Just like to say hi, I was a keen slalom canoeist when I was younger and used Carbon Fibre canoes and paddles.  Also learned to repair the canoes and fiberglass my seat and mounting straps in.  So hopefully that doesn't make me a  complete newbie.  However it's been some time since I had hands on experience.

I now have a VW Brazilian Baywindow Campervan, This is exactly why I am joining but more of that in the right section.