by Christopher Crowhurst | Jun 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
This past weekend I led a three day trip up the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. There were six of us, each at very different places with our paddling skills and experience of paddling Lake Superior. I car pooled with Jeff, bringing along the kayak trailer...
by Christopher Crowhurst | May 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Jacquelyn and I spent a long weekend visiting our favorite North Shore destinations. Much hiking, photography, great food, and a visit to a spa. This view of the Grand Marais Harbor wall and lighthouse is one I have revisited numerous times due to the lovely lichen in...
by Christopher Crowhurst | May 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
A good friend of mine, James Manke, recently traveled to Japan where he to took part in a Qajaq rolling event (GUTS) organized by Qajaq Japan. On his return he wrote about the use of the word “boat” being offensive to the Inuit that he met. He was told...
by Christopher Crowhurst | May 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
A great artist does not necessarily a great businessman make. I regularly gripe at Ron at Novorca about his lack of attention to marketing. The carbon fiber Greenland paddle market place has become more competitive in recent years with at least seven commercial...
by Christopher Crowhurst | Apr 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
I am now on the third version of the jig I am constructing to measure and compare Greenland paddle flexibility. The three revisions have improved the jig to a point that I now feel it is good enough to share the details of how it is constructed. The criteria I set...
by Christopher Crowhurst | Apr 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Winter has decided to squat on Spring in Minnesota this year. We were granted another delightful 8 inches of snow this past week, and have another forecast for this week. Being Minnesotans though we are making the best of it. Video courtesy Peggy O’Neal Despite...
