This......
because it's a beaut to paddle and feels like a little bit of history
You are one lucky person. It looks splendid. What make is it?
If it's not too rude, how much?Thanks Fred, yes I am very lucky - had to have quite a clear out of stuff to justify it!
It was made in Canada for me by Great Spirit Canoes and is a 'Pal' which is one of the 2 canoes Bill Mason used in his Path of the Paddle and Waterwalker films. You may know that Bill Mason's canoes were made by the Chestnut Canoe Company (who stopped trading in the late 70's), and Great Spirit make theirs on the original Chestnut molds - their chief builder also used to work for Chestnut, hence the sense of history with the canoe. I have agreed with Great Spirit to help bring them over here (a non-profit making arrangement I hasten to add!)
I am one happy bunny - just wish I lived next to a river or lake!!
If it's not too rude, how much?
Ok, this freaks me out now, I too have just bought one of those pocket stoves (seconds) and have always wanted a open-cannoe AND I notice that photo was taken with the exact same model camera that I have (FinePix S5000) spooky.Hi All,
Just wondering, what's the latest bit of kit you've brought and why? I thought it might be a good way of seeing if there are any trends and adding things to a "wish list" for the future.
I've just brought one of those niffty looking pocket folding stoves (seconds) as they look like a handy alternative to camping gas and hexi cookers.
I've also just brought this! Because I've always wanted one.
Cheers,
J