It is so great to be able to row year-round! I was out last week and tried out the little camera that I ordered from China. I'll have to play around with the setting and the mount, but it's cool to be able to share the view from the boat. The creaking sound you hear is the seat rack rubbing against the hull. I'll have to put some felt pads down to quiet  it. Like the sound of the water past the hull though.

I started the new year with a row in "Fine" number 1. I haven't been out for a couple of weeks, but I have my boat down on the dock again, and it was beautiful this afternoon so off I went. You can look at my row here.

 I'm planning to be at three events this summer.  First, the Richmond  Maritime Festival, on July 28 and 29. Then back home for Pender Harbour Days on August 3,4,5. And finally at the Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival at Granville Island on August 23 to 26. Come and see the latest "Fine" sliding seat boat, and if you make it to Pender Harbour Days, you could also go for a row in my personal "Fine" or in the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society's Handliner.

 Just like the one I traveled across Canada with; but with a couple of upgrades. The rigger is slightly lighter,and the rear deck is cedar (instead of door-skin). The light band in the hull is yellow cedar, and I've got the oars down to 5 lbs. Put it on Craigslist today.
Boat is sold! new owner in Seattle.

These canoes are crated and on their way to Italy, via the client's home in Germany.
Red Cedar, with yellow cedar and maple trim, and red and yellow cedar paddles. The seat backrests are held in place with rare earth magnets, they snap into place nicely!