David Millward from the UK is taught the art of cane weaving an Old Town canoe seat . The event is all about learning and sharing so save the date 17-22 July and get registered. Go to www.woodencanoe.org You can even learn how to unravel seat weave when you spot that inevitable mistake!#woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodcanoe #paulsmithscollege

 

[Nick Dennis]

R&R : Repair or Restore? REPAIR = To fix and bring back to working order. RESTORE: To bring something back to its original state. REALITY: Go with what tools, skills and budget you possess. You should always be pleased with your achievement #woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodcanoe #canadiancanoemuseum #wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum

 

[Nick Dennis]

A NICE LITTLE RUNNER SIR! : A bit of filler here , some Duck tape there and she is good to go! At the annual WCHA Assembly there is a wealth of experience on hand to give the right advice on your project. Come along , talk, share knowledge and learn. #woodencanoeheritageassociation #canadiancanoemuseum #woodcanoe #bearmountainboats #redcanoe

 

[Nick Dennis]

JUST CHILLING : Sailing a canoe can occasionally be strenuous but this is not always the case as shown here. This image was in the Old Town Canoe Company catalogs from 1973-1975. It was taken near Russian Mission, Alaska on the Yukon River in a Guide model with a 55 square foot sail. #wcha #canoe #woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodencanoe #yukonriver