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- FOR SALE: SWIFT KIPAWA
16’ 6” in expedition kevlar with aluminum trim. Outfitted with sliding bow seat, contour yoke and skid plates. Green hull, minor abrasions. Asking $1,000.
Contact: Tim at: tim.farr@sympatico.ca in Ottawa for pictures or call (613) 730-6082 for more details.
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- DRYSUIT FOR SALE
Kokatat front entry gore-tex with pee zip and gore-tex socks. Men’s suit but will fit anyone up to 5’6”, 140 lbs. Pee zip was ordered placed low for women to use with accessory! Good to go. $500.
Contact: Beth at: bethkennedy@vianet.ca
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- DRYSUIT WANTED
I am looking to buy a drysuit for white-water canoeing. I am a female, 170 cm tall.
Please contact: Iva at: Iva.Kinclova@tel.tdsb.on.ca, or phone 416-393-0744.
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- FOR RENT: GLOBALSTAR SAT 550 HANDHELD PHONE
The Globalstar system is improving . Rented last season and no complaints. $75 per week, includes 5 minutes of calls. $3.00 per minute after this. Contact me early to avoid disappointment for tripping season. I am in Guelph, can arrange for pick-up or shipping. Deposit required.
Contact me at: j_frimeth@hotmail.com or 519 823 - 5709
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- FOR SALE - 16ft. CHESTNUT PROSPECTOR PAL
Fully restored, interior stripped and refinished, new canvas, brass stem bands, gunnels and original decals, hull is in exceptional condition and dates to the 60's, must be seen, email for pics , Asking $2600
Contact Jamie 519-836-5920 or
dors@kw.igs.net
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- FOR SALE: DAGGER IMPULSE
outfitted by Mikey with flotation. Centre
saddle. Play boat or shorter river trips. Good condition with 1 or 2 paddles. $500.0 or best reasonable offer.
Contact Frank at 705-635-3120 or
frankr@vianet.ca
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- CHESTNUT CANOE FOR SALE
16 ft Cedar/Canvas Chestnut Pal - Still in the shop where it is being re-canvased and refinished. Excellent condition. Chestnut decal on the deck. Paddles like a dream. I purchased this Chestnut canoe in 1968 and it has been stored indoors the whole time. $2250.00.
I also own a canoe made by the Hamilton Canoe Company (Canada) that was given to my mother in about 1927 by my dad when they were both teenagers. It was a cedar/canvas as well but was fiberglassed in about 1962. It has also been stored indoors since 1925. It is also in excellent condition.
Contact Bob at Bob@Cottage.ca or leave message at 416-425-1315.
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- 15-FOOT KEVLAR CANOE FOR SALE
Ultra light, weighs about 42 pounds
bluewater canoe, saugeen model bought in 1990 from rockwood outfitters, restored in 2006 by inner bay boats straight keel quick and easy to paddle great for short trips. Asking $1400.
It’s a beauty! Call 905-535-0995
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- 2 CANOES FOR SALE
Evergreen Sequel Solo Play Boat. $500.00
Also, Old Bluehole Starburst tandem white water tripping canoe. $600.00.
Please contact: Al at: silvergobblin2009@gmail.com
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- CANOE WANTED
Blue collar enthusiast with 4 kids under 11 needs another canoe for outings. Preferably 16-17' kevlar or royalex under 55 lbs ( I'm a fly weight). If you have a boat gathering dust I will buy and put it to good use.
Please contact: Len Kelly at: rideauwallwork@sympatico.ca
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- PACKCANOE WANTED: BUY OR BORROW
I would like to buy a used PackCanoe (17 feet) or borrow it for July 2010. I have used them before and have northern tripping experience.
Please contact: Iva at: Iva.Kinclova@tel.tdsb.on.ca, or phone 416-393-0744.
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- FOR RENT: 16' FOREST GREEN ROYALEX NOVA CRAFT PROSPECTOR
TANDEM CANOE WITH/WITHOUT BLUE NORTHWATER SPRAYDECK
Both are in great shape. I have outfitted the canoe with skid plates, airbag cages, knee pads, and D-rings for tandem paddling. The spraydeck has 3 paddling hatches. There is a cover for the middle third hatch, which can be used for access to equipment. This is a great combination, which has been proven for tripping northern rivers. Both for Rent, either as a set or separately. I am in Guelph, can arrange for pick-up or shipping. Contact me early to avoid disappointment for tripping season. Deposit required.
Contact at: j_frimeth@hotmail.com or 519 823 - 5709
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- GEAR AND CLOTHING COLLECTION
I recently started an outdoor club at Greenwood Secondary School. All our students (ages 14-20) are recent immigrants to Canada unequipped for the Canadian winter. I am looking for warm winter clothing and gear for the following activities: hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, cycling and canoeing.
Please bring your donations to Greenwood Secondary School, 24 Mountjoy Ave Toronto (near Greenwood and Danforth), 8am-4pm or e-mail
Iva.Kinclova@tel.tdsb.on.ca, or phone 416-393-0744.
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- CHESTNUT FREIGHTER CANOE FOR SALE
Chestnut freighter canoe for sale. Mostly restored. In NS.
Contact Randy @ 902-895-3340, or randym@tru.easstlink.ca
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- FOR SALE: ORIGINAL CHESTNUT CANOE
Original Chestnut canoe 1972 {approx.}. 14 feet ,used 6 times , stored indoors. Original paint, canvas ,etc. Asking $2500.00
Contact Jack Pady
at 705 549-2628, cell: 705 529-1828
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- LOOKING TO JOIN A TRIP, SUMMER 2010
Dear fellow paddlers
I am an English outdoor education instructor based at Water Park on the shores of Coniston in the lake district, www.waterparkadventure.co.uk I was previously a chartered accountant and gave that up 8 years ago for a life in the outdoors - I've never looked back !
I have recently been awarded a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship grant in order to travel to Canada for 8 weeks www.wcmt.org.uk. It is my intention to spend approx half the time helping out with centres who run canoe expeditions for young people and approx half the time on a canoe expedition for myself on a remote Canadian river. I am not some amazing adventurer who wants to paddle rivers on my own ( and I'm also quite a sociable person too ) and so am looking to find some others I could team up with. My first choice based on research I've done so far is the Nahanni and although I am strongly drawn to the mountains I understand there are a great deal many superb rivers and would be happy to look at others options if this proves to be difficult.
As for my experience, I would call myself an intermediate paddler, up to grade 3 rapids in solo canoe or tandum - but that is on our rivers here in England and Scotland where the rivers are quite narrow and the rapid sections quite short. I'm not sure how that compares to large wide rivers with miles of continuous rapids. [ Has anyone paddled over here who can compare for me ? I've paddled lake district rivers as well as a couple of multi day canoe expeditions in Scotland - The Spey, Tay and have got The Dee lined up for end of April. ]
I'm 37 and married to my wonderful husband Adrian who is incredibly supportive of this trip - he kayaks but would really rather be climbing than paddling. I love mountain walking and sailing as well as paddling and have recently taken up kite surfing ! I love the peaceful moments when you're having a cup of tea by the river as much ( actually probably more) as the adrenalin filled ones when paddling the rapids.
I am planning my trip for July & August and am reasonably for dates within the time frame, and really just have to work around the time I can get helping out with groups of young people.
I would love to hear from anyone in the process of organising a trip this Summer who thinks I may fit in to their team.
Thank you for letting me use your website.
Safe and enjoyable paddling to you all.
Contact: Sarah at: sarah_outdoors@yahoo.com
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- PARTNERS WANTED: THLEWIAZA RIVER, NORTHERN MANITOBA, SUMMER 2010
The Thlewiaza is Farley Mowat's great river where he first met the Eden Edehli people shortly after WWII and documented his scary spring ride in 'No Man's
River' and 'Curse of the Viking Grave'. Trip details at http://jneilson.freehostia.com
Contact: jneilson@nrtco.net or phone Jay & Frank 613-687-6037.
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- SEARCHING FOR POTENTIAL PADDLING/ADVENTURE PARTNER TO EXPLORE DISTANT LOCALS
Our 2009 trips are starting. Will be retiring in a year or so and would like to do some one month paddling/hiking adventures in distant lands. Have when younger, travelled on the cheap around the world a few times and still do short touristy visits occasionally to places like east and west coast of Canada, Utah, Costa Rica, Spain, Philippines, Laos and Vietnam.
My wife does not like to rough it too much and gets a bit nervous with my modest adventures so I am looking for an occasional future fellow traveller who's curious and likes moderate adventure.
If this might appeal to you email Don at munroiwm@xplornet.com.
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- LOOKING FOR 2 PADDLING PARTNERS TO CANOE THE ELK/THELON RIVERS IN JULY 2010
A group of 4 males aged 45 – 52 are looking for potentially 2 more partners (3 canoes total) to canoe the Elk and Thelon Rivers in NWT, from Vermette Lake to Warden’s Grove (just south of the confluence of the Hanbury River). This trip will take us through the esker-filled areas of the Elk River and the Upper Thelon, prime wolf den habitat. Outfitter has been booked to pick us up at Points North Landing in Northern Saskatchewan, drop down onto Vermette lake, then pick up at Warden’s Grove for return trip to Points North Landing. Pick up at Points North Landing is at noon on July 12th. Return is on July 30th. The 4 of us are driving from Ottawa leaving on July 9th. You can see pictures from our 2004 trip from Warden’s Grove to the Thelon Bluffs at http://www.lewyckyj.com/Nestor Rostyslaw Lewyckyj/Thelon River 2004.htm. If you wanted to see some photos of some of my other treks, canoeing and hiking, follow this link http://www.lewyckyj.com/Nestor Rostyslaw Lewyckyj/nestor_lewyckyj.htm.
For more information, please contact Nestor@Railtech.ca or 514-594-2721
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- MAGUSE RIVER, AUG 21-SEP 11
Maguse River from Henik Lake to Arviat,Nunavut. Experience Barrenlands Aurora Borealis, caribou migration, and McConnell River Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Fly WPG-Arviat. Canoes are available in Arviat after the Thlewiaza expedition.
Contact Jay Neilson at jneilson@nrtco.net or phone 613-687-6037.
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- SASKATCHEWAN’S CHURCHILL RIVER CANOE OFFERINGS SUMMER 2010
Paddling Saskatchewan’s legendary exploration and fur trade history rich waters make up my two cost sharing offerings. Friends fly in from all over the world. The first gives you an opportunity to paddle with one of the great living legends of adventure and exploration: Capt. Norm Baker. Kon-Tiki's Thor Heyderhahl did 3 other drifts, around 1970: Ra and Ra-II across the Atlantic, and Tigris in the Persian Gulf. Norm was Thor's best friend, first mate, navigator and radioman. He's also a tremendous guy, on his 3rd trip with me, and is on the board of directors of New York's Explorers Club of which I'm also a member. You can see photo reports on last year’s trips on the William and Cree (which includes Norm) on the Saskatoon Canoe Club bulletin board. http://www.jasonschoonover.com/Churchill-2010/2010-Churchill-offerings.html
Contact jason@jasonschoonover.com.
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- REQUEST FOR PADDLING PARTNERS
I am new to the Peterborough area and am looking for a few canoe partners for trips in the central to northern Ontario region. I have over 30 years of experience and have all the gear needed, including a 17 foot Grumman canoe. I often paddle alone if needed but am interested in meeting new people & canoe enthusiasts.
Contact Gerry Marcotte at home at 705-874-9266 or my cell at 705-872-2347 or work at 705-755-4341 or email me at gerry.marcotte@ontario.ca .
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- PADDLING PARTNERS WANTED
My wife and I live on the boundary of Frontenac Park and are looking for canoeists keen on whitewater solo or tandem. We are willing to travel within eastern Ontario and western Quebec, are available seven days a week from June 1 to October 30 and will paddle single or multiple day trips.
Easy-going, safety-conscious, fit, years of wilderness/guiding experience but "unconnected" in Ontario.
Contact Barry Hodgins at barryhodgins@shaw.ca
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- ONTARIO MNR BROCHURES
IRoni Furst has made a formal agreement with the MNR to publish those brochures that most of us remember from the good old days. They will appear in book format (rather than as is).
This is a cost-recovery-only enterprise on her part, started 4 years ago.
Perhaps you saw the copies that she placed at the book table at WCS 2010. The two volumes total about 4 inches thick.
At the moment, she is working only on brochures for Ontario north of the Mattawa-French.
If you have old brochures that you would like to lend to her (yes, she will return them), please email her at stfursto@aol.com . Again, she is working on northern Ontario at the moment so please ask before sending her brochures for the Mattawa, the French and the south.
You can make a real contribution to paddling in Ontario by sifting through those files and telling her what you have available, hey, maybe even please your partner.
For CCR chat on this topic, go to http://www.myccr.com/SectionForums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=35093
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- WINTER READING
It seems to be really winter now, and I got
my paddle out of the water just before it finally froze. Here is a website
that should provide some relief until the water turns liquid again! Good
articles. http://www.paddling.net/sameboat/archives/
Jon McPhee
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Aug 24 - Aug 25 2008 LOWER MADAWASKA RIVER PHOTOS
You are all invited to view the Photo Album from the WCA August 2008 Lower Madawaska River trip. Link to Lower Madawaska Photos.
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WIN A KLEPPER FOLDING KAYAK CONTEST
To thank Canadians for their continued support and to celebrate 103 years of
innovation, Klepper Folding Kayaks will give away one Aerius Classic II +
545
tandem folding kayak to a lucky Canadian winner in 2010.
The ‘Win a Klepper Folding Kayak’ Contest opened on January 1, 2010 and will
be running until June 1.
For further details, visit www.kepper.ca.
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STIKINE RIVER TRIP REPORT
Our Stikine River trip report (still though being edited) is available at http://www.paddlesong.com/ .
Yours in paddling, Allan Jacobs
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WCA FALL MEETING 2007 PHOTOS
You are all invited to view the Photo Album from the 2007 Annual Fall Meeting. Link to Fall Meeting Photos.
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BOAT STOLEN
My mango coloured equife nitro was stolen from in front of my house (it was
cable locked) in downtown west end Toronto. Stolen Friday night/Saturday
morning (Aug. 22 -23). Ten year old boat; well used; some wear through the paint; extra
air bags; a plywood thwart; custom rigging. Some members will recognize the
boat as I was a member a few years back.
I can be contacted at 647-225-2936
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- STIKINE RIVER - SUMMER 2008
Looking for information on the Burnside River. SpeWe are in the planning stages for a trip next summer on the Upper and Lower Stikine River. Any information would be most appreciated.
Contact Dawne or David Robinson at djrobins@uoguelph.ca or 519-846-8226.
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- INFORMATION ON THE BRIGHTSAND RIVER
Looking for information on the Brightsand River north of Thunder Bay (east of Quetico). Planning a trip for early July for one week. Have MNR maps and topos but need info on water levels, camp sites, portages and whether it is an enjoyable trip. Trying to figure how far we can go in one week on this water (from CNR at north-east end or from road access ). Any info would be helpful.
Contact M. Edwards greenimages@cogeco.ca
or 705 740 0757
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PADDLER'S PARADISE
Situated minutes from Madawaska Kanu Centre and a short drive from Palmer Rapids, this beautifully appointed log cabin is your ideal base to explore the limitless paddling, hiking and biking options in the area. Fully appointed with modern amenities, the cabin sleeps 2-8 comfortably. For more details check www.gusev.ca
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KUKAGAMI LODGE
Little log cabins by the lake. Canoeing. Kayaking. Swimming. Sauna. Hiking, and simply sitting back with a good book. Old Growth White Pine walking tours. We do all the cooking and dishes. Relax and unwind in the Northern Ontario wilderness. All the joys of wilderness canoeing within the comfort of Kukagami Lodge. Located at the edge of the Chiniguchi Waterway Park. www.kukagamilodge.com 705-521-6587
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- BECKY MASON'S
SOLO CANOE VIDEO
The Classic Solo Canoeing video or DVD can
be purchased at Becky Mason's website. See details at http://www.redcanoes.ca/becky/canoe/solo.html.
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- PADDLES,
WANIGANS,
REFLECTOR OVENS
HAND-CARVED
PADDLES:
Various hardwoods & blade designs. Kids sizes too!
WANIGANS:
Baltic birch ply with contrasting hardwood trim. Various sizes, decoration
eg. petroglyph designs available.
REFLECTOR OVENS:
Swedish built reflector ovens for sale; $75 plus $5 shipping.
Clever design (photo available) offers the following advantages:
· lightweight (aluminum) and compact (collapsible)
so easy to pack and carry
· quick and easy to set up due to the integral hinges
· fast baking, reflects towards the centre from all
7 sides, heats a relatively small volume space evenly
· fits standard 9" round or 8" square baking pans,
a loaf tin or 6-muffin pan
Contact: Rob Stevens (in Hamilton) Tel: 905-383-1719 or Email.
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BACKCOUNTRY GEAR EXCHANGE
We buy, sell, consign outdoor adventure gear, equipment and clothing. Canoes, kayaks, bikes, watersports, camping, backpacking, wintersports, tripping. We also offer complete and partial outfitting in Algonquin Park. Check out our site at www.gearexchange.ca or visit us in Kearney, Ont., Algonquin Park Access #2,3,4. Contact Chris at 705-783-2005 or email us at info@gearexchange.ca
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- FOR SALE: BARRELS
Canoe barrels, dock barrels, rain barrels, pails, tote tanks, steel drums, fibre drums, supersacs/jumbo bags, and water hose. All barrels are food grade ad range from 10 to 60 gallons. 30,000 feet available of water hose. Lots of clean 1 inch PVC hose and 3/4" fibre reinforced.
Please contact Larry at: Larry_p3@hotmail.com
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GLOBALSTAR PHONE FOR RENT
Satellite connection may occasionally be sporadic.
Rental for $75 per week plus $2.00 per minute.
Located in Guelph.
Contact Jack fremith at j_frimeth@hotmail.com or 519 823 5709.
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SPOT SATELLITE PERSONAL TRACKER – BUY OR RENT
SPOT is an amazing, one-of-a-kind device that combines GPS technology with proprietary Simplex satellite communication to pinpoint your exact location anywhere in the world. Its capabilities include: sending 911 emergency distress signal; HELP message via email or any mobile device and “I’m OK” email/text message that includes the link to Google Maps, showing your precise location to friends and family back home! SPOT is waterproof to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes, and it floats.
For more information or to buy your SPOT, visit www.avantura.ca or contact Aleks at info@avantura.ca
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- THE FORGOTTEN
SKILLS
This 90-minute DVD video by Cliff Jacobson
provides expert techniques and equipment tips to make your camping experience
more rewarding.
Cost is $19.95 USD plus $3.00 USD postage and handling. Order your copy:
Cliff Jacobson
W10070 State Road 29
River Falls, WI 54022, USA
715 425 9545
For inquiries, Email Cliff
Jacobson.
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- CANOESONGS
VOLUME I FROM PORTAGE PRODUCTIONS
Canoesongs Volume I cd's are now available
from Portage Productions. The cost of each cd is $20.00 (tax included)
plus $2.50 shipping for each cd ordered within Canada. If you want to order
more than 2 cd's, or if ordering from outside of Canada contact Bev Mills for rates.
Check the website, www.canoesongs.ca
for more information including ordering by credit card. For mail orders,
send to:
Bev Mills
Portage Productions
31 Burnview Crescent
Toronto, ON
M1H 1B4
Canada
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- DRIVE
IN SHUTTLE SERVICE
Shuttle service is
available for the Dumoine, Petawawa, Coulonge and Noire
Rivers. Accommodation is available at the Eddy Inn in Deep
River. See details at www.valleyvent.ca
or contact Valley Ventures at 613-584-2577 or
Email
Valley Ventures
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- WATER ACCESS COTTAGE FOR RENT
Comfortable water access cottage amidst rock
and pines and the songs of owls and veeries. Paddle a short distance up
the Black River to a set of cascades or up the Moira River to an
picturesque open area and a granite outcropping perfect for a shore lunch.
Hike along the rock above the cottage to a heron nesting area and beyond,
if you want, to the beaver dam. Paddle among the flooded maples in the
spring or in and around their colorful leaves in fall. Reasonable rates.
If interested contact Email Edith Baragar.
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