Grey Owl Scout

Grey Owl Scout Canoe Paddle

The Grey Owl Scout is Grey Owl’s entry-level wooden canoe paddle, offering exceptional value for money for beginners, recreational paddlers and those purchasing their first traditional wooden paddle.

This is a straightforward, general-purpose paddle designed for recreational canoeing. Its 22-inch by 7-inch blade provides a practical all-round shape for learning canoe strokes, relaxed days on the water and everyday paddling in an open canoe.

The Scout is primarily constructed from basswood, giving it the traditional appearance and feel of a wooden canoe paddle while keeping it accessible for newer and occasional paddlers. The grip and blade use three-ply laminated basswood construction, while the shaft is made from solid basswood.

Its pear-shaped grip provides a traditional and versatile hand position for controlling the paddle through a range of canoe strokes. The shaft has an oval profile, helping the paddler recognise the orientation of the blade while paddling.

The blade has a cambered cross section and a consistent 22-inch by 7-inch profile throughout the available size range. This means you can select a suitable overall and shaft length without changing the dimensions or surface area of the blade.

A particularly useful feature is the straight casting-epoxy tip. This reinforces the end of the wooden blade and provides additional protection against the everyday knocks and scrapes that can occur during launching, landing or paddling in shallower water.

The epoxy tip should not be considered indestructible, and care should still be taken around rocks and hard surfaces. However, it provides useful reinforcement to one of the paddle’s most vulnerable areas and helps improve its suitability for regular recreational use.

The Scout is finished with high-gloss polyurethane containing UV protection. This protective coating seals the wooden construction and brings out the natural appearance of the laminated basswood.

For paddlers looking for an affordable introduction to wooden canoe paddles, the Grey Owl Scout is an honest and practical choice. It combines traditional wooden construction, a versatile blade shape and useful tip protection without the higher price of Grey Owl’s more specialised paddle designs.

Who Is the Grey Owl Scout For?

The Scout is particularly well suited to:

• Beginners purchasing their first canoe paddle
• Recreational and occasional canoeists
• Family canoeing and relaxed days on the water
• Clubs, camps and group paddling
• Paddlers seeking an affordable wooden canoe paddle
• Use as an additional or spare paddle

Paddlers covering long distances or looking for a paddle tailored to deep-water touring, shallow-water paddling or more specialised canoe strokes may prefer another model within the Grey Owl range. For general recreational canoeing, however, the Scout offers excellent value and a traditional wooden feel.

Features

• Grey Owl’s entry-level wooden canoe paddle
• Designed for beginners and recreational canoeing
• Three-ply laminated basswood pear-shaped grip
• Solid basswood oval shaft
• Three-ply laminated basswood blade
• Cambered blade cross section
• Straight casting-epoxy tip
• High-gloss polyurethane finish with UV protection
• Consistent 22″ × 7″ blade across all available lengths
• Available in five overall lengths

Specifications

Grip: Three-ply laminated basswood, pear shaped

Shaft: Solid basswood, oval

Shaft dimensions: 1 3/16″ × 1 5/32″

Blade: Three-ply laminated basswood

Blade profile: Cambered

Blade length: 22″

Blade width: 7″

Blade area: 115 sq in

Tip material and style: Straight casting epoxy

Finish: High-gloss polyurethane with UV protection