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A clean line down Sawmill Rapid on the Lower Tummel in Scotland. 🛶💦

Paddling the canoe into the main flow, setting the angle early and carrying the right speed into the rapid. The key was holding the line through the main feature, staying active with the paddle and keeping the boat running straight through the strongest water.

The Lower Tummel is a classic Scottish whitewater stretch, running through Perthshire between Pitlochry and the Tummel Valley. The river has a mix of technical rapids, fast-flowing sections and bigger features, with steep wooded banks and some impressive Highland scenery along the way.

The area around the Tummel is well known for its rivers, lochs and outdoor activities, making it a great part of Scotland for whitewater paddling and exploring.

#Canoeing #WhitewaterCanoeing #SawmillRapid #LowerTummel #RiverTummel #Scotland #Whitewater #RiverRunning #Perthshire #CanoeingScotland

Hey canoeists. I am a seasoned paddler and intermediate woodworker. I have this old paddle which has suffered from neglect, as it has not been a "primary" paddle for some years.

It has cracked finish, is generally dried out and has splits on the blade.

First, I am wondering, would the consensus be that this is this worth repairing/restorin? I tend to think yes, even if it is never going to be perfect.

Then, I am looking for feedback on how.

• Guides/step-by-steps on paddle restoration
• Feedback on whether to and how to reinforce the blade end
• Feedback on what kind of finish - hardening oil, spar varnish, etc.

Much thanks in advance for any and all feedback

Reinstalled and tested yesterday. Looks great and is very comfortable to sit on. Looks so good compared to the old stern seat, i may have to replace it just to have it looking even!

Hello Reddit, I picked up a canoe for the right price recently and I do have a bit of time on my hands and have a little experience working in auto body repair and wanted to give this a try. I’m not too Knolage able about things that go in the water so help would be appreciated. The canoe is fibreglass and already has a repair but the repair is failing and started to leak so I wanted to give it a fresh repair. The current repair goes about two feet back and right up the front of the boat and the patch has started to form holes and cracks that leak. My plan was I would remove and put on a full new patch to the best of my abilities. I’m told this isn’t much different then putting on fibreglass mesh and bondo on but a canoe is a bit different then a truck. Info on this specific thing has been hard to find or at least fully understand but the amount I do understand goes as:

First with a chisel and high grit sand paper and break away the old repair and work on getting the old mesh off. Any tips would be appreciated.

Second with a high grit wet sand paper I’ll sand right up to the base material getting out high spots and making the material prepped for the adhesive.

Third I’ll prep my mesh by just forming it to the general shape of the boat. And I should take note to reinforce the front bottom for anything I might hit in the water like a rock or land.

Fourth I’ll lay down a good layer of adhesive (adhesive recommendations would be appreciated) then press the mesh fully in to the adhesive and let dry for 20 minutes.

Fifth I’ll lay down another coat of adhesive and work to blend the edges to the base material to maximize how well the boat moves through water.

Then last is part of just a service I want to apply a polish to the boat and properly get it ready to take on to the water.

Not the easiest place to get to but worth the effort.

I am being given this Canoe in around a weeks time, I have only seen it briefly in the flesh and all I saw is that it has the number 14 on it, can anyone give any insight or knowledge on it? There’s a chance it’s a Peterborough canoe company based on my location…

Thanks in advance

I've traditionally used a 17.5' Perception kayak but today moving to the canoe camp so my boy can join in on more adventures.

I'm looking for an xl model specifically. Wanting something to do some longer multiday trips with very mild class 3 whitewater.

My 17’ Prospector is 18 years old now and unfortunately gets stored outside for the winter. I’m finally refinishing it with West System Epoxy resin, is it absolutely necessary to apply UV protection in the form of Spar Varnish, overtop of the epoxy resin? Some say a 2K PU is the best topcoat protection but I’ve been told by people that sell it that once it deteriorates it’s a real PITA to remove and refinish… thoughts? I talked to the Epifanes rep here in Canada and he recommended their Wood Finish Gloss because it’s easy to apply maintenance coats annually/ bi-annually.

A few shots from four days around the Bowron lake chain in Beautiful BC. Georgous scenery, plentiful wildlife. Worth it every time.

I hope this the correct place to ask a question about canoeing. I recently purchased canoe paddles that are 57” because that’s what it said online is the correct length for someone around 5’10. But when they came in they seemed short (a few inches below my chin). Another measurement test was to sit down and for the throat of the paddle to widen above your nose which is does so these paddles technically past that test. Do you think these paddle will be too short or just right? (First photo is standing, second photo is me sitting straight up with the handle on the seat)

Should the crossbars be spaced out further?

Canoeing the Afon Mawddach — a world-class whitewater river in the heart of Wales. Epic rapids, wild scenery, unforgettable paddle! 🛶🌊

#AfonMawddach #Whitewater #Canoeing #Kayaking #WhitewaterKayaking #Wales #Adventure #ExploreWales