![]() This is a gorgeous 18' Old Town Otca/Guide wood/canvas canoe from 1965. Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department is working on plans to make the boat available in 2015 with the hope to re-ignite interest in vintage war canoes, racing or community paddle days.Cover of 1921 Carleton Canoe Company Catalog Markings on the boat include a serial number 17816, Old Town Canoe and Hackett, Long Lake NY markings on both the stern and bow of the boat. Caleb estimates the boat to weigh approximately 225 pounds. The interior of the boat was varnished to maintain the old-style feathered interior. White–ash was used to trim the gunnels, stem band and keel. Restoration efforts included installing turn-buckles to hold the shape of the boat, re-canvassing the boat, re-planking and painting the new canvas. Volunteers spent over 100-125 hours restoring the boat. Caleb worked with American Legion Post 650 as it was the last known group to paddle it before being stored.Ĭaleb enlisted the assistance of the Wooden Heritage Canoe Association, Mac’s Canoes, the Town of Long Lake and Long Lake volunteers Robert Vris, Mason Smith, Brian Penrose, Bob Tice, Gail Epstein, Christine LaRocque, Paul Roalsvig, Alex Roalsvig, and Tim Ball to help transport, canvas, re-plank and refurbish the boat. After investigating the history of the boat and how it was acquired, Caleb was determined to bring it back to its former best self. ![]() While working for the Town of Long Lake, Caleb Davis discovered a war canoe stored in a pole shed owned by the town. The Old Town War Canoe restoration project started in 2011. Call 624-2606 for reservations with the American Legion Post #650. The featured buffet includes: BBQ ribs, chicken, beans, coleslaw, potato salad and surprise dessert. The Long Boat Regatta races will start at 11am.įollow up the paddle races with the American Legion Post #650 at the Veteran’s and Friends Fall Dinner at the Long Lake Diner. Members of the public are invited to the dedication ceremony at 10:45am followed by inaugural paddle of the war canoe. The American Legion will be re-introducing their vintage 1911 Old Town War Canoe restored by Caleb Davis, the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association and many volunteers. Registration is 9:30am – 10:30am on the porch of the Adirondack Hotel.Īs part of the Long Boat Regatta race day join the Long Lake American Legion Post 650 for a special war canoe dedication ceremony at 10:45am also at the Long Lake Town Beach. This event has been designated a NYMCRA Kayak Points race. Other events include the ten mile New York C4 Co-Ed College Cup and the Adirondack Kayak Championships and the 10-mile “Anything goes” races for youth and adults. ![]() Featured races include the North American War Canoe Championships, a fifteen mile race on Long Lake. The Adirondack Watershed Alliance will be sponsoring the Long Boat Regatta on Saturday, September 20th at the Long Lake Town Beach. ![]()
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