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Wenonah Canoe
United States
Registrace 8. 11. 2017
Established formally in 1967, Wenonah Canoe has roots reaching back to the 1950's. The company is the outgrowth of a lifelong devotion to paddling by Mike Cichanowski, who began canoeing as a young Boy Scout, and who began manufacturing canoes while still in college.
Today, Wenonah is among the largest makers of canoes in general, and is the largest maker of ultra-light and high-performance models. Our thirty-plus recreational and competition designs are distributed by nearly 400 knowledgeable paddlesports retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada, and in several European countries.
We make a diverse range of canoe types, each created to suit the needs of particular individuals or of specific paddling situations. We also offer choices of hull materials, construction methods, and optional equipment to tailor our canoes even more closely to their owners.
Today, Wenonah is among the largest makers of canoes in general, and is the largest maker of ultra-light and high-performance models. Our thirty-plus recreational and competition designs are distributed by nearly 400 knowledgeable paddlesports retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada, and in several European countries.
We make a diverse range of canoe types, each created to suit the needs of particular individuals or of specific paddling situations. We also offer choices of hull materials, construction methods, and optional equipment to tailor our canoes even more closely to their owners.
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Ultra Light vs Ultra Tough
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Curious about what construction is right for you and your adventures? We hope this help answer your questions. Find out more at Wenonah.com
Wenonah Canoe - Sliding Seats
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Ever wonder why the seats in your canoe slide front to back? Let Brian explain...... More info can be found at Wenonah.com
Wenonah Canoe - Black-lite Elbow
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The math behind the weight of carbon. Treat yourself to the Black-Lite elbow. More info at Wenonah.com
VersiGunwale
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Introducing the worlds most versatile and functional gunwales! Brought to you by Wenonah Canoe, Inc. More info can be found at Wenonah.com
Modern Craftsmanship
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Wenonah Canoe. A marriage of technology and old world craftsmanship.
The Origin of Wenonah Canoe
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Ever wonder how Wenonah Canoe was born? Let Mike Cichanowski tell you how it all went down more than 50 years ago.
What's faster - Canoe or Kayak?
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What is faster - Canoe or Kayak? Canoe vs. Kayak speeds also comes up a lot. You know, it takes a pretty good kayaker to stay with a canoeist. A tandem canoe will almost always outrun a kayaker. Most solo canoes will almost always outrun a kayaker. It’s also the efficiency of the paddler, but a proficient canoeist has the advantage. Saying that, the canoes can sometimes be much sleeker, so it’s...
What's better - Solo Kayak or Canoe?
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What’s better - Solo Kayak or Canoe? At Wenonah, the question always comes up, “Do I want a solo craft and what should I go with a solo canoe or solo kayak?” Well kayaks are typically heavier, you always use a double bladed paddle, the cockpits are smaller, your storage capacity is smaller. So if you are going to camp out of it, the solo canoe almost always is better. Also, the solo canoe is mu...
What's better for families - Canoe or Kayak?
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What is better for families - Canoe or Kayak? Another question we are asked here at Wenonah a lot is, “What is the best family vehicle - canoe or kayak?” The problem with a kayak is, you have the parents in two long kayaks and the kids in smaller kayaks. It kind of works, but often, it doesn’t. Absolutely the canoe works better for a family vehicle. You can get everyone in the same boat. The ki...
Why would you want a 3 or 4 person canoe?
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Why would you want a 3 or 4 person canoe? Why would you want a three or four person canoe? Think grandkids, families with young kids, longer canoes that you want to have three or four people paddle. We add extra seats to many of our longer boats. One of our most popular boats is the Champlain, which is eighteen feet long and we make a great deal of them with a third seat added. For the Boundary...
What's better for camping - Canoe or Kayak?
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What is better for camping - Canoe or Kayak? Here at Wenonah, one of the biggest questions we get asked all the time is, “ do you go with a canoe or kayak for camping?” Kayak camping works for unprotected, ocean water, but inland here, canoeing is far superior. You can put packs in and get them out easily, you can portage the canoe many places easier, in between lakes and small rivers. It’s ver...
What's better for fishing - Canoe or Kayak?
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What is better for fishing - Canoe or Kayak? So if you are a fisherman, the question is asked often, “Is kayak fishing better or worse than canoe fishing?” With kayak fishing, you are by yourself, you are at the mercy of winds and currents and everything else out there. In tandem canoe fishing, you have a person in the back putting you right where you want to be and the person in the front can ...
What's better - Tandem Kayak or Canoe?
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What is better - Tandem Kayak or Canoe? At a lot of demos and canoe events, the question is, "Do I want a tandem kayak or should I get a tandem canoe?" Well, we do offer tandem kayaks, but the problem with them is that they are quite heavy, they are large, you don't have a spot for your pack or you don't have a spot for the extra kid or grandkid or whatever. A tandem kayak can be very hard to d...
Wenonah Canoe Spirit II Tandem Touring Canoe
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Wenonah Canoe Spirit II Tandem Touring Canoe
Wenonah Canoe Prism Solo Touring Canoe
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Wenonah Canoe Prism Solo Touring Canoe
I have a 13’ aluminum Indestructible no brand canoe ….. a little heavier but workable. Nothing more to be said. Very tough.
That is my name!
how long they are? 15" or 17''?
Your website is worthless.
thanks for building such a great boat I have one no not myself if I can just learn how to get in and out I will be happy peddler
Insightful review on these canoes! Nicely done!
+1 for ‘Boat Soda!’
Great video! I never really thought about the seats that way. Used them to stay comfortable or, depending on what we were doing, getting power further forward. But trim for going up and down wind I never thought of. I was in a whitewater kayak at 6, and my dad bought a Wenonah Sundowner for the family when my sister was about 5 or 6, so that must have been 1980 or 1981. He still has that boat. I saw it today, when I stopped by to show him the 16-6 ultralight Escapade I bought used today. He had the biggest smile on his face as he congratulated me and at the same time tried to get me to out in in top of his Subaru! Keep up the good work! I’m the happiest guy in town right now!
I bought an ultra lite escapade 16’6 today. More pleased than I have a right to be. My parents bought a sundowner in about 1980-1981. I paddled it thousands of miles. This my first Wenonah of my own, and I’m excited like when I got my first car, lol!
Any defected discount ones ?
Have the Sundowner and LOVE it!
Ultralight Aramid for the NFCT?
What are typical weights for a 16 footer?
I have the escapade ultralight. 41lbs.
What song is that?
Watch this again and notice how Mike says, "we" a lot when referring to his business - you gotta' love this guy.
Why not even mention kevlar? And how about the option of adding a tuffer surface only on the bottom?
Souris River make a great ultra light canoe using Kevlar. Not sure how its durability stands up against the Wenonah option, but we have a Souris River 16' and it is amazing.
Kevlar is a version of Aramid , their aramid canoe is technically Kevlar apart from the name. Kevlar is a brandname owned by DuPont from memory.
What he said about DuPont. For years, DuPont owned a patent on the material. You used Dupont Kevlar, or you used something different. Now that the patent has expired, you use the same basic material, not manufactured by DuPont, in patterns and configurations not offered by them. Many are superior to the original.
What do you call a passenger in a Wenonah? A Wenonah Rider.
Really interesting background. A fisherman model may be in my future.
I'm glad to have had a solo boat in Royalex for 15 years now...I hope I never need another, but I do think the T-formX is pretty good.
O que SIGNIFICA WENONAH ? É no idioma nativo ?
Yes, it is a American Indian word. I don't know the original meaning. I am sure a quick Google search will help. There is a town in South East Minnesota with the the same name. And I believe the canoes are made there
It's a Dakota word meaning firstborn daughter.
I have a Minnesota 3 setup this exact same way!! I have caught more big bass, walleye and pike from my Minn 3 than my $45,000 bass boat. I absolutely love my Minn 3 on our annual canoe trips to quetico. I wish I could post a picture! If you guys saw my setup you would be impressed!
We have a Minnesota 3 canoe that we love, we have been to Quetico 23 times. I tried to post a picture the best of the best.
When are you making t formed again I heard your not making any at this time
Thank you for offering such a succinct answer.
Did you expect an owner of a canoe company to say any different?
Ha..
Do these gunwales come in black colour?
It wouldve been great to have seen the tuffweave compared too...
What moron would down vote that interview. People are screwy.
No, not really. The data contradicts you.
Just ordered a new 15’ prospector! Very excited!!!!
I disagree. I paddle both, and all things being equal, the kayak is faster. Have a look at Olympic Canoe and Kayak times in all events: 200m, 500m, 1000m, and 5000 meter across both genders; all times are faster with the kayak. This is at the most elite level where all variables are essentially accounted for and the playing field is leveled. Now, of course, two canoe paddlers against one kayak paddler might be pretty close. Or, a racing canoeist against a rec kayaker will favor the canoe--but that's not equal.
I think that's only a consideration in racing hulls. A standard rowing boat would struggle to keep pace with a standard canoe, but a sleek racing skull will obliterate even the best racing canoe. There are too many variables to make a single definitive statement imo.
Owner of a 1993 Advantage in the "superflex" design with the hybrid cloth layup. Super efficient small river or lake boat. Requires some attention in crosswinds and waves. Such a pleasure to paddle. Thanks! 👍
Really is relaxing and a great place to come back to all the time... you can hear the passion!
The Best Canoes in the world are from Wenonah, hand built in Winona Minnesota!
Indeed!
Love my old kevlar Advantage and Sundowner 17. Great boats.
Simply beautiful.
Nothing better than canoeing with the kids.
Hermoso vídeo
Love my 14' Moccasin. Nothing beats a solo paddle on the shores of Lake huron. Thanks for building a canoe that i can pass down to my son.
We love our Wenonah. Here's our latest family adventure on Badfish Creek: czcams.com/video/_0peXOJJkDU/video.html
All American success story . Diligence, hard work , enterprising and a love for the product . Great story . Great to hear . Congratulations .
Wondering where this is made
Winona, Mn.
Proud owner of a 14' We-No-Nah Fisherman. Best boat I've ever owned.
It would also depend on the design of each boat. An aluminum canoe probably won't be as fast as racing kayak and a touring or racing canoe will definitely be faster than a short recreational kayak.
Right. I have a couple of older Grumman alloy canoes - one 15ft and the other an 18. Neither are particularly sleek, being full volume designs. That's why I made a row kit that clamps onto almost any gunwale that has a squarish or flat section profile. It doesn't hold that well to the rounder gunwales on Wenonah boats. Rowing a canoe goes a long way towards gaining in efficiency what is lost by paddling a canoe with fat cheeks. I also have sail kits from Grumman that I've modified into first rate units, along with full outriggers that convert the boats into expedition trimarans. One of the best canoes I have ever owned was an old Spirit. The Original had the plumb stems and was very pretty. I regret selling that one very much. Wenonah makes a great product.
Great video guys, that was well done! Cheers from Thunder Bay Ontario