Myka Canoe Loaders

Myka Canoe Loaders Myka gets you on the water easier, faster and safer. Myka is a small company that was formed out of necessity. I wanted to be able to do it alone.

As someone who truly enjoys the freedom and beauty of the outdoors, canoeing and fishing our rivers and lakes is a big part of my life. While I had transported my canoe strapped to the roof of my vehicle, loading and unloading it had become difficult. Not scratching the paint or knocking a mirror off was next to impossible. At times, even with the help of a friend, it had been tough. I did not wan

t to be dependent on others each and every time I wanted to put my canoe in the water. I looked to see what was available to assist me in getting my canoe on and off the top of my car. I wanted something that would function at home and in the field. Something that required minimum effort and could be operated by the average person. Something safe, not only for myself, but my vehicle also. Out of desperation…I decided to fabricate my own. I attempted a number of various designs that finally culminated with My Canoe Buddy. It meets all of my criteria and is robust, portable, simple to use, and most importantly, safe!

05/19/2026
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04/24/2026

We are excited to introduce something new for the 2026 season

Tour de Paddle is here

This is a season long series that brings together canoe races from across Minnesota into one shared experience, cohosted with Endurance United and The Loppet Foundation. Whether you are racing to compete, to improve, or just to get on the water more often, Tour de Paddle is designed to keep you engaged all season long.

Track your races, see how you stack up, and be part of a growing community of paddlers showing up at events across the state

We already have several races included, and more may be added as the season comes together

Check it out and get involved
https://www.mncanoe.org/tour-de-paddle/

Let’s make this a fun and competitive season on the water

04/23/2026

Our website is back up and running!

03/27/2026
03/16/2026

Imagine turning a bend in the river and seeing this.

This photo was taken during a canoe expedition in the Northwest Territories, one of the adventures that will be featured at this year’s Far North Symposium on March 28.

If you enjoy stories of wild places and long canoe journeys in the North, you will want to hear this one.

Details and tickets
https://www.mncanoe.org/far-north-symposium/

03/13/2026

Regional differences in canoe design persist despite forces of homogenization. Here’s why: Travel anywhere in North America and you will notice the shape and color of canoes shift with the landscape. The reasons why are not always logical.

On a recent two-week trip in northern Ontario’s Quetico Provincial Park, I was hard-pressed to spot a single canoe not plain Kevlar. All the tripping canoes I paddled by seemed to come from the same marathon-racing-inspired mold—lengthy, ultralight and beige. It wasn’t until well into my 18-hour drive home I noticed canoes with color and rocker gracing roof racks of passing vehicles.

I had lots of time to ponder why.

The canoe is of Indigenous origin, and it’s easy to understand how the first designs would have evolved to fit local needs. “All the performance lines, whether it’s tumblehome, extreme rocker, straight keel, V, flare sides—we see those also in birchbark and other indigenous watercraft,” says Jeremy Ward, curator at the Canadian Canoe Museum.

Less obvious is why, in the age of industrial manufacturing and intermodal shipping, regional differences persist. While sea kayakers globally race to embrace the latest British, Danish or Swedish designs, and SUP racers upgrade to keep up with ever-narrower boards, canoeists stubbornly stick with local formulas that have worked for decades.

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✍️: Tim Shuff
📷: Gary McGuffin

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