Spring is Coming! - Canoecopia

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“Rooted in the outdoors since 1976”
the Island’s lighthouse legacy. Lake Superior’s tumultuous
weather has shaped many a destiny over the years and no
Superior story is complete without its mention.
Essential Equipment For Paddling
Whether you go out for a day, a week
or a month, there are certain skills
and equipment that paddlers need to
make the most out of their trip. One
of Wayne’s favorite sayings sums
it up best, “There is no such thing as
bad weather, only improper equipment.”
That being said, how do you choose the right
equipment from all the options that are available on the market?
How much equipment is too much? When you have limited
resources which equipment should be on the top of your list?
How To Choose The Kayak That Works Best For You
Let’s face it; if there was one perfect kayak, we would all
be paddling it. When a kayak is designed it is done so with
specific performance goals. In addition, kayak performance
is also dependent upon the skill and the size of the paddler.
Where you paddle also makes a difference, because not all
water conditions and environments are the same. When you
put all of the variables together trying to choose a kayak can be
an overwhelming task from the seemingly endless variety of
boats available in the marketplace. Before you buy or upgrade
to your next boat you may want to listen to a systematic way to
shop for a kayak. Your ultimate goal should be to find the boat
that fits your needs and your budget. If you want a step-by-step
approach to finding the kayak that works best for you then join
Wayne Horodowich for a dynamic and detailed discussion.
Wayne will draw upon his 25+ years of teaching kayaking
and fitting paddlers into kayaks so they can have an enjoyable
experience.
{ matt howell }
{ wayne horodowich }
The Great Missinaibi Adventure:
Diving for Lost Treasure
In August of 2009 Missinaibi Headwaters
Outfitters teamed up with Outpost Magazine and
CBC television to take a team of adventurers
on a 7 day scuba diving adventure down the
Missinaibi River looking for lost treasures from
the fur trade era. The team, directed by lead guide
Matt Howell, included Les Stroud (Survivorman)
and Evan Solomon (host of CBC Newsworld's, Power
and Politics with Evan Solomon). Join Matt Howell as he
presents the logistical challenges of leading such a unique trip
(think 11 people with normal gear, plus personal gear, plus
scuba gear, plus air compressor ...) as well as the findings and
an overview of the trip itself.
{ eric jackson }
Developing a Paddling Family
Eric Jackson has created a true family business:
selling to families, developing family and
kid programs, and living the family dream.
He has two kids who compete along side of
him in kayaking on the USA Team and paddle
with him daily. His wife is part of the family business, and
they all work from home or on the river. Jackson Kayak cut
the average starting age for paddlers in half by creating boats
for kids in 2004 and continues to develop boats in different
categories. Eric will show you how to develop your family (or
help someone else’s family) into a happy unit that plays together.
You know what they say about families that play together!
{ cliff jacobson }
Cooking Secrets
Discover a wealth of food ideas that will
make your canoeing and camping trips
more fun. Emphasis is on fast-to-prepare
entrees that take no more than 20 minutes
to make. Discover pita pizza, tortilla melts,
northwoods stir fry, garlic-cheese pita melts and
egg mcpita, and carmel tortillas. Learn tricks for preparing meals
in cold blustery weather and for large groups. How do you make
Red River cereal for ten on a one burner trail stove without burning
the porridge?
Learn how to modify cookware from home so you can use it afield.
Discover clever ways to keep your stove in tip-top shape (did you
know that carburetor cleaner unclogs stove valves?). Enjoy all this
and more, based on Cliff’s book, Basic Illustrated Cooking.
Packing & Portaging
Learn how to efficiently pack for a canoe trip and waterproof
your gear without relying on expensive technology. Discover
the pro's and con's of various portage packs, dry bags and
wanigans (dry boxes) and learn how each is best utilized on a
canoe trip. Adventurous participants may try double-packing
a heavy load with a tumpline. We'll check out portage yokes,
canoe tumplines and portaging procedures.
{ jerry karbon }
Repairing Wood /
Canvas and Cedar
Strip Canoes
Learn about common
wood and canvas
and cedar strip canoe
repair as Jerry uses an old,
uncanvased canoe hull to
demonstrate various repair problems, such as broken or missing
ribs, planking, gunwales, stems, seats and thwarts. He’ll discuss