Grumman Canoe

How do I make my 14ft grumman canoe more stable?

Aug 01, 2007 by mrlambinator | Posted in Water Sports

I cut 4ft out of the center of my 18ft canoe and now it turns over so easy no one can paddle it..

Add ballast?

Whitewater float bags?

Tough one there....

17 ft Grumman Canoe

Recorded on May 25, 2010 using a Flip Video camcorder.

Gunflint Canoe Races

It’s been a very eventful last few weeks around Bearskin.  We are happy to be renting a lot of canoes, and maybe even happier to be renting a lot of cabins.  We are busier this summer than we have been recently, and it feels like it.  While it seems hectic at times, and certainly exhausting, it has also been quite fun and we’re never at a loss for something to do.

The Gunflint Canoe Races were held on July 21st.  They are a fundraiser for the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department, and are always one of the highlights of the summer. 

Unlike many canoe races, you won’t find any Kevlar canoes, or bent shaft paddles at the Gunflint races.  The golden rule of the races is only aluminum and roylex canoes and only straight paddles.  A common misconception is that these rules are in place simply to level the playing field.  In truth, if allowed access to high-end racing equipment, many of the locals would reach such high speeds that we would soon be witness to the kind of high speed wrecks commonly seen in jet boat racing.  So for the safety of the participants, but mainly the spectators, that shiny new Grumman is the hottest canoe there. 

Over the past three years, Bearskin has steadily improved at the races, and this year was our best yet.  The canoe races start with the long distance race.  Fellow Bearskin employee Ryan and I were able to place second, despite our inexperience paddling together.  Maybe next year we’ll do a few practice runs.

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