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[Nick Dennis]

FLOTILLA: A collective noun for canoes is a flotilla. A flotilla refers to a group or fleet of canoes that are usually seen together, being rowed or paddled in unison. This term highlights the visually appealing scene of multiple canoes floating together, as if forming a cohesive unit, ready for a shared adventure. Come join the WCHA “flotilla “ You know it makes sense!#woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodencanoes #canadiancanoemuseum Photo credit-Chris Eden

 

[Nick Dennis]

COMING OR GOING ? : Red sky in the morning, shepherds warning. red sky at night, shepherds delight . Paddling at either the start or end of the day can be equally rewarding giving often perfect conditions #woodencanoeheritageassociation#woodencanoes #canadiancanoeculture#canadiancanoemuseum Photo: Sam Browning

 

[Nick Dennis]

BRING SOME FRIENDS: the annual WCHA Assembly 2024 is scheduled for July 16-21 at Paul Smiths College, Paul Smiths, NY. Block out those dates now and bring family, friends, and neighbors! The schedule of presenters and other details are being developed and will be made available via the main WCHA forum, our social media sites, and the Wooden Canoe Journal. #woodencanoeheritageassociation #canadiancanoemuseum#saranaclake #woodencanoe #canadiancanoeculture#oldtowncanoe

 

[Nick Dennis]

THE COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW: It’s often said “ it’s your canoe so paint it what ever colour you like “ Some chose the more difficult route. Old Town Pattern No 22 on a Charles River Old Town even had a canoe painted two colours on different sides so they had double the oppoopportunity for sales advertising #woodencanoeheritageassociation #oldtowncanoes #canadiancanoemuseum #woodencanoes

 

[Nick Dennis]

Canoodling: As we approach Valentines Day and with this years Assembly theme being Courting Canoes this is quite apt. Put some lip salve on and get ready to smooch! #woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodcanvascanoe #woodencanoes #oldtowncanoes #saranaclakeadk #adirondacks #canadiancanoeculture #canadiancanoemuseum

 

[Worth Gretter]

I just looked up canoodling. No etymological connection to canoeing at all, but a nice idea nonetheless!

 

[Nick Dennis]

Depends on the spelling

 

[Nick Dennis]

IF YOU CAN’T PADDLE THEN SAIL! : a steady breeze helped the canoe sailors on Lower St Regis Lake at the 2023 WCHA Assembly. Come and join us in July and if you have a sailing rig bring it! #womenwhocanoe #woodencanoeheritageassociation #oldtowncanoes #saranaclakeadk #adirondacks #canadiancanoemuseum #

 

[Rob Stevens]

On the Assembly Program for 2024:
Intro to Canoe Sailing – Part 1 (on land)
Benson Gray, Geoffrey Burke and Sandy Bate introduce rigging canoes and basic sailing techniques. (Wed 9-11)

Intro to Canoe Sailing – Part 2 (on water)
Canoe sailors take to the water to apply their learnings. (Wed 1-4)

 

[John Sand]

Looks interesting. I'll sail anything, have two wood canoes with mast steps, and a bunch of rigs.

 

[Benson Gray]

I'll sail anything, have two wood canoes with mast steps, and a bunch of rigs.

Bring them along. We can help sort them out during the land demonstration.

Benson

 

[John Sand]

Thanks Benson, I've enjoyed trying them in different canoes, kayaks and dinghies. I'm a bit of a boat hoarder, boat parts too. Maybe some members would be interested in seeing my old cotton sails, though few of them are serviceable.

 

[Nick Dennis]

THE MAGICAL HOUR: A lone sailor makes the best of the day wait ha late evening sailing session at the WCHA Assembly held at Paul Smiths in the Adirondacks. This year sailing will be on the programme agenda so pack a bailer and a sponge and have a go #woodencanoeheritageassociation #paulsmithscollege #adirondacks #saranaclake #sailingcanoe #canadiancanoemuseum #woodboatsofinstagram #woodencanoes #adirondackoutfitters

 

[Nick Dennis]

CLOTHING OPTIONAL,PFD's MANDATORY: At the 2024 WCHA Assembly not only is the theme "Courting Canoes" but part of the Assembly programme will be sailing a canoe. Come and have ago; bring a hat to cover your modesty ! Photo credit Franzisha Heinze [#woodencanoeheritageassociation](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/woodencanoeheritageassociation/) [#paulsmithscollege](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/paulsmithscollege/)[#adirondacks](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/adirondacks/) [#woodcanoe](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/woodcanoe/) [#sailingcanoe](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sailingcanoe/)[#canadiancanoemuseum](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/canadiancanoemuseum/) [#oldtowncanoe](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/oldtowncanoe/) [#saranaclakeadk](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/saranaclakeadk/)[#redcanoes](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/redcanoes/).ca

 

[Nick Dennis]

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: The annual WCHA Assembly at Paul Smiths in the Adirondacks during July gives everyone the opportunity to learn new skills on or off the water. Come and have a go! July 16-21st Paul Smith's College.#woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodencanoes #paulsmithscollege #adirondacks #canadiancanoeculture #canadiancanoemuseum #saranaclake #oldtowncanoe #chestnutcanoe

 

[Nick Dennis]

THE ART OF THE CANOE: There is nothing as photogenic as a wooden canoe. Grab a canoe, a camera and share your view. Here is an example from Michael Grace #woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodboatsofinstagram #woodencanoes #oldtowncanoes #canadiancanoemuseum

 

[Nick Dennis]

GO ON, YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO! : With spring not too far off grab a canoe, paddle and a buddy and enjoy the great outdoors. #woodencanoeheritageassociation #woodencanoes #bearmountainboats #stewartriverboatworks #oldtowncanoe #adirondacks #canadiancanoeculture #canadiancanoemuseum photo credit Craig Johnson

 

[Nick Dennis]

BLUE IS MY FAVOURITE COLOUR: As Henry Ford is reputed to have said “ Any color the customer wants as long as it’s black”. Here at a previous WCHA Assembly blue was clearly the customers choice! #woodencanoeheritageassociation #oldtowncanoe #adirondacks #canadiancanoemuseum #woodencanoes #saranaclakeadk

 

[Nick Dennis]

HAPPY EASTER: The WCHA would like to wish all its members and followers a Happy Easter. Grab a paddle, canoe and go chill in the great outdoors

 

[Nick Dennis]

AND CHILL: It is said that time spent near water is the secret to happiness. Go grab a canoe and check it out as depicted here on a recent WCHA paddle event. You know it makes sense. Andy Gulland takes advantage of a few moments on an English waterway to relax nd take it all in.