Maiden Voyage!!!

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RonMc1954
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Maiden Voyage!!!

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Well she's done and she floats!! Handles great, I think I need some lessons on getting in and out with out falling over! :embarassed Here are a few Pics and there are more on my web site. Thanks to all of this forums great help, My First Kayak is sweet!!
http://groups.msn.com/Buildingstripcano ... snw?Page=1
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Glen Smith
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Post by Glen Smith »

Ron, the kayak looks fantastic! This link shows how to get in and out of the kayak graciously: http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?31
Peter Kotowych
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Maiden Voyage

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Looks great!!
Nice job Ron. You must be very pleased.

Pete
fisherguytoo
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very good site

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:wink That site that Glen recommendeds realy good.
Much info for new canoists like myself.
I just finished my 15' Ranger Prospector and put her in the
water this past tuesday and I did the GREAT SPLIT between
the canoe and the dock. Went under but had my vest on, so
no big deal other than feeling folish and being real wet. :laughing

That was probably a good start as I got the dumping over early
and started paying attention to what I was doing. etc.
Anyway, that is a very informative site and it is now on my
favorites list. Thanks, Glen
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Post by mtpocket »

RonMc1954,

I agree, your first kayak is sweet. You and I had our maiden voyage on the same day and it is kind of fitting that it happened on that particular day, Canada Day. Enjoy you kayak, it's beautiful.
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Post by canoeblderinmt »

Ron,
What a pretty boat! You did a very nice job!! :applause

Hope you enjoy her for years to come. Since you have a picture of another paddler on your website, I guess you'll be building another one soon?

Greg
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Post by RonMc1954 »

Thanks Greg, and yes your right, my wife likes the kayak better than the canoe I made. So talk has already started about one for her, if I can get her out of the one I just made. So, darn it looks like I HAVE to build another boat :laughing
She is already talking about what wood she wants!
Thanks again for your's and everybody elses comments.
Ron Mc
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