| Canoeing.com Features the New Nova Craft Cronje in Aramid Lite "Nova Craft Canoe specializes in traditional designs built with the newest technologies available. Favored by world paddling champions and nationally renowned canoe adventurers -- Nova Crafts are seen everywhere from leisurely paddles to extreme expeditions." Click Here to read the rest of the feature at Canoeing.com.
Nova Craft's Rob Roy Featured in Canoeroots Magazine In Canoeroots Magazine's Early Summer 2011 issue, the Rob Roy is featured in an article about covered canoes, titled "Decked Out: Three Canoes That Have You Covered." The Rob Roy is a covered deck canoe that combines the enjoyment of canoe tripping with the versatility of a kayak. Click Here to read the full profile in Canoeroots.
Brand New Aramid Lite Cronje Using the latest technologies, Nova Craft Canoe has built their first ever Cronje in Aramid Lite, a material that has proven to have considerable longevity and increased structural strength. The Cronje was originally designed by the Chestnut Canoe Company to be a fast, reliable canoe for people who have a destination in mind. By using Aramid Lite, this canoe’s hull is built entirely of Aramid, and in combination with the style of the Cronje, this canoe is not only fast and smooth, but is extremely durable and light-weight. President of Nova Craft, Tim Miller says, “The Aramid Lite Cronje fills a market niche; it satisfies the need for an ultra-lite expedition canoe for the portageur.” At only 42 pounds, this canoe provides Nova Craft customers with a product that suits their specific needs at a competitive price.
Nova Craft Canoe is now on Twitter! Click Here or the Twitter logo below to visit Nova Craft's Twitter page, or search us @Nova_Craft. NOVA CRAFT CANOE, You can now register your Nova Craft Canoe online. Simply fill out the following form and your canoe will be registered with us. By registering your canoe with us you have a permanent record of your purchase for warranty protection. You also have a record of your canoe in case it is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed. We will also keep you informed of all Nova Craft special events, promotions and activities. Register Here |
NOVA CRAFT CANOE Catalogue Spring 2011
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Canadian History Up in The Air
Underway in London is a research project entitled ‘Mapping Medievalism at the Canadian Frontier’. Led by UWO art history professor Kathryn Brush, the project aims to introduce Canadian history to the definition of ‘medievalism’. In the exhibition, artifacts from the European Middle Ages are mixed with Native North American objects from the same era. The effect is to visually define the ‘Canadian Middle Ages’. Among the Native North American objects on display is our authentic birch-bark canoe. Normally housed in London’s Paddle Shop showroom, the canoe is now a spectacle at UWO’s McIntosh Gallery – one of three exhibition sites for Brush’s project. Together with pre-1550 Native artifacts and other historical objects, the 16-foot replica carries the Native North American side of the visual dialogue. Our canoes also appear in a related installation, across campus in the Visual Arts Department. Assigned to respond to Brush’s exhibition, third-year sculpture students have begun their own exhibition, called ‘Medievaled Sculpture’. The show takes place in the department’s ArtLAB gallery. Inspired by our birch-bark canoe, the sculpture class decided to use canoes as the backdrop for their show. Not just one or two, however, but 23 of our Royalex Lites are being installed in the 1600-square-foot space! Moreover, most of the canoes will be hung from the gallery ceiling. Three people are required to hang each canoe: one to ride a Skylift up and tie ropes to steel girders 30-feet high, and two on the ground to hoist the canoe using pulleys. The canoes are being arranged in a Gothic pattern reminiscent of medieval architecture. Underneath the Gothic canoe ceiling, the gallery floor is covered in a collaborative drawing project. The space in between contains the students’ sculptures, involving all sorts of materials such as clay, glass, wood, metal, feathers, lights, video, and found objects. The reaction to ‘Medievaled Sculpture’ is that of “surprise”, says Kelly Jazvac, the class’s professor. The exhibit is a show-in-progress; the ArtLAB gallery is open during the installation. Closing night is Dec. 2, at which time installation will be complete. Jazvac anticipates a large closing night crowd. We are pleased to support the university’s research on expanding the current perception of Canadian history. In addition to its longstanding reputation as an “icon of the Canadian wilderness”¹, the canoe can now be considered a symbol of the Canadian Middle Ages. |
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August 6th Party at Woolrich Booth, OR 2010. Nova Craft Buffalo Tartan Canoe | |
July 31s Representatives of the Thames River Clean up, and Nova Craft President Tim Miller, are honored with a plaque from the Mayor of the City of London, Anne Marie DeCicco-Best, for their efforts in beautifying and preserving London's historic Thames River. From left to right: Erich Hering, Tim Miller, Anne Marie DeCicco-Best, Todd Sleeper, Jacob Weiche.
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July 30th Woolrich Outdoor Clothing Co. will reveal their custom buffalo check Nova Craft Canoe next week at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, Utah. The buffalo check pattern has become synonymous with the Woolrich brand and symbolizes the heritage, tradition and integrity of the company,
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National Canoe Day- June 26, 2009 One year ago, June 26, 2008 was declared the first ever National Canoe Day, nationally sponsored by Nova Craft Canoe. This year, to celebrate the 2nd annual event, Nova Craft, along with key members of the paddling industry and local community, took to the Fork of the Thames River in London, Ontario to pay homage to the canoe, declared by the CBC as one of the “7 Wonders of Canada”. Guests at the event included Mayor Anne Marie DiCicco-Best and artist and philanthropist Philip Aziz. Marcel Gelinas performed the only original music written for National Canoe Day. Titled “Kuhleborn: River Song”, the song was inspired by Gelinas’ own paddling experiences. Acclaimed local vocalist Denys Pelley also performed, singing a powerful a cappella rendition of the national anthem. Nova Craft offered free paddling opportunities to all in attendance and by the end of the day over 100 people had been out on the water. We are looking forward to seeing you at next year’s National Canoe Day event! | |
Nova Craft & 103.9 The Hawk Father’s Day Canoe Raffle Congratulations to Peter Gamblin, the winner of this years Father’s Day Raffle presented by 103.9 FM The Hawk and Nova Craft Canoe. Thank you to all who participated in the raffle and stay tuned for details regarding further contests and prizes. From Left: Tim Miller Nova Craft President, Peter Gambling winner, Roch Prévost Nova Craft and Craig Trevor 103.9 The Hawk. | |
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The Art of Paddling to celebrate Cancer Survivorship The Paddle for Life is a grass-roots fundraising event to celebrate cancer survivorship. Though the spirit of paddling in a recognized non-motorized watercraft such as a canoe, kayak, or paddleboat individuals and teams are invited to don their lifejackets and stroke their way around Fanshawe Lake from sunrise to sunset on June 7th, 2009.
NOVA CRAFT CANOE Catalogue Spring 2009
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WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I BUY A CANOE? Think of a canoe as a long term investment; you will probably go through a few computers, TVs, and even vehicles before you start to see the end of your canoe’s usefulness. The longevity of a canoe will help you create and reflect on lots of fond memories; from your first quick solo day-paddle, to a weekend adventure with your best friend, to a long expedition with a group of fellow paddlers. Whenever we see an old canoe we always wonder what this craft could tell us.
To choose the right canoe you should consider the following questions. 1. What type of paddling do you want to do? 2. What will the typical trip duration be? 3. How many people will be using the canoe at one time? 4. How light does the canoe need to be for portaging and car-topping? 5. What material is best for your needs? 6. What is your budget?
CONSIDERATION TO TAKE WHEN PURCHASING A CANOE
The shape, rocker, length, width, depth, keel, tracking and gunnels?
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