Lashed, Leashed or Loose? 15/03/2023 07:15:54 If we're out for a quiet afternoon on a pond we might not even have any kit in our boat. When we do have stuff, we might be happy with it all lying around, loose. At other times, we may balance three ... Expert Advice Traditional Canoe Read more
Outfitting an Open Canoe 15/03/2023 07:09:52 Sometimes, doing a decent job isn't that much harder than cutting corners, and that's certainly true when we're going to drill holes in a prized canoe. Our top tip? Read on… and don't go overboard! ... Expert Advice Traditional Canoe Read more
Outfitting a Canoe for Rivers and White Water 10/03/2023 12:24:42 Even if you don't paddle serious rapids, you'll benefit by knowing the ways of whitewater sport paddlers. But keep an open mind as you learn, for what works best in a short, sport canoe can be dangero... Expert Advice Traditional Canoe Read more
Outfitting a Canoe for Touring and Open Water 10/03/2023 06:16:43 Whilst no outfitting is a substitute for skills and experience, some outfitting solutions do keep more options open than others, especially if we ever end up in a situation we haven't anticipated, or ... Expert Advice Traditional Canoe Read more
Painters, Swimtails and Swimlines 02/03/2023 10:37:26 Although we might use one piece of line for multiple functions, there's a difference between using a rope as a painter, as a swimtail, and as a swimline. Our outfitting for these scenarios adds a "per... Expert Advice Traditional Canoe Read more
The Capacity of a Traditional Canoe 28/02/2023 16:13:03 Previous Next With appropriate skills and favourable conditions, pretty much any canoe loading might be considered responsible… but assessment in a specific situation is the only m... Expert Advice Traditional Canoe Read more
The Trim of the Canoe, Part III: Thwarts, etc. 22/02/2023 10:16:28 Previous Next At some point, we cross a line between trim level, which is mostly a matter of aesthetics, and outfitting, which is mostly a matter of prac... Expert Advice Traditional Canoe Read more
The Trim of the Canoe, Part II: Seats 21/02/2023 10:33:19 Previous Next No traditional canoe needs a seat, and seats are not traditional in all canoes… but choice of seating can make a huge difference to the look and feel... Expert Advice Traditional Canoe Read more
The Trim of the Canoe, Part I: Gunwales 17/02/2023 12:30:57 Previous Next If we are choosing a canoe, one of our first big decisions will be trim. Our choice sets the tone for everything else, and also has implications for everything fr... Expert Advice Traditional Canoe Read more
Choosing a Polyethylene Canoe: Which Construction? 16/02/2023 11:36:24 Previous Next Materials and construction are not all that set Silverbirch Canoes apart from the rest, but advanced polymers and industry-leading technical-moulding solutions a... Expert Advice Traditional Canoe Read more
Understanding Rotomoulded (Polyethylene) Canoes 16/02/2023 05:57:17 Previous Next Over the past decade, manufacturers have redefined what is possible in Polyethylene, pushing the limits of new polymers, material distribution and cook cyc... Expert Advice Traditional Canoe Read more
Canoe Care and Storage 26/01/2023 09:59:04 Previous Next In the days of wood-and-canvas canoes, careful storage was critical. Poor storage could lead to massive restoration projects. Modern canoes are far more resilient, bu... Expert Advice Traditional Canoe Read more