James Thomas, proprietor of "Up The Creek Boat Works", grew up working with wood. Whether it was in wood shop in high school or doing carpentry work with his father, he always had a particular knack and a keen eye for professional looking wood products. These many years of practice and apprenticeship have allowed him to open up his own business to make for you his masterful nautical creations. Because Jim is an accomplished boat builder, he is equally skillful in their repairs and construction of other products used in similar boats.
His fervent love for the outdoors helps him to fit any person to the right paddle, canoe or canoe seat. He is also very knowledgeable at helping people to understand the importance of a sturdy, lightweight and stable boat or canoe. Jim firmly believes that "every task can be accomplished if you follow the right path. Every item should fit the person as well as the trip they’ll be taking."

Jim has been working with wood and it’s use with personal watercraft for more than twenty years. It was only until recently that he decided to create a business out of what he loved to do so much. "Up The Creek Boat Works" is committed to providing you with the best products at competitive prices. Whether it’s a beautifully made hand crafted canoe you desire or a hand canned canoe seat and back rest for those leisurely days on the lake, "Up The Creek Boat Works" promises to deliver you the best product possible.

"Up The Creek Boat Works" is located in northwestern Warren County, in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains of New York State.

Why purchase a canoe or canoeing accessories from a factory in a city when you can own a piece of hand crafted material right from the beautiful Adirondack Park.