Wansford lock for lunch and back.
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...
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Blog - Tales From The River & Workshop
Jul 27, 2021
Felix's Canoe How to Strip a Stripper!
With the thwart glued and stabilising the hull I was now able to proceed with stripping varnish from the inside. Although there is still...
Jul 27, 2021
Felix's Canoe the Rebuilding of a Genuine Antique Day 2.
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...
Jul 27, 2021
Felix's Canoe the Rebuilding of a Genuine Antique
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...
Jul 27, 2021
Sailing Rig, Making the Rudder.
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...
Jul 27, 2021
Mast Foot and Bracket
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...
Jul 27, 2021
Lee Boards "Morris Style"
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...
Jul 27, 2021
Sailing Rig Lee board bracket.
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...
Jul 27, 2021
Sailing Rig Mast Part 3
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...
Jul 27, 2021
A Quiet Paddle on the Brecon Canal
The Brecon Canal is not far from where my brother lives so I was able to combine a visit to him with a bit of paddling. The first time I...
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