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after all the brutal suggestions and also applications ... my question: was salt or hot water it self never an option to melt the ice...

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...

Yeah, one of the key points about bow control going upstream against the accelerated current dropping off a ledge is that lifting the...

I've done a lot of lining or tracking in my paddling adventures both upstream and downstream. I find that going upstream while more...

I started using AutoCAD over fifteen years ago to get a better grasp on a project I was working on then. I have been drafting since long...

Is the lower hand on the same side as your shoulder issues?

Anecdotal comment: Yes I feel/think it was a lot colder in the 1950's - 1970's than it has been in 00's - 20's. Evidence comment: While...

When dealing with long blade paddles such as Ottertail or Beavertail I find the measurement of the full paddle length to be next to...

If I had my way floating lines would be mandatory for any ropes attached to a canoe, also lining/painters should be of appropriate size...

My shoulder issues (which are generally minor) are actually totally unrelated to paddling and usually are improved when I paddle. I try...

My usual paddle is a Werner Bandit (all carbon), when I have any discomfort in my shoulder I switch to an Otter type paddle (I have a...

Hey, I am not happy about this cutting into my cashew supply. :eek:

On the rare occasions when I paddle in a popular area where there are lots of other canoes I like to watch the tandems go by, you can...

The only true way to (maybe) turn off tracking on a cell phone is to turn it off and remove the SIM card. Even that might not be...

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