Souris River Canoe

[NancyT]

Hey Ingo, I think we just passed your canoe headed for Ely!

[Ingo]

Hey Ingo, I think we just passed your canoe headed for Ely!

Hopefully Checking on it is on my list for today.

[NancyT]

We passed two trailers with Souris River Canoes, but only one had two LeTrige Kevlars.

[Ingo]

We passed two trailers with Souris River Canoes, but only one had two LeTrige Kevlars.

Mine is in Ely . Now trying to arrange for my brother to get up there so we can bring it home to NC in July. AHHH, the wait is killing me!

[NancyT]

Well crap!! We coulda picked it up on our way back since we had extra days to spare. I don't think it woulda fit on my Sunfire with ours though.

[Ingo]

Finally got our Quetico 17 Le Tigre home to NC on July 7 ! Got a couple of paddles in up in Wis. and hope to get out this weekend. Got bronze gunnels which look great and I hope will be a little cooler in the NC sun. Nancy, I did pick up a kayak paddle and will try that for soloing. Plan to use a 5 gal. water jug or 2 for weight in the bow when solo (and empty). Will let you know how that works and try to post a pic or 2 this weekend if it doesn't rain too much.

[MikeT]

Good for you Ingo! I think you will love it, especially when you go to pick it up

For solo, try filling up some platypus's and/or water bottles and throwing them in your dry bag. It hugs the bottom nice and creates a good center of gravity. Enjoy!

[NancyT]

WooHoo!! I'm so happy for you!
You will love the kayak paddle. I will never canoe with a regular paddle again. Though we do have one as a spare in case something happens. (knock on wood)

[Ingo]

WooHoo!! I'm so happy for you!
You will love the kayak paddle. I will never canoe with a regular paddle again. Though we do have one as a spare in case something happens. (knock on wood)

Hey Nancy, I've given the kayak paddle a fair shot but have to say I'm not in love with it. It is faster, and easier into a headwind no doubt. But the traditional canoe paddling strokes are rather engrained in me, and it also seems a little short. I have a 240cm one but put a longer pricier 280cm on my Christmas list. So the jury is still out for me. If I do solo trip I'll probably bring one of each--recent day tripping has found me switching back and forth.

[NancyT]

I have the 240cm and in the front, it's a little short. Mike uses the 250cm in the back and says it's fine, in hindsight, I wish I would have gotten the longer one but at the price we paid, I will make due.