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Thanks for the reply. I completely agree with you that it is stupid to risk anything with such an expensive canoe. I have now gotten a...

I have a GRB Classic XL, and at 16'8" length and widths of 26" Max and 22" gunwale width, I consider it long and fast. I generally pack...

I think that I remember reading that they are a Carbon/Kevlar laminate, but I am not 100% positive on that; my memory banks are filling...

I can't exactly speak for the GRB Classic 15'8" as I have the GRB Classic XL (16'8"), but I can say that the canoe is surprisingly...

Harry Roberts in a Lotus Caper….mid 80s

Is that an "internal sponson" for floatation under the gunwales of the Lotus?

Currently reading Watership Down. The rabbits are planning to escape in a canoe (punt) tonight. I'm excited to find out what happens...

First time running rapids solo! It was an adventure. Hoping to have a trip report soon. Connoquenessing Creek, PA. 3/9/25

Great video of classic western Canoeing. Thanks for posting.

Here is a four-part video series from the Lower Columbia Canoe Club, which is based in Portland, Oregon. It brings back fond memories to...

I have now chosen my new high-floatation PFD for paddling whitewater in my open canoe, and it is not a brand that most paddlers have...

It seems that torso length, arm length and sitting height can all vary the "best" paddle length. I use a 54" to 56" straight paddle for...

I bought the canoe from my very good fishing buddy Pål Krogvold who has imported many canoes for friends in Norway. He was a passionate...

How far do you mind travelling? There is one on FB Marketplace in Travelers Rest SC, one in Bryson City NC and one in Pelham AL. I...

I have not tried on a Type 1 PFD in quite a while, but the ones I remember were bulky and were not well fitted to the body for easy...