This is very interesting! And spreading the gear is essential indeed. Just one note tho, the clove hitch will stay put ONLY with tension on both sides. Cut the cord one side, or remove tension, and the knot will unwrap. IF you use that knot, you must add another knot on top to secure it in case one side gets lose. And I prefer to secure the gear tight in a canoe. It's bad when it starts wiggling around in rapids and could make you flip over easily (and/or damage the canoe). I would have never been able to do the MacKenzie river with a lose cargo that's 100% sure. More than one ship in history sank because of lose cargo. One advice for all viewers here: Some people will waste time and energy to always change their settings, going from a very thorough to a lose one depending on what they do. I, for myself, don't think it's a good thing because you're going to mess up one day or another that's 100% sure. The best, in my opinion, is to always go for the most efficient, secure and reliable setup. You'll soon won't even realize that you're putting more effort into it since it had become an habit. I'm talking setup here, not gear because choice of gear is always a question to adapt to what you're going to do, and what you like and can.
@@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide Hello from Michigan! This year were doing the Boundry Waters (again). We head out in two weeks! Maybe next year we head to Maine and say hi! I've been eye ballin' the Allagash.
William, thanks so much. I love passing along that experience. Hands on classes are going well. Next Poling classes are July 15 and July 22. Tarps and shelters is July 22 and Cooking is July 23. We’re having a blast! Go to 3MinutesMaineGuide.com and check it out. Thanks for watching!
Not my canoe tipping but countless stories of guests tipping but all the gear was secure. No chasing or diving for sunken treasure. Also countless stories of seeing groups I wasn’t Guiding tip and running down the floating cooler and grabbing it for them so they at least had food afterwards. Talk about a yard sale.
@@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide I hate to admit it, but I've been one of those who's tipped (twice) and had to chase down gear. It's dangerous. Eventually stopped learning everything the hard way (in life) and got ahead of it with experts like yourself. Thanks for putting out these Videos.
i got a question. strangely i have always used the "wrong" seat (the most inward one that is slightly wider). is this cause for concern? i am not floating thru rivers like you guys, but the other seat has always been causing wonkyness for me.
If you are solo, you will be in that seat, the bow seat, which is closer to the center of the boat and wider and that is right. If you’re alone in the boat.
Canoeists come in all shapes and sizes. I know overweight men and women who thoroughly enjoyed and excel at the sport. Canoeing is a great way to lose weight, if that’s a goal. As long as you have a life vest that fits and do what you can do safely I say enjoy a beautiful day on a river…sitting down.
My bro is really fat and likes drinking wiskey ... he is not allowed in the canoe anymore. He always forgets that he can't stand up, and it is swim time for me ... heh heh ... My tip is make sure the seats are bolted really good to the gunnel, and kneel with your but against the seat if you need a little stability in moving water. Make sure you have a knee pad, or glue a neoprene pad down for kneeling.
So the worst canoeist has to do the dishes, too? Calling them the dish washer isn't very nice, either. (Just kidding.) Do you ever use dry bags? Thanks for the video.
I don't understand something: You seem to say the gear has to stay in the boat after a capsize, to displace water, yet your gear is only _tethered_ to the boat, where it won't displace any water. What am i missing?
Martin thanks for sharing. The big trip box forward of the portage yoke is tethered on both sides of the box. One short tether goes to the portage yoke the other goes to the thwart towards the bow. Hope this helps. Sometimes in the constraints of time it doesn’t all translate. Message anytime with questions.
This little video just saved all of our gear. Thanks Lisa!
Glad it was helpful!
No nonsense videos every time, keep up the good work ! I love your passion, especially when you talk about tieing in the gear you want to keep !
"Like a big yahhd sale goin' down tha rivah" Absolutely 💯 perfection yet again! Love it Lisa, keep 'em coming!! - signed, "The Dishwasher"
We all start out as the dishwasher.
Great video Lisa. Learned that when I was 13yrs old. Which was a long time ago 😃. Still sound knowledge. Thank you. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻 🛶
This is very interesting! And spreading the gear is essential indeed.
Just one note tho, the clove hitch will stay put ONLY with tension on both sides. Cut the cord one side, or remove tension, and the knot will unwrap. IF you use that knot, you must add another knot on top to secure it in case one side gets lose. And I prefer to secure the gear tight in a canoe. It's bad when it starts wiggling around in rapids and could make you flip over easily (and/or damage the canoe). I would have never been able to do the MacKenzie river with a lose cargo that's 100% sure. More than one ship in history sank because of lose cargo.
One advice for all viewers here: Some people will waste time and energy to always change their settings, going from a very thorough to a lose one depending on what they do. I, for myself, don't think it's a good thing because you're going to mess up one day or another that's 100% sure. The best, in my opinion, is to always go for the most efficient, secure and reliable setup. You'll soon won't even realize that you're putting more effort into it since it had become an habit. I'm talking setup here, not gear because choice of gear is always a question to adapt to what you're going to do, and what you like and can.
Great and to the point! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
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@@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide Hello from Michigan!
This year were doing the Boundry Waters (again). We head out in two weeks!
Maybe next year we head to Maine and say hi! I've been eye ballin' the Allagash.
You always tell when someone speaks from experience. Lisa when your on cc the loon prints out as no no no no no no . Lol
William, thanks so much. I love passing along that experience. Hands on classes are going well. Next Poling classes are July 15 and July 22. Tarps and shelters is July 22 and Cooking is July 23. We’re having a blast! Go to 3MinutesMaineGuide.com and check it out. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Lisa 👍
Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting. Great hat!
Quote of the video - "Like a big yard sale floating down the river."
I wish I could claim it, but it was Maine Guide Mike Patterson’s favorite. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Lisa. That looks like a great system. Got any stories with your canoe tipping, and this system saving the day?
Not my canoe tipping but countless stories of guests tipping but all the gear was secure. No chasing or diving for sunken treasure. Also countless stories of seeing groups I wasn’t Guiding tip and running down the floating cooler and grabbing it for them so they at least had food afterwards. Talk about a yard sale.
@@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide I hate to admit it, but I've been one of those who's tipped (twice) and had to chase down gear. It's dangerous. Eventually stopped learning everything the hard way (in life) and got ahead of it with experts like yourself. Thanks for putting out these
Videos.
Where did you find the small blue food barrels? Have had trouble finding any that small in that style.
Recreational Barrelworks and Rutagaga Paddles, they have them. I got mine last Spring from Rutagaga. Good luck.
@@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide thank you.
What did you mean at the end when you said if everything is tied in and you never get the boat you still have your outfit?
If you’ve fully wrapped a boat on a rock and can’t free it before dark no matter what you try.
Toes up, canoe in front and never behind . Never float in front of the canoe… sincerely. A master Maine guide.
Yes exactly and don’t wrap the painter line around your wrist. Thanks for sharing.
i got a question. strangely i have always used the "wrong" seat (the most inward one that is slightly wider). is this cause for concern? i am not floating thru rivers like you guys, but the other seat has always been causing wonkyness for me.
If you are solo, you will be in that seat, the bow seat, which is closer to the center of the boat and wider and that is right. If you’re alone in the boat.
@@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide ahh okok thank you for the help!
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Any tips for OVERWEIGHT canoeist?
Canoeists come in all shapes and sizes. I know overweight men and women who thoroughly enjoyed and excel at the sport. Canoeing is a great way to lose weight, if that’s a goal. As long as you have a life vest that fits and do what you can do safely I say enjoy a beautiful day on a river…sitting down.
My bro is really fat and likes drinking wiskey ... he is not allowed in the canoe anymore. He always forgets that he can't stand up, and it is swim time for me ... heh heh ... My tip is make sure the seats are bolted really good to the gunnel, and kneel with your but against the seat if you need a little stability in moving water. Make sure you have a knee pad, or glue a neoprene pad down for kneeling.
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NOBODYS COMING FOR YOU ON THE ST.JOHN SO TIE IT ALL IN!
True that! Thanks for watching.
So the worst canoeist has to do the dishes, too? Calling them the dish washer isn't very nice, either. (Just kidding.) Do you ever use dry bags? Thanks for the video.
Sure. I use than for tents, chairs and day bags.
'Promo SM'
I don't understand something: You seem to say the gear has to stay in the boat after a capsize, to displace water, yet your gear is only _tethered_ to the boat, where it won't displace any water. What am i missing?
Martin thanks for sharing. The big trip box forward of the portage yoke is tethered on both sides of the box. One short tether goes to the portage yoke the other goes to the thwart towards the bow. Hope this helps. Sometimes in the constraints of time it doesn’t all translate. Message anytime with questions.
very sloppy and inefficient.
Ya done learned me something else Lisa 👍🏻😆😊🛶