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Check out the Red Green Show, season 1, episode 1. About half way through. Find it on the free streaming app Plex.

Perhaps not what we think of as a canoe but I still find this stuff interesting and a jumping off place for more research. https://www.vice.com/en/article/ancient-canoe-found-in-new-zealand-could-rewrite-voyaging-history/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/vice

Never heard of this fellow…worthy of further research https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/death-defying-attempt-circumnavigate-world-canoe-180985641/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=other

Another interesting read about old dugout canoes https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/archaeologists-using-sunken-dugout-canoes-learn-indigenous-history-america-180985638/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=other

Not the typical canoe we discuss and dissect here but I thought an interesting read nonetheless. https://hakaimagazine.com/features/the-canoe-in-the-forest/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/culture

Here’s one river tragedy I have never heard of….and hope never again to… https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg4v74drnmo?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/BBCNews I know it’s a kayaker and not technically canoe tripping, but just a cautionary tale about being out in the wilderness.

This may be similar to the photo of the day thread, but let’s see what you consider your most picturesque paddle. Here’s my offering….Moraine Lake BC (if memory serves). Shortly after this picture a small avalanche rolled down the mountain and made for quite a spectacular sight.

Saw this on another site...."The Bob"s collection is for sale...not really tripping boats but some interesting/uncommon ones bob-the-bob-gitchells-boat-collection-for-sale-2509153

Glenn, thanks for the heads up about the special day. After a few years living in the heat of SC I have absorbed the common knowledge to never to be beyond arm's reach of a Yeti cup filled with ice tea! They should issue a cup to every new resident.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-59101592

Custom built by Tom MacKenzie, 11' solo, 25 pounds, wood/ceconite, birds eye maple trim, includes custom bag by The Bag Lady. Could be a great pack canoe by lowering seat and double blading. This one really hurts to sell as Tom was a personal friend...just don't have a choice. Sacrifice $1,400.

Premium plus layup, 32 pounds, Conk contoured seat, sunset orange. Includes new light weight custom carry yolk, drops and hardware to lower seat to sitting height. Complete specs on Hemlock website. Excellent condition. $1400

Premium plus layup, 52 pounds, two rear seats to adjust for trim, Conk double contoured seats. Kneeling thwart. Excellent condition. MUST SELL $1,400. Complete specs on Hemlock website. Tried to upload photo but it keeps showing upside down. Can send if desired.

50 pound model reoutfitted as a solo. Cherry capped gunwales. Very good condition. Planned to paddle her on her 100th birthday but am moving and must sell quickly. $1,200. She is my avatar pic.