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I wouldn't rule out composite boats, unless you're paddle serious WW. Gelcoat/resin slides over rocks when royalex grabs 'em. Sounds...

@Keeled Over and others, thank you for sharing. There was a time when such things weren't discussed in polite company, but I think...

My sister has suggested that I start traveling with a medical professional of some sort... One that can recognize the signs of a stroke...

Nearly everyone has to face up to the fact that there is more risk in going on remote trips as we age. I got really depressed after a...

I have always arranged for my cancer surgeries (3 of them) to take place during the off season so that I would have full summers for...

From Rec's pics you may be surprised by how much your boat will hold even with the dog. With spring around the corner time to get the...

Loving those lining holes!

I’m not seeing much room for gear and my mut. I could probably fit 2 packs with the dog, but it would be tight.

Anyone know of an epoxy pigment that will closely match a Swift canoe? I’d like to find a US source if possible. I’ve looked online...

I have a Wildfire and a Yellowstone Solo, and use them both. Here is the Wildfire. The longest I have gone unsupported is 5 nights...

I had an Rx Argosy for several years. It was great to use on the local rocky streams. I do not think I’d use it with a load on big...

Anyone used a 14’ canoe for solo tripping? I’ve got that Swift Prospector 14 that I love on local waters. It has a bigger weight...

La Voga Veneta (This is very much related to canoeing, I promise!) I first went to Venice in 2022. Of course, for a boat-minded person...

I did my own and some farriery work for many years. Very hard on the body, knees and back. Then, getting stepped on was another...

I try to paddle regularly, year round. Rough weather interrupts that some. Same went for poling until the winter of '23 when I went...