A Joy to Paddle: How a Cedar Strip Canoe Can Enhance Your Time on the Water

Canoes are built nowadays using a variety of materials, from organic birch bark to modern composite materials. Each has benefits and drawbacks, and there is no perfect material for all paddling conditions and environments. Compromises are needed in the selection of the canoe's material and shape. For instance, you may opt for a lightweight canoe, but you can expect it to be more fragile.

Material, shape, cost and intended usage are all considered by canoe designers.

One of the best choices, which can really enhance time on the water, is a cedar strip canoe.

Canoes made of cedar strips typically lack ribs and are built on a mold. To make them more durable, they are covered with a layer of fabric and resin. These canoes are not very heavy. Although they are better for flat-water cruising, they can also do well on not-so-turbulent rivers.

They have the most attractive shapes, long and sleek. Longer canoes track straight whereas shorter ones turn more easily. For trips on rivers and lakes, the traditional Prospector shape is a great option. On the other hand, empty shallow "cruiser" canoes paddle the best.

A cedar strip canoe has a few main characteristics: versatility, speed, elegance, and environmental friendliness.

You can purchase handmade cedar strip canoe for sale or make your own using a kit and cedar lumber.