FANCY A DATE?: Each year the WCHA produces a calendar, made by members for members and many more. The 2024 edition is currently in print but this is an example from this years stunning calendar. WCHA member Nick Dennis improvises with a paddle as a selfie-stick to snap himself in his 1900 Peterborough. WCHA members should dust off their cameras and start snapping for 2025; you never know, you could be featuring! #woodencanoeheritageassociation#canadiancanoemuseum#woodencanoes#peterboroughcanoe
TAKE PRECAUTIONS: When Canoodling with a partner the gentleman should always take precautions. Here Reid is sporting a natty hat which gives adequate protection to his ears and nose. Becky on the other hand is contemplating the size of worm needed to entice a Trout for supper. Summer is here and remember folks; it’s just for fun! #woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodencanoes #redcanoe #canadiancanoemuseum #cndncanoemuseum
ASSEMBLE AT ASSEMBLY: More wooden canoes assembled in one place then you are likely to see anywhere else outside a museum. Where: Paul Smiths College in the Adirondacks When:11-15th July. How?:woodencanoe.org #paulsmithscollege #saranaclake #lakeplacid #woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodcanvascanoe #woodencanoes #canadiancanoemuseum #museumoftheadirondacks
Head for the Adirondacks in July for the WCHA annual Assembly. Talk canoes , view canoes, contemplate canoes and if the mood takes you reach for your wallet and buy a wooden canoe. #woodcanoe #woodencanoeheritageassociation #canadiancanoemuseum #adirondacks #oldtowncanoes
ONE SIZE FITS ALL? : Come along to the annual WCHA Assembly and see what fits you. Canoes, paddle carving, seat caning and numerous more workshops and presentations to enjoy and participate in. Paul Smiths in the Adirondacks 11-14 July. Come for a day or the whole event. www,woodencanoe.org Online registration closes 29th June so be quick!
HAPPY 4th JULY: Independence occurred in 1776 but a wooden canoe allows you freedom every time you use it so go paddling. It‘s slightly ironic that this post is made by an Englishman on behalf of the WCHA
GET LOADED: Pack your gear and start making your way to Paul Smiths College in the fabulous Adirondacks for the 43rd WCHA Assembly featuring Carleton Canoes. Make sure you don’t miss the boat! #woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodencanoes #adirondacks #canadiancanoemuseum
THE PERFECT COMBINATION: Great dress and canoe sense at the WCHA Assembly held last week at Paul Smiths in the Adirondacks #woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodcanvascanoe #adirondacks #canadiancanoemuseum
OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE: It was great to have so many children engaging at events during the WCHA Assembly at Paul Smiths. Some are returners whilst others are new. May the group of youngsters grow and prosper. #woodencanoeheritageassociation #paulsmithscollege #adirondacks #saranaclake #canadiancanoemuseum #woodencanoe
TRANQUILITY: Take a canoe and share a moment. Paddling in North Carolina A beautiful photograph by Tom Harrison sharing the moment and tranquillity. #woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodencanoes #canadiancanoemuseum
PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE: WCHA Executive Director Annie Burke is doing exactly that at the recent WCHA Assembly held at Paul Smiths in the Adirondacks. Annie built this 13’10” lapstrake canoe over the winter. It comes in at 38lbs making it an easy car topper. #woodencanoeheritageassociation#woodencanoes#paulsmithscollege#adirondacks
PIPING IN THE CANOE: One normally associates piping in the Haggis with Burns Night. Here Tom Harrison captured an assembly attendee piping in the canoes at Paul Smiths College for the WCHA Assembly #woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodencanoes #canadiancanoemuseum #paulsmithscollege #adirondacks
IN SEARCH OF UTOPIA: The Roanoke River is North Carolina’s Amazon. It begins in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and flows 410 miles into the Albemarle Sound in Northeastern North Carolina. The lower third (almost its entire length in NC) is all flat water, making it ideal for paddlers as it flows through the Coastal Plain with no rocks. This has to be close to Utopia. Photo by Tom Harrison #woodencanoeheritageassociation#woodencanoe#roanoakriver#northcarolina
PLAIN OR FANCY ?: It's your canoe so paint it any colour you like. The Old Town Pattern #22 is a challenge whilst red or green from the Chestnut Canoe Co are far less taxing but equally rewarding. Of course, a red canoe is always the fastest! #oldtowncanoes#chestnutcanoe#canadiancanoemuseum