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A few words from Tim Miller, President, Nova Craft Canoe Last August I enjoyed a shore lunch on an island on Georgian Bay. The northeast wind had risen to its mid-afternoon high, feeding the fire and the waves simultaneously. Crashing down on the rock, waves exploded in spray. Towering flames danced around in the wind. All the elements were present in full force: fire, wind, water, rock. I sat as still as I could and connected with the intense energy of the natural elements. Who knew when I would get to see such a performance again? |
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Connections have weakened in this digital age. By way of social media, we’re used to making instantaneous, routine, frequent connections. We connect with friends, followers, and fellow professionals. Of course, these connections aren’t really connections at all. Nothing actually comes together. Social media lets us talk about connections and look at pictures of things joining together; great for sharing, but posts, tweets, and texts just aren’t authentic experiences. Authentic experience is what makes us who we are. Authentic experiences stay with us. Why, then, are we so drawn to the virtual worlds we’ve created in cyberspace? Why do we spend most of our time there? Are we afraid to step outside and expose ourselves to something new? Or are we just lazy? Too busy, maybe? After all, smart-phones make us reachable 24/7, draining us of our concentration and our ability to connect with something real. So many of us are disconnected from natural reality that diagnoses such as ‘nature deficit disorder’ are being defined. In the natural world, things come together easily. Things converge in ways you might not expect. What’s more, observing the connections within nature is what connects you with nature. Marvelling at the convergence of the elements, admiring a January rainbow, or listening to the wind play the pines makes you part of each experience. In turn, the experience becomes part of you. Not all connections in nature are purely elemental. People connect with each other more easily in the natural world. Ever notice how people talk more openly in the open air, while out for a stroll? How strangers greet one another when crossing paths outdoors, but not inside shopping malls? Perhaps the most important connection that can be made in the natural world is between you and yourself. When you step outside, the opportunities for challenge abound. I can remember a particular canoe trip. It was late fall, and a cold, hard rain started just after we departed. Arriving at our first site, it was all me and my fellow campers could do to set up our flailing, wet tent. We went to bed cold and hungry. The rain didn’t stop for three days. The experience gave all of us a chance to prove our strength and perseverance. The natural world does share similarities with cyberworlds. The door to each is always open. Both have renewal cycles. However, the authenticity offered by the natural world is unparalleled. Any existing or yet-to-be created imitation will never match the strength and quality of the connections we form through natural media. So grab a paddle, jump in your canoe and really get connected. Oh yeah, take some kids with you when you go! What we are really made of ...
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT CANOE FOR YOU |
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We endeavor to produce high quality products that give years of dependable service for all original retail customers. If any defects in material or workmanship are found we will repair them or replace the canoe at our discretion. We will also provide ongoing repair services to our customers at a reasonable rate. In all cases, the owner is responsible for transporting the canoe to and from our factory. |
Whether you want a canoe for extreme sports, long trips or just paddling around the lake, selecting the best one for your lifestyle is an important decision. After all, we build them to last a lifetime. That’s why we’ve made it easy for you to choose by following these three easy steps:
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