If you have read of joe seliga, then his memory and legend add even further to the rich heritage of this sadly now expiring company, bell. He eventurally met joe and came to respect his remarkable skill and the heritage his canoes represent. Canoeman joe seliga stars in a new picture book biography for. Seliga bwca boundary waters canoe area outfitting, ely. An allcolor celebration of the handcrafted canoes from this master builder. Introduction to paddling canoeing basics for lakes and rivers by american canoe association. Buy cheap canoeing books online canoeing book rentals.
Before his death, joe willed his two canoe forms and the seliga canoe legacy to the camp. In the early 20th century mining town of ely, minnesota, joe. He has a son and two daughters, now adults, and lives in atkinson, maine. Browse and buy a vast selection of art and photography books and collectibles on. We have used the north wind model also great and i also own the 15 foot rob roy. Joe seliga has been hand building canvasonwood canoes in his ely, minnesota, workshop for more than 60 years. Canoeing outdoor adventures series by american canoe association isbn. This allcolor celebration of hand craftsmanship and rustic elegance details from starttofinish. Elegant, practical canoes crafted by the hands of joe and nora seliga. Robin radcliffe was born and raised in wisconsin and grew up paddling the wilderness waterways of northern minnesota as a boy and young man in a blue seliga canoe, number 390.
The boundary waters canoe area volume 1 western region. Today, joe seliga is known and recognized around the world as the master canoe builder from ely, minnesota. White style wood and canvas canoes for over 25 years and is the owner of island falls canoe company. Morris canoe company of veazie, maine from 1887 to 1920. Green place books in the early 20th century mining town of ely, minnesota, joe seliga taught himself how to build wood and canvas canoes. Joe seliga 11 april 1911 18 december 2005 was a master builder of woodandcanvas canoes in ely, minnesota. Details how joe seliga earned his reputation as the preeminent woodcanvas canoe builder in north america.
See all books authored by jerry stelmok, including the wood and canvas canoe. If you have any thought of building a canoe and want to stand beside a true artist in the field you should get this book. Books boat building art of the canoe with joe seliga. Joe seliga 19112005 was a master builder of woodandcanvas canoes in ely, minnesota. The art of the canoe with joe seliga perched on the edge of minnesotas alluring boundary canoe area wilderness, ely, minnesota was a rough and tumble iron mining center before it became a mecca for wilderness canoeists.
Seliga joe seliga built his wood canvas canoes in ely, minnesota for over 60 years. The authors life story and superb craftsmanship are here passed on for canoe lovers and builders everywhere to. When joe was ready to pass on his legacy he sought out ted bell and asked that his classic design continue. The art of the canoe with joe seliga internet archive. Jerry stelmok is the author of the wood and canvas canoe 5. My father ownedused the canoe for many years and took very good care of it. See more ideas about canoe, minnesota and canoe and kayak. Joe seligas story encompasses a legacy of stewardship for woodcanvas canoes and wild places a beautifully illustrated book with a storybiography that. Still in great shape, a few minor touch ups needed to. The camp is nationally recognized for its canoeing and backpacking programs. In jerry stelmoks book, the art of the canoe with joe seliga, sam cooks foreword reads in part.
Stelmok, jerry, the art of the canoe with joe seliga, minnesota, mbi publishing company, 2002. Fellow wcha member chris pearson, of holland, mi, is one of americas foremost modelers and an excellent craftsmanbuilderrestorer of. Joe liked to stop paddlers on sheridan street whenever he spotted a seliga canoe atop their car. Canoeman joe by robin radcliffe and illustrations by. Seliga was inspired by the morris canoes, which were built by b. At 1,028 pages, featuring 1,740 objects and spanning 237 years, this authoritative volume is without doubt the ultimate book on furniture designthe atlas of furniture design is the most comprehensive. The canoe theory dave hibbard,marhnelle hibbard,jack stockman 200611. Seliga, the 93 year old builder from ely mn, paid a visit to see the companys operation and to evaluate progress on bell canoes adaptation of his tripper design. This is the story of joe seliga, a canoe maker and iron miner who taught himself to make wood and canvas canoes by hand. I would be pleased to send photos if you would like. And, with the help of and generous gifts from individuals and friends close to joe the camp created a one million dollar endowment to build a canoe shop, and fund the employment of a fulltime craftsman to maintain the camps fleet of scout and. Art of the canoe with joe seliga small craft advisor. Joe seliga is a craftsman, noted for his handcrafted canvascovered cedar canoes, who lives in ely, minnesota.
Thank you for responding to my post and sharing this information. In jerry stelmoks book, the art of the canoe with joe seliga, sam cooks. Later, these same canoes would inspire joe to selflearn a trade the art and craft of woodcanvas canoe building. What began as a life full of curiosity and adventure grew into a passion for the land and its people. Bwca 1988 joe seliga canoe for sale boundary waters items. Master canoe builder jerry stelmok is a native mainer who was raised on a dairy farm in auburn and lives in atkinson, me.
Joe seliga design paired with our kevlight laminate results in an inspiring rendition of a classic wilderness tripping canoe. It may be true that all great canoe books come from minnesota. The photography is superb and you cant beat experience and joe has that. Yes, thats joe seliga the wood and canvas canoe builder who lived in ely, minnesota. Seliga 17 canoe by northstar canoes ted bell boundary. Joe seliga was born to steve and anna vasko seliga in ely, minnesota and graduated from ely memorial high school. Stelmok has authored several books on woodandcanvas canoes, including the art of the canoe with joe seliga mbi, 2002 and not your average bear. My grandfather bought the canoe from joe in 89 and it has only been on 2 or 3 trips im told. Joe seliga 11 april 1911 18 december 2005 was a master builder of woodandcanvas canoes in ely, minnesota joe seliga was born to steve and anna vasko seliga in ely, minnesota and graduated from ely memorial high school. November 10, 2004 bell canoe works hosted a visit by northwoods canoebuilding legend joe seliga october 27 at the companys manufacturing plant in princeton, mn. Bwca 1988 joe seliga canoe for sale boundary waters items for sale or wanted.
In the early 20th century mining town of ely, minnesota, joe seliga taught himself how to build wood and canvas canoes. Born and raised in wisconsin, robin grew up paddling the wilderness waterways of northern wisconsin and minnesota in a blue seliga canoe, number 390. Island falls canoe custom made wood and canvas canoes. My biggest smile was when i got to paddle a genuine woodcanvas seliga canoe with joe himself. The seliga family owned two canoes, a 15foot and an 18foot, both built by b. Bwca two seliga canoes for sale boundary waters items for sale or wanted. Art of the canoe with joe seliga by jerry stelmok 20021011 jerry stelmok on. Joe seliga has been handbuilding canvasonwood canoes in his ely, minnesota, a workshop for more than 60 years. Canoeman joe book trailer from consie powell on vimeo. Joe seliga built his wood canvas canoes in ely, minnesota for over 60 years. Shop art and photography books and collectibles abebooks. If you always wanted to be a boat builder, you might be familiar with the name joe seliga.
The canoe is a vee end as it looks exactly like the canoe in the photos. Thats the red canoe that currently hangs in the piragis store this was when joe was 92 years young. Fishpond singapore, canoeman joe by robin radcliffebuy. He built a pair of canoes with his twin brother and together they paddled the most remote rivers of alaska and the northwest territories. Canoeman joe, robin radcliffe shop online for books in. Born in ely, joe seliga was one of 12 children in a closeknit family that owned two wood and canvas canoes made by the morris canoe. Seligas work is considered the bestofthebest among canoe aficionados and wooden boat builders alike buy on amazon. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. Joes passion for canoe country and handcrafting wood canoes is an inspiration to all who appreciate. Seligas work is considered the bestofthebest among canoe aficionados and wooden boat builders alike. So writes author michael furtman in his book a season for wilderness northword press, 1989 in the chapter entitled the widji way. I have the original bill of sale with matching serial numbers and joes signature. Seliga 17 tripper, paddle through the boundary waters canoe area in this amazing canoe. He has written several books about building and enjoying canoes and about growing up in maine.
Canoes and kayaks for the backyard builder by skip snaith. My money went for the seliga though and i will be proud to pass it onto my children when that time comes. Art of the canoe with joe seliga by jerry stelmok goodreads. The art of the canoe with joe seliga the boundary waters. Robin radcliffe illustrations by consie powell joe seligas story encompasses a legacy of stewardship for woodcanvas canoes and wild places a beautifully illustrated book with a storybiography that features joes philosophy of caring and respect. The art of the canoe with joe seliga the boundary waters journal. Remembering joe seliga quetico superior wilderness news. Jerry stelmok books list of books by author jerry stelmok. This allcolor celebration of hand craftsmanship and rustic elegance details from starttofinish the construction of seligas canoes, from selecting the joe seliga has been hand building canvasonwood canoes in his ely, minnesota, workshop. A complete guide to its history, construction, restoration, and maintenance, and the art of the canoe with joe seliga, and more on. Joe seliga 11 april 1911 18 december 2005 was a master builder of wood andcanvas canoes in ely, minnesota. Art of the canoe with joe seliga by jerry stelmok 200210.
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