Tuesday, July 18, 2006 We arranged to get up early this morning since, if it had calmed down at all overnight, we definitely wanted it as calm as possible for...
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voyageur_52
Oct 3, 2006 1:22 pm
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 After the cliffs, we once again found ourselves in an area with rock islands and gentle waters. And gulls. ...
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kevin
kevindk1254
Oct 11, 2006 2:34 pm
new to the group hope to get more wiser before next summer...
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kevin
kevindk1254
Oct 22, 2006 10:48 am
need information on canoe repair does any one know where to look...
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voyageur_52
Oct 23, 2006 1:12 pm
Wednesday, July 19, 2006 The next morning, we guessed correctly that the kayaking group were going to move on. We got up, had breakfast, broke camp and paddled...
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voyageur_52
Oct 23, 2006 1:19 pm
Dennison Falls was another favorite haunt of Bill Mason's and it's easy to see why. I worked my way around the far side of the cascade and got up close and...
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voyageur_52
Oct 23, 2006 1:31 pm
Our plan for July 20 was to try to make it to Minnekona Point or, even possibly a place with the unattractive name of Gravel Beach approximately 1.5km further...
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voyageur_52
Oct 23, 2006 1:43 pm
Friday, July 21, 2006 We got up early again... partly so we could finish the trip early in the day and partly so we could hopefully avoid any buildup of waves....
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voyageur_52
Oct 23, 2006 1:58 pm
After we landed and as we were loading up the cars, the wind came up. If we hadn't started early in the morning, it would have become rough for us once again....
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Brian Matthews
northernoutl...
Sep 27, 2007 12:55 am
Hi Folks; Just wondering if anyone here attended the Paddler's Rendezvous at Killbear park this year. Brian. [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Paul
ontario_wate...
Dec 19, 2007 1:10 am
is back up and running......... jay...
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Paul
ontario_wate...
Jan 28, 2008 1:33 am
canoe ontario site is still up post comments if you choose to...
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canoelac@...
canoelac2
Jan 28, 2008 1:40 am
Post a story if you have time. I canoe-camped many times in Algonquin and Quetico when I was younger and I'd like to hear a story or two that would "take me...
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Peter Deppisch
glsailing
Jan 30, 2008 2:21 am
testing Peter ... -- Paraphrasing Pogo: We are like Nero - fiddling while the Earth burns! Website: http://www3.sympatico.ca/peter.deppisch ...
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Paul
ontario_wate...
Jan 30, 2008 2:43 am
Hello Larry: My father Paul Bray aka "Ontario_Water_Walker" once tried to get a book published about his trips of over 20 years into Algonquin Park. If you...
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Brian Matthews
northernoutl...
Jan 30, 2008 2:46 am
Peter, is that you? I was looking at your Tangerine/kayak photos, you might find a canoe is quite a bit easier to get in and out of, especially in your...
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Peter Deppisch
glsailing
Jan 30, 2008 3:35 am
Brian, Yes it is me! My dad paddled a kayak. I prefer kayaks. I like kayaks. What else can I tell you. And yes I have paddled a canoe and they are fine but...
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canoelac@...
canoelac2
Jan 30, 2008 3:05 pm
Hooray Jay! Sounds exactly like what I need with these 10-degree winds howling this morning! Will send you my mailing address. My last trip in Algonquin was...
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Brian Matthews
northernoutl...
Jan 30, 2008 6:23 pm
Hi Peter; The shrivelled skin from a 1930's Klepper is hanging in our boathouse, and its frame is (or was) hanging in the Mountain Equipment Co-op down in...
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Peter Deppisch
glsailing
Jan 30, 2008 8:12 pm
Brian, Yes - My dad had a two seater Klepper kayak and at times it was three seater, i.e. when they stuffed me into the area where the air cushions was...
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Peter Deppisch
glsailing
Jan 30, 2008 8:16 pm
Brian, I am sure you could get a replacement skin for about the price of a new kayak. :) I remember my dad wrestling with putting the skin on the frame. ...
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Brian Matthews
northernoutl...
Jan 30, 2008 8:49 pm
Hi Peter; The original skin is a full 12" too short, it's amazing how the canvas shrinks over time. My friend considered getting a new skin, but the boat is...
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Peter Deppisch
glsailing
Feb 23, 2008 6:22 pm
f.y.i. And is there any traffic on this list? http://www.friend.ly.net/%7Edadadata/AA_Eric/alone_contents.html Peter -- Paraphrasing Pogo: We are like Nero -...
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Peter Deppisch
glsailing
Feb 23, 2008 11:40 pm
f.y.i. http://www.ibiblio.org/eldritch/jm/TM.HTM Spring is just around the corner. The swans are pairing off down at the Whitby waterfront.! Cheers, Peter -- ...
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Brian Matthews
northernoutl...
Feb 23, 2008 11:58 pm
Fellow canoeists; Are there any folks here familiar with these boats? They look very interesting and might be worth a try. Brian. [Non-text portions of this...
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Peter Deppisch
glsailing
Feb 24, 2008 12:12 am
f.y.i. http://www.intcanoe.org.uk/evolution.html These look interesting! Peter -- Paraphrasing Pogo: We are like Nero - fiddling while the Earth burns! ...
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bradmand32
Jun 8, 2008 1:33 am
Hi everyone I just took my first trip last weekend. I haven't had a canoe for years but recently purchased a 17 foot Coleman Ram X. The first trip was a two...
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bradmand32
Jun 8, 2008 1:33 am
Hi there, I posted a message to this group a while ago but it wasn't approved. And I know this is kind of an odd request but I'd be willing to help moderate or...
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Brian Matthews
northernoutl...
Jun 8, 2008 3:09 pm
Hi Brad; Welcome to the group. I think Peter is the moderator these days. He's on holiday and will be back soon, but it looks like your posts are coming...
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peter.deppisch@...
glsailing
Jun 9, 2008 2:34 pm
Hi Brad, I will look after things after my return from Germany. I am the moderator and will approve things when I get back on Friday. Peter...
