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Another Paddle Maker - Martha Baldwin

Recently received an email from another paddle maker based here in Toronto who may be one of the few (or even only) women actively making paddles. Her startup business is called Baldwin Paddles and her facebook page has some artistic shots of her beautiful, one-piece, hardwood paddle designs.




Photo Credit: Chris Cowper-Smith


Her website (still in progress) mentions she obtains her lumber stock from FSC approved sources, a wonderful eco-conscious touch. Great to see that there is a resurgence in traditional one-piece paddles in the marketplace. If these designs have you interested, you can contact Martha Baldwin directly at marth.baldwin@gmail.com.