What’s New at White Rose Canoe - January 2023
Happy New Year! We hope y’all had a joyful holiday season!
Lots going on - read about: Winter Hours. Our 1st two Winter Gathers. Demo Day and Special Orders. Spray Deck Ordering and Installation. Additional Esquifs in stock.
It’s Time: Winter Hours
We’re shifting to a winter schedule for January, February and March.
Scheduled open hours will be:
Fridays: Noon to 6PM
Saturdays: 10am to 4pm
Looking forward to seeing you at the shop (and on the water)!
REMINDER: January 19 Winter Gather - The Canoe Center of the World: Old Town Maine??
Benson Gray, a historian with the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association and member of the Gray family, some of the founders of the Old Town Canoe Company, will talk about how a small town in Maine became, for a long while, the center of canoe building for the planet. It’s an amazing story of how a small shop grew to a worldwide phenomenon!
Old Town made beautiful wood and canvas canoes (we have a gorgeous one in the shop). Hearing about their story and the stories of the development of canoes over time gives such an appreciation for what can be done with these beautiful boats. Well worth the time.
UPDATE: February 16 Winter Gather - Introducing our presenters (you’ll want to read this…)
We’re excited to announce the speakers for the February Gathering: Tripping in Canada's Little North. Our two presenters have over a century of wilderness paddling experience between them. This experience, and their willingness to share the stories and knowledge gained over that time, make this a unique opportunity for you to listen, learn, enjoy and get your questions answered.
Speakers are:
Jonathan Berger has spent 64 years exploring and documenting his trips through the Canadian North. He is the co-author of “Canoe Atlas of the Little North”, described as "A landmark reference on a vast and historic area. First Nations people call it Nishwawbe-Aski, Land of the Original People. The area known as the Little North lies in Ontario and Manitoba, north of Lake Superior, east of Lake Winnipeg, west of James Bay and south of Hudson Bay." He also is a experienced sketch artist whose work illustrates the Little Atlas.
Bill Seely has 40 years in the bush with and around Lake Tamagami. He grew up canoeing through the Keewaydin Temagami - Keewaydin Camp system and became one of the Hudson Bay Guides - the team that leads senior campers on a 7 week self contained wilderness expedition paddle to Hudson Bay using traditional wood and canvas canoes, carrying all of their gear and supplies, and portaging using wannigans, tumplines and other traditional techniques. His experience paddling this region, especially leading a group of adolescent males safely through the adventure, provides a wealth of knowledge to share. His last trip down to The Bay was on the Attiwapiskat in 2019.
We think this is a really singular chance to chat with a couple of paddlers with a unique experience set. Join us, and spread the word!
GREAT NEWS! Wenonah is taking Special Orders again!
It’s a new year - and things are getting back on track. After two years of limited availability and only shipping pre-ordered canoes, Wenonah has just let us know that they will be accepting in-season and special orders.
What this means is that if we don’t have the specific Wenonah model, material, color or option you’re looking for in stock, we’ll be able to reach out and get it.
So, If you have a Wenonah in mind, first check with us for what’s in stock. We currently have 11 in the shop and 23 on order. Models include:
General Touring: Heron, Aurora, Spirit II, Wilderness Solo
Performance Touring: Adirondack, Escapade, Minnesota II
Sports&Leisure/Outifter: Wee Lassie (12’6” & 10’6”), Fisherman, Kingfisher, Backwater (square stern), Basswood Solo
Downriver: Prospector 16’
If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we’ll work with you to define the specifics and put in the special order. Note: Wenonah queues special orders as they are received so early orders will mean earlier delivery.
Oh, by the way, the gentleman on the left in the picture is Mike Cichanowski, the founder and still owner of Wenonah.
Save the Day - May 6
Nova Craft Demo Day + Special Order Delivery Truck
Demo Day: We’re partnering with Nova Craft to host a demo day on Saturday, May 6. We’ll have the Nova Craft Director of Sales on site to answer your questions, boats to demo, bling to raffle, a couple of speakers and a new delivery of Nova Craft Canoes available. More details to follow, but lock this in on your calendar now!
Added Bonus: We’re doing the announcement so far ahead because, as an added bonus, Nova Craft has stated that (absent surprise) any special order or pre-sold canoes on the books by April 1st will be delivered on a Nova Craft Demo Day Truck - you’ll be able to come, join in the fun and pick up your new boat!
So: If you are considering a Nova Craft as your next canoe, give us a call.
If we have it in stock, you’re all set.
If we have it on order, we’ll take a deposit to reserve it for you.
If it’s not on order, we’ll take a deposit and submit the order.
As long as reservations/orders are on the books by April 1st, (absent surprise) the canoe will be on the truck for May 6.
New Service! North Water Spray Decks - Ordering and Installation
We’re expanding our partnership with North Water to include Canoe Spray Deck ordering and installation services
North Water makes Spray Decks for almost any Canoe. They have a unique mounting system and proven Measurement Guide and Order Form to ensure a snug fit on your canoe. With many options and their ability to customize, you can design your deck the way you want it.
Click here to find out more about their decks and check out their reviews
We can help you review the options, complete the order form, including measuring your canoe, and order the deck. Once it arrives (normally 2-3 weeks after ordered), we can assist or install the spray deck on your canoe.
Let us know how we can help!
Other News:
The Esquif delivery did arrive in December. As of this release, we have the following in stock:
Solos: 2 Adirondacks
Family: 1 Huron 15’, 1 Huron 16’, 1 Avalon 16’2”
Downriver: 1 Prospecteur 15’, 1 Prospectuer 16”
Whitewater: 1 L’Edge Super Lite 9’3”
Square Stern: 2 Mallard XL
That’s What’s New for January. We hope the New Year has started off well for you (we got out to paddle) and we’re looking forward to a great season, starting right now with our Gatherings at the White Rose and continuing through the year. See you soon!
Michael and Keith