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My brother (bow) and I (stern) probably in the mid-80s in my father's Mad River.

I've noticed that most of us post current photos in the Photo Of The Day thread, so I'm starting this thread where we can post older...

A couple of screen grabs from Waterwalker https://www.nfb.ca/directors/bill-mason/ (possibly geoblocked?)

I've used a bridle rigged for tracking as demonstrated bi Bill Mason. IMO, on of the first two videos above has the bridle too far...

I was very conscious of being careful. As I will detail in my upcoming winter paddling wardrobe thread, I was in a new drysuit for all...

This is the more informed review of my new-to-me 2021 Swift Keewaydin 15 in carbon fusion layup with champagne gel coat on the bottom...

One of the many things I like about paddling with a dog is that you see more stuff since their senses pick up things that you would have...

I'm not quite sure if you can glean any applicable info from this or if it even applies but the springer spaniel I used to have would do...

I've had four dogs - one found abandoned in a campground and 3 from the humane society. All four would happily hop in a canoe and...

I've been fortunate with the two dogs I've had since I took up canoeing. Neither required any special training. Just get in the canoe...

I have paddled with dogs for many decades. Herding dogs are pretty easy to train. Make sure they can swim first. I put them in an...

Some good tips on how to train and paddle with a canoe dog in this essay: Dog Paddlin' The title is also a self-referential pun...

Try this thread https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/symmetrical-vs-asymmetrical-canoe-hulls.129033/

We (or at least, I do) talk a bit about working with wood. Since my focus is on wood/canvas canoes I enjoy using and owning the tools...

I don't know much about influencers, but I do see a lot of crappy content on the internet. The stuff that bugs me the most is beginners...