Rich

I also make my Greenland paddles from a board of clear red cedar I just apply two coats of epoxy that has a fast hardener. I apply it out in the sun on a very hot day so it will cure really fast. As soon as it starts to become sticky, I wipe off all the surface epoxy. The paddle hold up very well and retains just enough of a rough surface so it won't slip out of my hands. My paddles look like they have been used, and they have. I also have put a bead of fast curing epoxy on the ends to prevent it from being damaged by all those rocks that seem to come out of nowhere at the most inopportune times.

Bobby