This is the site for region 7 canoe base history and details. I am seeking more information and opinion on this patch. Region 7 canoe base patches 6 bruce richardson w9fz. Sep 25, 2017 the region one canoe base was my term just because id found the region 7 canoe base info. Famous for great brook trout fishing, solitude and demanding portages, this route goes through the heart of the wilderness area. Far left is the guide, with a voyageurs staff patch on his uniform.
Sommers canoe base ely, minnesota what some of us refer to as, sommers canoe base, the ely base, the canoe base, or just the base, is a place that has undergone several official name changes through the years. All items in mint condition unless otherwise stated in the title. Vtg 50s explorer universal boy scout badge patch red. Please make trade offers from the material i list as duplicate or for sale from my. A new logo was introduced featuring a compass pointing to the northeast over a map of the region. Bsa region 7 explorer canoe base patches and slide. Region seven explorer canoe base, patch titled northern wisconsin national canoe base, with button loop.
The region one canoe base was my term just because id found the region 7 canoe base info. This is a great overnight or it can even be done as a three day trip to include the hike up st. Region 7 canoe base northern wisconsin national canoe base. Vintage bsa large patch charles l sommers wilderness canoe. Around 1967 it was renamed northern wisconsin national canoe base, as publications begin referencing the new name during this period. Offered is a group of 3 vintage region 7 patches from the bsa explorer canoe base and a region 7 neckerchief slide.
In 1994, however, an internal reorganization reduced it from seven areas to four. These patches have become very collectible with the closure of the base and more emphasis placed on the nearlby norther tier high adventure. Boy scout region seven canoe base contingent southern. Boy scout region seven canoe base contingent southern new jersey 6387gg. The base had also been referenced in publications as region seven explorer canoe base. New day dawns for historic canoe place inn westhamptonhampton bays, ny it was a day residents spent years working toward. Kit to repair scratches, gouges and surface cracks, for use on royalex and tformex canoes. Grimes canoe base in flatwoods, tn on the buffalo river opened in 1973. Northern wisconsin national canoe base closed in 1983 region 7 canoe base region seven explorer canoe base maine national high adventure area closed in 1991 shut down in 1993 maine matagamon seboomook lake base sysladobsis lake base land between the lakes national outdoor adventure center closed in 1983. Sommers canoe base located near ely, mn, including the related okpik, northern expeditions, and northern tier patches. Boy scout region 7 canoe base voyageur patch 16z ebay. Region 7 northern wisconsin canoe base hat diamond in northern wisconsin olde region 7 of the bsa operated a canoe base.
Customs services and international tracking provided. Vintage region seven explorer canoe base pocket patch. High adventure bases of the boy scouts of america wikipedia. Grimes canoe base middle tennessee council patches. Use to cover cosmetic scratches and dings on your royalex canoe. Region seven canoe base, wisconsin collection of dave pede, lemont, illinois.
Region 7 canoe base patches 1 click on any thumbnail to reveal larger jpeg. Boy scout northern wisconsin natl canoe base red circle patch region 7. However, the name region 10 canoe base remained in use, including on patches and. The first format has mi and wi on the canoe for minnesota and wisconsin. Insignia need list for region 10 sommers canoe base.
Your girls will love to get this patch as a reminder for a memorable time outdoors. Region seven explorer canoe base pocket patch ebay. The following list contains my needs for region 10 charles l. Vintage bsa large patch charles l sommers wilderness canoe base indian. This is the wellknown route of the seven carries including the three st. Part of the fortnite season 7 group of patches and released on january 8, 2018 by epic. Vintage 1950s region seven explorer canoe base boy scout original patch. Boy scout region 7 canoe base wisconsin leader segment 4151v.
The scholarship provides monetary support to arrowmen by paying the full registration fee to one of the order of the arrow high adventure programs at philmont scout ranch, charles l. It began in 1923 with canoe trips organized by the hibbing, minnesota council, and was called the region x canoe trails. The rebirth of the storied canoe place inn in hampton bays. Region 7 explorer canoe base patches scout stuff 4 sale. Miwi stood not for michigan and wisconsin but rather all four of the states in region 7michigan, indiana, wisconsin, and illinois. Initially assembling britishmade moth airplaneswhich made flying accessible and popular in canadadhc went on to design and produce bush utility, military and commuter aircraft. Sommers was an avid base supporter, canoe trip organizer and participant. Former national camps and bases archives trading eagles. Boy scout northern wisconsin natl canoe base patch, decal, gold belt slide lot. Boy scout camp philmont orienteering federation patch badge bsa merit award. Boy scout region 7 canoe base wisconsin patch 2445w ebay. Perhaps someone will be able to come up with what the two words on the bottom say.
All programs are the epitome of what the oa represents. I have used bob hannahs and kevin petersons new patch guide for a basis, with addition of neckerchiefs. Our transportation makes this a convenient oneway trip. The same patch was used the first several years, and then a tradition of issuing a different patch every year was implemented. Region 7 explorer canoe base neckerchief the carolina. Collection of seven different region seven canoe base patches including the cut edge round and rolled edge round with yellow tab. Vintage boy scouts charles sommers bsa wilderness canoe base. The best breaking news, stories, and events from the patch network of local news sites. Insignia need list for region 10 sommers canoe basekirk doan. There are reportedly only 5 or 6 known instances of this patch and all but one are reportedly mint. Region 7 canoe base collecting with bruce richardson the scout.
Region seven explorer canoe base, scout landing patch, smooth twill. New day dawns for historic canoe place inn in hampton. Northern tier is the oldest of the four national high adventure bases. Insignia need list for region 10 sommers canoe basekirk.
The summit was purchased in 2009 and the high adventure base began operation in 2014. Sr7a scholarships oa high adventure scholarship section sr7a created a high adventure scholarship to enlighten the order of the arrow experiences of arrowmen in the section. This region 7 canoe base landing patch is the second format. A great lot of high adventure patches started very low. Northern wisconsin national canoe base, bsa nwncb, r7cb. Christen national high adventure base is a high adventure program base located at the summit bechtel family national scout reserve. I have used bob hannahs and kevin petersons new patch guide for a basis, with addition of neckerchiefs, decals and some other items i had or knew of. Region seven explorer canoe base, scout landing patch, rectangular patch, used. I have been doing research on high adventure in scouting and, since i live in wisconsin, i am especially interested in the former region 7. If you are sick of trying to patch your canoe or kayak with products that wont stick. Vintage boy scouts charles sommers bsa wilderness canoe base patch. Boy scouts america river rats san diego county council patch bsa canoe canoeing. Historical region seventen wilderness canoe bases patches 1930s 1960s.
Skid plates on the bow and stern can used to repair damage, or for added defense. Region 7 canoe base voyageur patch such a rare piece, we just dont see them anymore. I have all items where an x precedes the description. American historical trail brochures, patches and medals. Northern tier high adventure is a collection of high adventure bases run by the boy scouts of america in the boundary waters canoe area wilderness of minnesota, ontarios quetico provincial park and canadian crown lands, manitobas atikaki provincial wilderness park, woodland caribou provincial park and points beyond. Also, the 25th anniversary patch, and several other good pieces. Below is a picture of the wall in the office at grimes which has one of each of the standard issue patches in the order they were issued. Vtg bsa explorer m shirt patches assistant scout master century club eagle scout. Segment is stitched to the patch but both are otherwise in great shape. The base was noted for for its distinctive logo which pictured a pine spruce tree superimposed over a canoe with crossed paddles. The new river gorge region offers white water rafting rated from class ii to class v along the more than 50 miles of river within the new river gorge national. Regis lakes and a delightful variety of ponds connected by short portages. Any variation can lead back to our floodwood outpost. Region 7 explorer canoe base dome shaped patch c45.
Northern wisconsin national canoe base, bsa nwncb, r7cb, region 7, boulder junction, wisconsin. Jun 26, 2011 region 7 northern wisconsin canoe base hat diamond in northern wisconsin olde region 7 of the bsa operated a canoe base. In northern wisconsin olde region 7 of the bsa operated a canoe base. Great deals from tspa in philmonthiadbases ebay stores. Regis canoe area this is the wellknown route of the seven carries including the three st. Boy scout region 7 canoe base wisconsin patch 2443w. Region 7 canoe base near boulder junction, wisconsin in the early 70s. The new river gorge region offers white water rafting rated from class ii to class v along the more than 50 miles of river within the new river gorge national river. Region seven explorer canoe base patch scout stuff 4 sale. Buy online region 7 explorer canoe region 7 explorer canoe. History of region seven canoe base boy scouts of america preliminary draft how it started in the late 1930s several scout executives who were actively related to the wisconsin eagle forestry camp andor conducted council canoe trips in northern wisconsin conceived the idea of a jointly or regionally sponsored canoe outfitting base that would make the advantages of this great canoe. Boy scout region 7 canoe base nbw45b leaders patch wisc ebay. Boy scout collection of region 7 canoe base patches s9. Top rated seller from united states customs services and international tracking provided.
Boy scout collection of region 7 canoe base patches s9490t background other offerings contact info description collection of region 7 canoe base patches nice little grouping of stuff from this lo. Although numbered 01likely from the 194547 timeframe. Sommers canoe base at northern tier, or the florida sea base. The northeast region was generally unaffected by the 1992 bsa regional realignment. History, patches, staff, and memories of former boy scout high adventure base. Makingfriends canoeing patch head out to the river with your troop for fun day of canoeing. Region 7 canoe base collecting with bruce richardson the. We have over 75,000 pieces of boy and girl scout memorabilia to sell. At this years calumet council memorial day tor, bruce richardson put on a display of his region 7northern wisconsin canoe base. The choice to collect this item is up to the collector. Vtg 1950s region seven canoe base boy scout patch camp wi explorer bsa wisconsin.
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