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Canoe & Kayak 2024 Rentals , by the day

We have a small fleet of different models of mostly 17ft flat water canoes and sea kayaks. Due the recent high demand, we suggest you plan ahead and you may reserve a boat or 2 one or several weeks ahead, in order to have a suitable model.

Clipper Ranger 17ft Fibreglass w/standard plastic bucket seats -most of our units have wood-web seats

Our canoes consist of Clipper Ranger 17’s, Clipper Prospector 17ft 2ins, ………………………….Hellman Prospectors 17ft 6ins, ………………………. and a popular white water model Esquif Prospecteur 16 Royalex outfitted with floatation bags.

Our 2023 Rental Rates: Flat Water 1 day (minimum) $65.00, 2 days $95.00, 3 days $130.00, 4 days $155.00, include throw rope bag, 3 paddles per canoe ,PFDs (life vests ), bailer , painters (float rope) and tie-downs for your vehicle. Please no pickup trucks unless you have a frame or cap to carry canoes or kayaks horizontally. …………………..Taxes extra.

Our Popular rental models: Top rung- Red Hellman Prospector 17ft 6ins Duralite (60lbs) and Clipper Ranger 17 ft f/g with light weight foam core feature ; 2nd rung: sand (beige) Clipper Ranger 17ft and green Hellman Prospector 17 ft 6ins Duralite 60lbs;/; bottom rung: Clipper Prospector 17 ft 6 ins ins f/g w/foam core feature (66lbs) …………………… Clipper Ranger 17 ft Avocado Green , Ranger 17 f/g Red, Ranger 17 f/g Sand , & Ranger 17f/g Yellow all with Foam core light weight hull, wood-web seats, carry yoke and knee pad features .

Sea Kayaks: Some of our rental units

Top (red deck) Boreal Design Narwhal 16ft x 24ins w; blue deck Nimbus Hyak 19ft x 28 ins w double; …………yellow deck Boréal Design Alvik 17ft x 23ins w f/g

Sea kayaks: We have only 2 Boréal Design fibreglass singles; 1 -16ft Norwhal 24″ wide and 1-17ft Alvik, 23 ” wide, both having 2 hatches each and rudders.

Our 3 double sea kayaks are Nimbus 18ft 3 ins x 28 inches wide low volume Kanaka Kevlar (weight 69 lbs ! white hull shown above ) one Nimbus Hyak 19ft 2 inches fibreglass, larger volume, 2 hatches and Nimbus Seafarer 20ft fibreglass, 2 dry hatches + rudder. All double rentals are supplied with 3 paddles each, two neoprene spray skirts, PFDs (life vests) regulation rope bags , paddle float and pump, cam straps and foam pads for car roof transportation. we will help you load and show strap down methods.

Our Single sea kayak 2024 Rates are: 1 day minimum $75.00, 2 days $110.00, 3 days $140.00, 4 days $170.00. Taxes extra Effective from September to March 31st 2025

Our Double Kayak 2024 rates are 1. day minimum $95.00, 2 days $150.00, 3 days 198.00, 4 days $230.00,………….. 1 week $320.00. …Taxes extra.

NOTE: For single kayak rental, renter must prove that he or she has taken wet exit recovery training. We reserve the right to refuse rentals to anyone deemed not skilled enough to paddle safely. It is your life and our liability ! You must have appropriate clothing to protect yourself from hyperthermia ! You may contact David by phone, text or e-mail.

Cell…phone or text………. 604-240-0503 ………. <ldavidmiddleton@ gmail.com >

Destination

This past summer, our double kayaks went on trips to , Broken Islands, Desolation Sound, Telegraph Cove, Gulf Islands, Granite Falls in Indian Arm , Anvil Island in Howe Sound and up Pitt Lake.

Weather:

We caution paddlers about extreme wind conditions that are known to occur in Howe Sound, in Pitt Lake, Stave Lake and Harrison Lake. Please, always check the weather forecasts. and when travelling any distance on water, take food , a change of clothes and camping gear to stay overnight in the event of bad weather and high waves

Clothing:

For on water sports and paddling, avoid cotton clothing (it holds moisture), source synthetics or wool. Be sure to have rain gear and windbreakers, hats for sun and rain protection. A change of clothing is important should your regular wear get soaked. Shoes or booties that tolerate being worn in the water. Dry bags; 5, 10 & 20 litre sizes for clothing, sleeping bag and incidentals. Towels, Flash light, hatchet to hammer down tent pegs (extra tent pegs) folding knife to cut rope etc, First Aid kit and sun lotion. Folding shovel for latrine use. Plastic garbage bags to store sleeping bags and for returning garbage to home base. Remember to pack out anything you packed in ! Bring 15m or 30 m of 1/4 inch (6mm) rope to hoist food up into a tree -away from bears and racoons

Salus PFD’s have a pocket, shoulder and waist adjustments, paddles are Aqua bound f/g 2 piece shafts, North Water paddle floats, Brooks neoprene spray skirts and Scotty water pumps as shown

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Accessory Suggestions for 2024

Canoe Paddles from Quessy; made in Quebec

Left: Ottertail, cherry wood $94.59,…Centre: Beavertail Spruce &Ash $59.99…Beavertail Aspen lt. weight $35.00 +taxes

Canoe Expedition Cart:

Canoe Expedition Cart w/ 16″ diameter pneumatic tires designed for soft portage trails

New : one unit in stock $289.00, taxes extra.

Free delivery in Vancouver, Burnaby, Tri-cities and North Shore.

Tie down Lockable Straps

Canoe or Kayak Straps – lockable for car top travel

Lockable “Kanulock ” 14ft Straps to secure your canoe or kayak on your cartop or where you store it at home…. In stock $124.95 / pair
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Quessy Paddles

Good basic wooden paddles:

Direct from the factory: Quessy wooden canoe paddles:Aspen reg. $34.99 on sale $25.99, Sizes 48″ (kids’) , 51″, 54″ , 57′ and 60″ . Make an appoint to visit and I will measure the correct length for you.

Left to right: Cherry Otter tail (1 piece), Spruce-Ash resin tip, and Aspen Beaver Tail right

Sale Price on all new 1 piece Cherry Otter tails and Beaver Tails:……………………………………………… Regular $109.. ea…………. NOW $83.95 Ea +taxes while quantities last.

Finer paddles for the discerning

Books

For experienced paddlers wanting hard wood quality long distance Otter tail 1 piece Cherry 54″…. 3 Otter tail 1 piece Cherry 55″…. 2 Otter tail 60″… 1 Otter tail 62″ ….and Beaver tail (wider blade )..1 – 54″… 1 Beaver tail 60″… 1 Beaver tail 63″. All one piece Cherry paddles priced at $94.59. For my seasonaL DISCOUNT, We Pay the taxes= $84.46+ taxes= $94.5

Books

Canoe & KayaK Paddler’s Books – sale priced while stock available. Regular pricing from $19.95 to $24.95 : any one book sale priced at $12.60, GST included.

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Sea Kayak Accessories: Paddles, cordage,Safety Gear, Repair parts

Black Water Cultis 2pc. Paddle. f/g shaft 230/240cm. …..$115.00
North Water Paddle Float, Red orYellow……………………………….$. 85.95
Brooks Neoprene Spray Skirt-Tour/adjustable………………….$135.00
Micro Rope Bag- 50ft x 1/4″ Polypro-float…………………………. $. 39.95
Brooks Nylon Cockcover -sizes 1 to 5……………………………………$ 38.00
Kayak Foam Block -16″………………………………………………………………. $ 18.95ea
N.W. Coiled Paddle Leash………………………………………………………….. $ 40.95

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Available immediately for Sale:
The Nimbus Puffin 16ft x 23 in wide plastic sea kayak with 2 hatches + rudder, hull in excellent condition, was stored under cover. Recently replaced 2 neoprene hatch covers (under hard cover ) and new shock cord on deck. Fall Bonus: included is a Werner 1 piece kayak paddle. Price reduced to sell….$995.00 OBO


For more information, please contact David at 604-240-0503 or e-mail <ldavidmiddleton@gmail.com >

  • Hellman Prospector 17ft 6ins with wood-web seats, North Water knee pads, Kevlar skid plates bow & stern + 2 17ft 3/8ins dia float line used as painters. New value $2,900.00…asking $1,495.00 plus taxes.

Launching a Hellman Prospector 17ft 6ins at Deer Lake, Burnaby

Now asking $1,495.00, for a used Prospector 17ft 6ins located in North Vancouver

inside Hellman Prospector 17ft 6ins

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We offer Clipper and Hellman Canoes

Looking for a good new fibreglass or Kevlar Canoe this season?

contact David Middleton, cell 604-240-0503 or

email: ldavidmiddleton@bpmiddleton

Before we discuss canoes, let’s ask if you would like to improve your paddling skills -if you are new to the sport… or have paddled for years but could brush up your skills with a revue of paddle strokes and rescue techniques. May I suggest joining the Beaver Canoe Club for $25/year. Singles, couples or families are welcome. From March until October the Club has planned day trips on most weekends. This is a good way to enjoy a day on the water, learn from fellow paddlers and be assisted in case of difficulty with weather or water conditions.

Each canoe instructor will have 5 or 6 tandem canoes in his group
Each certified canoe instructor will have 5 or 6 tandem canoes in his group on Deer Lake for 2 Saturdays

Find tranquility …. and nature … in a canoe… see how this all comes about by joining the Beaver Canoe Club…based in Burnaby with members from all over the Lower Mainland.


Consider a Clipper Canoe for Summer 2023. We offer the Prospector 16 and 17ft for the adventurous paddler who plans trips on flat or moving water; The Clipper Ranger 16 ($1860.00) or 17 ft $2040.00 for flat water ( lakes & sea & slow rivers). The entry level yet good for family, a solid fibreglass Yukon 16ft8 ins @ $1880.00 landed at our place in North Vancouver.

Clipper Prospector 17 ready to paddle the Harrison River to Kilby Park
Clipper Ranger 17 with Black aluminum gunwales & trim. Wood web seats or yoke optional

Clipper Prospector 16 basic f/g includes wood-web seats and carry yoke., with hull colours; red, avocado green, yellow, sand (beige) or white …. Paddle it tandem or solo. $2,310.00 F/g

This season demand is high and deliveries are later than usual. Call DAVID FOR MORE INFO. If you order from Middleton’s, we will include painters ( 3/8″ diameter braided float rope ) free and delivery to your address in the Lower Mainland, west of Abbotsford. We are located in North Vancouver. ……..….Call 604-240-0503.……………………. Prices and options upon request.

Clipper Propector 17 fitted with standard wood-web seats , flat yoke, optional vinyl gunwale cover foam core bottom (saves 10 lbs) and North Water knee pads glued in position.

Clipper Canoe Specifications:

Model……. length…width…….bow / stern ht…centre …..layup….wt

Prospector 16……15’9″ ….35″…. 21″..21″…..15″…f/g..70 lbs Kevlar 56 lbs .

Prospector 17……17’2″…..36″…..21″./.21″….15″….f/g.. 74 lbs Kevlar 62 lbs

.Ranger 16……….. 15’10″….35″…..19″./19″…13″…f/g..68lbs Kevlar 54 lbs

Ranger 17………..17’0″ … 36″…20″….20″..14″…..f/g..72lbs Kevlar 58 lbs

Yukon 16’8……….16’8″…..36″….20″/.20″.14″. f/g.. 70lbs Fm Core 62

Clipper 16’8″ Yukon -available in white, colour option extra.

Call for additional options or details

Popular Options:

Flat wooden yoke (in place of alum thwart; Rangers & Yukon ) $55. . Black Anodized Aluminum gunwales & thwarts $140, … Vinyl gunwale cover installed when canoe is built $55… Wood-web seats in lieu of bucket seats (Rangers & Yukon ) $73, 3rd Wood-web 36″ wide seat mounted on angles $109, …Foam core bottom in f/g layup $300, Skid plates (bang plates) Kevlar, not gel-coated $185 pair

How to choose a model….

Tripping on lakes and moving water? …think of a Prospector.
Short day lake trips with a compact canoe ? ..Ranger 16. Moving water..Prospector 16 Longer trips or 3rd person ? Ranger 17. Best price for good no frills canoe ? Yukon 16’8″

When ordering, you can be creative and make your canoe fit your needs or preferences………… I will be pleased to talk to you about it.. It is a long term purchase, so pick options that make them special for you.

Hellman Canoes: many models: all using proprietary layup materials.

The basic layup is lighter weight “Duralite” composite combined with Epoxy resign that makes a stronger, yet lightweight hull.

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Hellman’s Prospector 17ft6ins is one of the most popular Hellman models chosen for its versatility of being a fast long distance traveler yet with enough rocker to manoeuvre easily. At 17ft 6ins x width of 34 ins, it weighs in under 60lbs. good for portaging ! $2,600

For family use, the Kootenay is 16ft 6ins x width of 36 ins, less rocker for good tracking on flat lake and sea water and weights in under 60lbs. Not shown… $2,600

For truly light weight in sheltered waters, the Hellman 16ft 2ins Quetico is a favourite for a couple out for a relaxing day on a lake, or a parent taking a child. An easy canoe to portage with the Duralite layup weighing only 49lbs , yet includes 2 wood-web seats. See below.

For moving water and white water Hellman offers the “Ultimate river tripping “the Slocan at 17ft 9ins x 36ins wide with 4 ins rocker ,weighing in at 64 lbs in Duralite $2,700 or reinforced for rough service, the Duratuff at 70lbs. $2,900…..

Hellman Scout 15ft 6ins with extra rocker for whitewater…………………………………………………………………..

.For a more compact day-tripper on white water try the Hellman Scout 15ft 6ins. x 34ins wide weighing in at 49lbs in Duralite $2,500 or reinforced …………….. Duratuff at 56lbs, $2,700 This is a fun boat for river surfing on standing waves ! ……………………

The Otter 10ft 6ins $2,100 for the experienced white water solo paddler who can handle a hard chine design. Again good fun !

Other Hellman models:

The Cruiser 18ft 8ins x 34ins wide- Duralite wt 62lbs $2900…………………………….

..The Arrow 17ft x 34 ins wide -built for speed $2,500………………………………………

The Solitude 15ft 6ins x 32ins wide for solo paddler; 40lbs Duralite $2,300 …………………

The Purcell 14ft compact canoe for short trips or fishing $2,300 ……………

.Prices for year 2023, subject to change without notice. …Taxes extra FOB North Vanr

Hellman canoe options:

Duralite standard layup comes with silver aluminum gunwales, starts and handles You may upgrade to Black anodized aluminum as an option of $30.00, or choose wooden thwart and handles for $30.00 …. Wooden gunwales $400.00…Deluxe Carrying Yoke in place of standard flat yoke $80.00...Drop-in Seat (removable). $125.00 ….Call or text for any other requirements ….604-240-0503

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Quessy Canoe Paddles for 2024

Otter tail…………………………..Mainline Ash-Spruce……………….Promo Aspen

Ottertail is a long, narrow paddle designed for multi or all day paddling. The narrow blade requires less effort on each stoke and saves muscle fatigue. We recommend the one piece Cherry wood as the best hardwood species for light weight , yet strong and flexible. Available lengths in 3 inch increments from 54 to 63 inches………………………….. $109.70ea

Beavertail Mainline Spruce-Cherry is our most popular multi-purpose paddle, with laminated Ash and Spruce 7″ blade., with resin tip. Available from 51 ,54,57,60 and 63 inch lengths made in Canada… $59.99ea

Our Promo Aspen Beaver tail is a light-weight entry level all purpose flat water paddle. Available lengths from 48, 51,54, and 57 inches….. $34.99ea

Junior Aspen Pro Beavertail 44″ paddle ……………………………………………………………………. $25.99ea ,Aspen Pro Sq tip 48, 51,54,57 inch ……………………………………………………………………………… $29.99ea

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Hellman canoes; known for their lightweight & excellent performance for those frequent paddlers who demand something special…

We just made a November delivery of a Special order: a Hellman Quetico 16ft 2ins Kevlar hull with pink gelcoat and embedded silver sparkles. Basic weight 42lbs (19kg) plus skid plates (1-1/2lbs. or 0.7kg ) . Our customer was happy to be able to carry it herself.

QUETICO

Specifications:

The Quetico modern design of this canoe allows it to track incredibly well, making a keel unnecessary. This Quetico has very little rocker, a flatter bottom design, and very little upsweep at the bow and stern. 

Dimensions:Boat Weight:Depth:
Length: 16′ 2 / 4.92mDuralite: 50 lbs / 22.7 kgBow: 17″ / 43.18 cm
Rocker: 1″ / 2.54 cmKevlar: 42 lbs / 19 kgCenter: 13″ / 33.02 cm

Hellman Prospector 17ft 6ins

In the basic Duralite layup the Prospector 17ft 6ins is one of Hellman’s most popular models, ideally suited to long multiday tripping. The Duralite layup weighs les than 60lbs and is equipped with a standard flat wooden carry yoke and a pair of wood-web seats. At little extra cost you may order black anodized aluminum gunwales, thwarts and handles or wooden thwarts and handles. We often suggest factory installedKevlar skid plates which save the bow and stern stems from wear that often occurs when running up on the beach or hitting a submerged rock. The ordering, you may select any of the following hull colours: Red, Green,Yellow,,Sand or White..Other special colours are available at additional cost. Our prices are quoted as landed in North Vancouver from Nelson
BC
Prospector 17'6"
a fast, long distance tripping canoe

Prospector 17’6″ taking lessons with Beaver Canoe Club ‘s Basic Paddlers Course on

Deer Lake, Burnaby.

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Quessy wooden canoe paddles

The Ottertail made of Cherry (excellent hardwood choice for paddles) is popular for long distance tripping – long, narrow blade is easier on the shoulders. Suggested retail $94.59 Cdn.
We also stock the wider Beavertail blade in Cherry $94.59 Cdn.

Quessy Aspen – entry level paddle-shown with resin tip $34.99 ea sizes 54, 57, 60 inch

Beaver Tail Spruce Ash. $59.99 ea sizes 54, 57, 60, 63 inch

Grey Owl Scout -lightweight Basswood, square tip with resin $57.00 ea , sizes 51,54,57,60 inch

Grey Owl Voyageur -laminated 7 in square resin tip blade w/cedar, ash, spruce -popular for tripping $98.00 sizes from 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 in . Due to high demand, some lengths might not be available during the 2022 season. Please call and request availability.

Carlisle :-Plastic blade on aluminum shaft- good entry paddle for white-water or hard service -T-Grip $34.95 ea, sizes 51, 54, 57, 60, 63 in

Mohawk:- Plastic Blade on larger diameter aluminum shaft + T-Grip – more refined for white-water or hard service. $46.95 ea. sizes 51, 54, 57, 60, 63

Wood-web bench seats for canoes -bow 7 web 32 in & stern 5 web 27 in. styles – $122.00 pair. This gives you a significant upgrade to replace plastic seats

Wood seat hangers; wooden dowels with 6 in #10 stainless bolts set of 4 for one wood-web seat $30.00/set. Wooden Thwarts -strengthens gunwales, $26.00 ea. We will cut to size. Thwart or yoke bracket kit w/ stainless screws $9.00/kit. We stock stainless steel machine screws, nylo lock nuts and washers, slightly extra

The paddling season is around the corner, so it is a good time to check the condition of your canoe or kayak and be sure paddles, ropes and kayak rudder and deck shock cord (bungies) are in good order. Are the neoprene hatch covers keeping out water ? We can supply nearly all sizes. Just send us a paper pattern for us to match or custom cut.

Canoe painters (3/8″ dia braided float rope )-2 pieces 17′ length…… $15.00/pair……………. Ask for other specified lengths @ $0.45/ft.

North Water Wedge Throw Bag w/ 70′ long x 3/8″dia braided Polypro float rope ..$114.95 .N. Wtr Micro Regulation Throw Line 50′ x 1/4″ Polypro Red (black & Blue by order) $39.95 ..call us for net pricing.@ $0.45 ft.

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Our Purpose: To offer support to paddlers whether beginners or longtime participants in Canoe and Kayak paddling activities.

Rentals of different designs of Open Canadian Canoes and single and double sea kayaks. • Sales of Hellman and Clipper canoes •5 Brands of New Canoe paddles • White-water outfitting for canoes • By special order we sell Nimbus Sea Kayaks, built in BC • Safety gear- throw bags – float rope • Repair parts – seats -kayak rudder cable – knee & thigh pads – stainless bolts & screws •A little free advice when requested w/ safety as a priority. The adventure of Exploration but with equipment and know your skill limits. Join others with similar interests in a club or group. Don’t be afraid to say “No” when it is too demanding for you. For more information, contact David Middleton, Principal of this organization. Cell 604-240-0503 voice or text; e-mail:<david@middletonsboats.com> •Hellman Canoes made in Nelson,BC <hellman@hellmancanoes.com