Thanks Lisa, my partner and I love being out in the rough (often on the ocean) and we're always wondering when to call it. I'm always in the first quarter. A great topic might be how to safely turn and run.
How to safely turn and run..good idea for a topic. I’ll see what I can do, maybe not right away, but you bring up some really good points all canoeists have dealt with. Thanks for commenting!
Best advise ever. “ If your plan requires that everything goes right. You need a new plan.” This isn’t just safe canoeing advice. This is every day life advice.
As a former canoeing/dogsledding guide, sitting snowbound in Northern Ontario, I am enjoying this series and appreciate your dedication to knowing your craft and taking care of your guests.
@@Mainepolingguide Really nice to hear from you. One of the most difficult things about paddling I think is the decission making: go no go. When I paddle with my wife and kids in remote parts of Sweden, I not only have to think about my own skill level, but also that of my wife and kids (I’m the most experienced, but certainly not a pro). Last year we had to island-hop to our exit point due to the winds and occosional white caps on the open water. We made it out fine but navigating was harder than usual (stress levels rose I guess). So navigating on big lakes might be a good topic for a three minute lesson😉
@@krijnkrijn I was concerned the first time I watched this episode, I wanted to be clear the “group” deciding is for trips without a professional Guide. If you’ve hired a Guide it’s the Guides call. Having said that, yes when you decide to move as a group it’s the weakest paddlers skills that are the determining factor. I also used to have the weakest paddler in front of me if anything happens they will be blown back to you. There is a lot of stress crossing a big body of water in the wind, no doubt. It’s always better to arrive late…but arrive.
Good advice. There have been times when my group decided to paddle at night after the wind dropped in order to make our pick up. Night travel (especially with a moon) can be a wonderful experience
Yes, another trick for big lake trips is to cycle the trip to a full moon. I’ve only done it once, and it was spectacular. I saw a mama beaver teaching a kit to swim.
It’s pretty easy once rafted up with canoeists holding boats together to tie the painter lines and attach boats bow and stern. If you can make the bow section of the raft of boats squeeze in just a bit, like someone walking “pigeon toed” and the stern tied together straight you’ll be more efficient.
Cape Hataress WAS home for 3 years. Even the big boys, Cut them in two... It's what the big ships do... The sea will always teach you what you don't know.
I’ve never done that but I’ve catamaran 2 canoes together or rafted several up to make an open water crossing with weak (boys) canoeists when the wind was going in our direction.
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Thanks Lisa, my partner and I love being out in the rough (often on the ocean) and we're always wondering when to call it. I'm always in the first quarter. A great topic might be how to safely turn and run.
How to safely turn and run..good idea for a topic. I’ll see what I can do, maybe not right away, but you bring up some really good points all canoeists have dealt with. Thanks for commenting!
Best advise ever. “ If your plan requires that everything goes right. You need a new plan.” This isn’t just safe canoeing advice. This is every day life advice.
Samuel, I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for watching.
As a former canoeing/dogsledding guide, sitting snowbound in Northern Ontario, I am enjoying this series and appreciate your dedication to knowing your craft and taking care of your guests.
Clayton, thanks for watching and commenting.
Keep ‘em comin Lisa! 👍
Thank you Lisa Happy New Years. Cutting wood an putting it the bow earlier is a great time saver an life saver .
Shawn, again thanks for watching and commenting you make the channel a community.
Awesome. Can't add anything else but smart, basic and important info for safe paddling. Thank you.
You bet!
Really great that you share your knowledge and experience with us. Thank you Lisa; you’re the best!
RT thanks for watching and commenting I really look forward to all canoeists comments, it often sparks another episode.
@@Mainepolingguide Really nice to hear from you. One of the most difficult things about paddling I think is the decission making: go no go. When I paddle with my wife and kids in remote parts of Sweden, I not only have to think about my own skill level, but also that of my wife and kids (I’m the most experienced, but certainly not a pro). Last year we had to island-hop to our exit point due to the winds and occosional white caps on the open water. We made it out fine but navigating was harder than usual (stress levels rose I guess). So navigating on big lakes might be a good topic for a three minute lesson😉
@@krijnkrijn I was concerned the first time I watched this episode, I wanted to be clear the “group” deciding is for trips without a professional Guide. If you’ve hired a Guide it’s the Guides call. Having said that, yes when you decide to move as a group it’s the weakest paddlers skills that are the determining factor. I also used to have the weakest paddler in front of me if anything happens they will be blown back to you. There is a lot of stress crossing a big body of water in the wind, no doubt. It’s always better to arrive late…but arrive.
Nice work Lisa, I enjoy learning from you.
Mark thanks for watching. Hearing from other canoeists always makes the Winter go faster.
Great practical advice! Thank you AGAIN!
Dan thanks for watching and commenting it’s making this channel a community.
Good stuff Lisa....Happy New Year & paddle on!
Jim, thanks for commenting and watching. It makes the long Winter seem shorter.
Good advice. There have been times when my group decided to paddle at night after the wind dropped in order to make our pick up. Night travel (especially with a moon) can be a wonderful experience
Yes, another trick for big lake trips is to cycle the trip to a full moon. I’ve only done it once, and it was spectacular. I saw a mama beaver teaching a kit to swim.
Looking forward to some more soon😁
Thanks for tuning in during the Winter.
@@Mainepolingguide lol...yea, I'm down south and keep forgetting that not every state has 60 degree winter lows...lol
It’s pretty easy once rafted up with canoeists holding boats together to tie the painter lines and attach boats bow and stern. If you can make the bow section of the raft of boats squeeze in just a bit, like someone walking “pigeon toed” and the stern tied together straight you’ll be more efficient.
@@Mainepolingguide Challengeing to maneuver?
Sometimes you have to tack, but no it’s just a slight angle so the waves don’t pull the boats apart.
Love it!
Hey Dan thanks for watching. Stay safe on the road, you’re driving something much bigger than a canoe.
Cape Hataress WAS home for 3 years. Even the big boys, Cut them in two...
It's what the big ships do...
The sea will always teach you what you don't know.
Oh man, true that!
Could you use an outrigger on a canoe?
I’ve never done that but I’ve catamaran 2 canoes together or rafted several up to make an open water crossing with weak (boys) canoeists when the wind was going in our direction.
@@Mainepolingguide cool...how were they lashed together? Also, I wonder if one of those blue barrels could be used in an emergency situation as well.
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