Nomad launch day!!

Jeff in MN · Post by **Jeff in MN** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:27 pm

At long last and not a minute too soon. I finished hanging the seats at 4am this morning. This afternoon, we took a test run in a lake near the house, and tonight, we're off to the BWCA with our new 17' Nomad. Thank you all for the support. I had a wonderful time building, and this forum was instrumental in completing the project.

-Jeff

Glen Smith · Post by **Glen Smith** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:32 pm

The Nomad looks great! Don't forget to give us a trip report when you get back home.

Snowman · Post by **Snowman** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:59 pm

Jeff,

Fantastic job! Be sure to enjoy her this summer!

Snowman

canoeblderinmt · Post by **canoeblderinmt** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:25 pm

Jeff,
A really nice job. I really like the darker colored strips in the bow and stern above the Shear line. A nice look. Have a great time in the BWCA.

Greg

mtpocket · Post by **mtpocket** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 7:27 pm

Great looking Nomad

Have a wonderful time paddling.

Bryan Hansel · Post by **Bryan Hansel** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:24 pm

Your canoe looks so nice, it makes me want a Nomad!

Hope you're having fun in the Boundary Waters!

Bassbug · Post by **Bassbug** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:24 pm

Jeff,

Nice looking Nomad. I'll be looking forward to the report on your trip.

Dale

Jeff in MN · Post by **Jeff in MN** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 3:37 pm

Thanks for all the comments. We had a wonderful time in the BWCA. I’m not an experienced paddler, but I thought the boat handled 2 large adults and a bunch of gear with no problems. Not only was the boat a great conversation starter crossing paths with other canoeists, but even with random strangers at gas stations en route.

in the BWCA (because who doesn't like more pictures):

Bryan Hansel · Post by **Bryan Hansel** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 5:40 pm

What lakes were you on in the BWCA?

Jeff in MN · Post by **Jeff in MN** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:56 pm

Bryan,
We were in Snowbank, Disappointment, and Parent Lake. I grew up in Duluth, but never made it to the BWCA. We were always sailing on Lake Superior, for our summer trips, so this was all very new to me. I can't wait to go back.

Bryan Hansel · Post by **Bryan Hansel** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:07 pm

I know what you mean. We just got out from an overnight on Brule. The sunrise was one of the most beautiful that I've ever seen.

Jeff in MN · Post by **Jeff in MN** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:42 pm

Bryan,
ohhh the brule. I love the south shore area. I sailed out of Duluth, while I was growing up, but I've had my boat in Bayfield and more recently Cornucopia. Now, we're looking for smaller boat and smaller water adventures, for the next couple years. I'd love to find some spots that I can just take off and canoe/camp for a long weekend if the weather is nice. I love the BWCA, but it's a long haul from the cities, and it seems like you really need to plan ahead to get permits. I'm sure I'll have some preplanned trips upcoming, but do you have any suggestions for a quick getaway in the Duluthish area? How's camping on the brule handled. Isn't that a WI State Forest?

-Jeff