Blog - Tales From The River & Workshop

Hello folks As you may know I have been using Todd Bradshaws book"Canoe Rig The essence and the Art” to guide me in my design of sailing...

Hello Folks With household chores to do in the morning I didn't have much time for paddling today but I wanted to do a short paddle up to...

With the thwart glued and stabilising the hull I was now able to proceed with stripping varnish from the inside. Although there is still...

The first thing to do when faced with a canoe that has gathered dust for thirty two years is to give it a clean so you can see what you...

One of the most fascinating aspects of discovering old canoes is often the story that comes with them. This canoe came to me Via my good...

There are many ways to make a rudder assembly but I decided on this one which again comes from Todd Bradshaw's fabulous book. Once again...

Unlike the rest of the parts I have been making these pieces are made specifically to fit the Sunnyside Cruiser. They could of course be...

Having looked at the variety of lee boards and their shapes in Todd Bradshaw's Book I then went to look for suitable timber amongst my...

Having studied different lee board bracket designs in Todd Bradshaw's book I decided on the Morris style set up but with my own cabinet...

After a good sanding I set up the tool rest (also on my work mate) and with care was able to turn the top of the mast into a pleasing...