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	[[File:Guide boat - Paul Smiths Hotel.jpg\|~~left~~\|thumb\|\|Guide boat, [[Lower St. Regis Lake]] [[Paul Smith's Hotel]] in background, 1903 ]]		[[File:Guide boat - Paul Smiths Hotel.jpg\|\|thumb\|400px\|Guide boat, [[Lower St. Regis Lake]] [[Paul Smith's Hotel]] in background, 1903 ]]

	[[File:ADK Museum - Guide Boat built on-site.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|This boat was built at the [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum"]] as a boat-building demonstration. ]]		[[File:ADK Museum - Guide Boat built on-site.jpg\|right\|thumb\|400px\|This boat was built at the [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum"]] as a boat-building demonstration. ]]

	'''Adirondack guideboats''' were built since the early 1800s and evolved from a hunting skiff to today's highly refined design, virtually unchanged since the late 1800s. The Adirondack guideboat was originally designed to benefit the professional sporting guide who carried the boat and provided all the propulsion for his paying passengers, who were hunters or fishermen who travelled to the Adirondack region of upstate New York from New York City.		'''Adirondack guideboats''' were built since the early 1800s and evolved from a hunting skiff to today's highly refined design, virtually unchanged since the late 1800s. The Adirondack guideboat was originally designed to benefit the professional sporting guide who carried the boat and provided all the propulsion for his paying passengers, who were hunters or fishermen who travelled to the Adirondack region of upstate New York from New York City.
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	Modern reproduction Adirondack guideboat hulls are made of kevlar, fiberglass or wood strips. Some hulls use both materials, with a wood hull and a fiberglass laminate applied to the outer surface for greater durability. The boat can be fitted with either a fixed or a sliding seat and outriggers for racing.		Modern reproduction Adirondack guideboat hulls are made of kevlar, fiberglass or wood strips. Some hulls use both materials, with a wood hull and a fiberglass laminate applied to the outer surface for greater durability. The boat can be fitted with either a fixed or a sliding seat and outriggers for racing.

	Since 1962 the annual [[Willard Hanmer Guideboat ~~& Canoe Race\|Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe~~ Race]] has been held in July in Saranac; it is a ten-mile canoe and kayak race on [[Lake Flower]] and down the [[Saranac River]]. [[~~Willard Hanmer\|~~Willard Hanmer]] was a master guideboat builder. There is also a Guideboat class in the [[~~Adirondack Canoe Classic\|~~Adirondack Canoe Classic]], the three day 90-Miler from Old Forge to Saranac Lake.		Since 1962 the annual [[Willard Hanmer Guideboat Race]] has been held in July in Saranac; it is a ten-mile canoe and kayak race on [[Lake Flower]] and down the [[Saranac River]]. [[Willard Hanmer]] was a master guideboat builder. There is also a Guideboat class in the [[Adirondack Canoe Classic]], the three day 90-Miler from Old Forge to Saranac Lake.

	The [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum]] has several classic examples in its collection. <sup>1</sup>		The [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum]] has several classic examples in its collection. <sup>1</sup>
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	Miss B. J. Carwell of New York, who Is spending the season at the Inn, was the victim of an unfortunate upset In front of the Casino. While attempting to leave the dock the young woman made a false move and in an instant was plunged into the water. Mr. Searle, who happened to be near, came to the rescue and assisted her from the perilous position. Miss Carwell, however, was undaunted and has since proved that the accident was not due to inexperience, for she is one of the best and most enthusiastic oarswomen at the Inn...		Miss B. J. Carwell of New York, who Is spending the season at the Inn, was the victim of an unfortunate upset In front of the Casino. While attempting to leave the dock the young woman made a false move and in an instant was plunged into the water. Mr. Searle, who happened to be near, came to the rescue and assisted her from the perilous position. Miss Carwell, however, was undaunted and has since proved that the accident was not due to inexperience, for she is one of the best and most enthusiastic oarswomen at the Inn...



	'''See also:'''		'''See also:'''
	* [[~~Guideboat builders\|~~Guideboat builders]]		* [[Guideboat builders]]

	'''Sources'''		'''Sources'''
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	'''External links'''		'''External links'''
	* [http://www.guideboats.com/history/ Chris Woodward's boat shop]		* [http://www.guideboats.com/history/ Chris Woodward's boat shop]
	* [http://www.secretwater.com/index.html Adirondack guideboat information]
	* [http://www.adirondack-guide-boat.com/ Adirondack guideboat manufacturer]		* [http://www.adirondack-guide-boat.com/ Adirondack guideboat manufacturer]
	* [~~http~~://~~www~~.~~adirondackhistory~~.~~org\newguides~~/~~boats.html Plans~~ & ~~photos~~ from the Adirondack Museum]		* [https://adirondack.pastperfectonline.com/Search?search_criteria=%22guideboat%2C+adirondack%22&onlyimages=true&onlyimages=false Photos from the Adirondack Museum]

	===Comments===		===Comments===

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	[[File:Guide boat - Paul Smiths Hotel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|\|Guide boat, [[~~Lower St. Regis Lake\|~~Lower St. Regis Lake]] [[Paul Smith's Hotel]] in background, 1903 ]]		[[File:Guide boat - Paul Smiths Hotel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|\|Guide boat, [[Lower St. Regis Lake]] [[Paul Smith's Hotel]] in background, 1903 ]]

	[[File:ADK Museum - Guide Boat built on-site.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|This boat was built at the [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum"]] as a boat-building demonstration. ]]		[[File:ADK Museum - Guide Boat built on-site.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|This boat was built at the [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum"]] as a boat-building demonstration. ]]

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	Modern reproduction Adirondack guideboat hulls are made of kevlar, fiberglass or wood strips. Some hulls use both materials, with a wood hull and a fiberglass laminate applied to the outer surface for greater durability. The boat can be fitted with either a fixed or a sliding seat and outriggers for racing.		Modern reproduction Adirondack guideboat hulls are made of kevlar, fiberglass or wood strips. Some hulls use both materials, with a wood hull and a fiberglass laminate applied to the outer surface for greater durability. The boat can be fitted with either a fixed or a sliding seat and outriggers for racing.

	Since 1962 the annual [[Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race\|Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race]] has been held in July in Saranac; it is a ten-mile canoe and kayak race on [[Lake Flower]] and down the [[[Saranac River]]. [[Willard Hanmer\|Willard Hanmer]] was a master guideboat builder. There is also a Guideboat class in the [[Adirondack Canoe Classic\|Adirondack Canoe Classic]], the three day 90-Miler from Old Forge to Saranac Lake.		Since 1962 the annual [[Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race\|Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race]] has been held in July in Saranac; it is a ten-mile canoe and kayak race on [[Lake Flower]] and down the [[Saranac River]]. [[Willard Hanmer\|Willard Hanmer]] was a master guideboat builder. There is also a Guideboat class in the [[Adirondack Canoe Classic\|Adirondack Canoe Classic]], the three day 90-Miler from Old Forge to Saranac Lake.

	The [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum]] has several classic examples in its collection. <sup>1</sup>		The [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum]] has several classic examples in its collection. <sup>1</sup>

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	[[File:Guide boat - Paul Smiths Hotel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|\|Guide boat, [[Lower St. Regis Lake\|Lower St. Regis Lake]] [[~~Paul Smith's Hotel\|~~Paul Smith's Hotel]] in background, 1903 ]]		[[File:Guide boat - Paul Smiths Hotel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|\|Guide boat, [[Lower St. Regis Lake\|Lower St. Regis Lake]] [[Paul Smith's Hotel]] in background, 1903 ]]

	[[File:ADK Museum - Guide Boat built on-site.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|This boat was built at the [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum"]] as a boat-building demonstration. ]]		[[File:ADK Museum - Guide Boat built on-site.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|This boat was built at the [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum"]] as a boat-building demonstration. ]]

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	Modern reproduction Adirondack guideboat hulls are made of kevlar, fiberglass or wood strips. Some hulls use both materials, with a wood hull and a fiberglass laminate applied to the outer surface for greater durability. The boat can be fitted with either a fixed or a sliding seat and outriggers for racing.		Modern reproduction Adirondack guideboat hulls are made of kevlar, fiberglass or wood strips. Some hulls use both materials, with a wood hull and a fiberglass laminate applied to the outer surface for greater durability. The boat can be fitted with either a fixed or a sliding seat and outriggers for racing.

	Since 1962 the annual [[Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race\|Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race]] has been held in July in Saranac; it is a ten-mile canoe and kayak race on [[~~Lake Flower\|~~Lake Flower]] and down the [[[Saranac River]]. [[Willard Hanmer\|Willard Hanmer]] was a master guideboat builder. There is also a Guideboat class in the [[Adirondack Canoe Classic\|Adirondack Canoe Classic]], the three day 90-Miler from Old Forge to Saranac Lake.		Since 1962 the annual [[Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race\|Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race]] has been held in July in Saranac; it is a ten-mile canoe and kayak race on [[Lake Flower]] and down the [[[Saranac River]]. [[Willard Hanmer\|Willard Hanmer]] was a master guideboat builder. There is also a Guideboat class in the [[Adirondack Canoe Classic\|Adirondack Canoe Classic]], the three day 90-Miler from Old Forge to Saranac Lake.

	The [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum]] has several classic examples in its collection. <sup>1</sup>		The [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum]] has several classic examples in its collection. <sup>1</sup>

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	The [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum]] has several classic examples in its collection. <sup>1</sup>		The [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum]] has several classic examples in its collection. <sup>1</sup>

	There is a guideboat in the [[~~Saranac Lake Free Library\|~~Saranac Lake Free Library]], and one at the [[Adirondack Medical Center]].		There is a guideboat in the [[Saranac Lake Free Library]], and one at the [[Adirondack Medical Center]].
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	Modern reproduction Adirondack guideboat hulls are made of kevlar, fiberglass or wood strips. Some hulls use both materials, with a wood hull and a fiberglass laminate applied to the outer surface for greater durability. The boat can be fitted with either a fixed or a sliding seat and outriggers for racing.		Modern reproduction Adirondack guideboat hulls are made of kevlar, fiberglass or wood strips. Some hulls use both materials, with a wood hull and a fiberglass laminate applied to the outer surface for greater durability. The boat can be fitted with either a fixed or a sliding seat and outriggers for racing.

	Since 1962 the annual [[Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race\|Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race]] has been held in July in Saranac; it is a ten-mile canoe and kayak race on [[Lake Flower\|Lake Flower]] and down the [[~~Saranac River\|~~Saranac River]]. [[Willard Hanmer\|Willard Hanmer]] was a master guideboat builder. There is also a Guideboat class in the [[Adirondack Canoe Classic\|Adirondack Canoe Classic]], the three day 90-Miler from Old Forge to Saranac Lake.		Since 1962 the annual [[Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race\|Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race]] has been held in July in Saranac; it is a ten-mile canoe and kayak race on [[Lake Flower\|Lake Flower]] and down the [[[Saranac River]]. [[Willard Hanmer\|Willard Hanmer]] was a master guideboat builder. There is also a Guideboat class in the [[Adirondack Canoe Classic\|Adirondack Canoe Classic]], the three day 90-Miler from Old Forge to Saranac Lake.

	The [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum]] has several classic examples in its collection. <sup>1</sup>		The [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum]] has several classic examples in its collection. <sup>1</sup>

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	The [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum]] has several classic examples in its collection. <sup>1</sup>		The [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum]] has several classic examples in its collection. <sup>1</sup>

	There is a guideboat in the [[Saranac Lake Free Library\|Saranac Lake Free Library]], and one at the [[~~Adirondack Medical Center\|~~Adirondack Medical Center]].		There is a guideboat in the [[Saranac Lake Free Library\|Saranac Lake Free Library]], and one at the [[Adirondack Medical Center]].
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	'''External links'''		'''External links'''
	* [[http://www.guideboats.com/history/\|Chris Woodward's boat shop]]		* [http://www.guideboats.com/history/ Chris Woodward's boat shop]
	* [[http://www.secretwater.com/index.html\|Adirondack guideboat information]]		* [http://www.secretwater.com/index.html Adirondack guideboat information]
	* [[http://www.adirondack-guide-boat.com/\|Adirondack guideboat manufacturer]]		* [http://www.adirondack-guide-boat.com/ Adirondack guideboat manufacturer]
	* [[http://www.adirondackhistory.org\newguides/boats.html\|Plans & photos from the Adirondack Museum]]		* [http://www.adirondackhistory.org\newguides/boats.html Plans & photos from the Adirondack Museum]

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	===Footnotes===		===Footnotes===

	1. This article appeared originally on [[http://en.wikipedia.org\|"Wikipedia"]] as [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_guideboat\|Adirondack guideboat"]]; its edit history there reflects its authorship. It is licensed under the [[Wikipedia:Text_of_the_GNU_Free_Documentation_License"\|GDFL]].		1. This article appeared originally on [http://en.wikipedia.org "Wikipedia"] as [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_guideboat\|Adirondack guideboat"]]; its edit history there reflects its authorship. It is licensed under the [[Wikipedia:Text_of_the_GNU_Free_Documentation_License"\|GDFL]].

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	[[File:Guide boat - Paul Smiths Hotel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|\|Guide boat, [[Lower St. Regis Lake\|Lower St. Regis Lake]] [[Paul Smith's Hotel\|Paul Smith's Hotel]] in background, 1903 ]] [[File:ADK Museum - Guide Boat built on-site.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|This boat was built at the [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum"]] as a boat-building demonstration. ]]		[[File:Guide boat - Paul Smiths Hotel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|\|Guide boat, [[Lower St. Regis Lake\|Lower St. Regis Lake]] [[Paul Smith's Hotel\|Paul Smith's Hotel]] in background, 1903 ]]

			[[File:ADK Museum - Guide Boat built on-site.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|This boat was built at the [[Wikipedia:Adirondack_Museum\|Adirondack Museum"]] as a boat-building demonstration. ]]

	'''Adirondack guideboats''' were built since the early 1800s and evolved from a hunting skiff to today's highly refined design, virtually unchanged since the late 1800s. The Adirondack guideboat was originally designed to benefit the professional sporting guide who carried the boat and provided all the propulsion for his paying passengers, who were hunters or fishermen who travelled to the Adirondack region of upstate New York from New York City.		'''Adirondack guideboats''' were built since the early 1800s and evolved from a hunting skiff to today's highly refined design, virtually unchanged since the late 1800s. The Adirondack guideboat was originally designed to benefit the professional sporting guide who carried the boat and provided all the propulsion for his paying passengers, who were hunters or fishermen who travelled to the Adirondack region of upstate New York from New York City.