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I installed a foot brace today in the solo canoe I built and finished in August. I know foot braces are not traditional but I find it makes a world of difference to me comfort-wise when paddling ( I am a sitter, not a kneeler). Do any of you other sitters find them useful? I paddled for 45 minutes today, the first time paddling anything since Christmas day 2011 due to a rotator cuff tear and subsequent surgery on 4 June. My release from the Dr is in 2 weeks so I jumped the gun a bit but...

I have slept on military style cots, with a nice cushy pad. Never more than a couple hundred yards from some form of mechanical transportation or a no portage trip. I still like sleeping on a good pad on the ground, but like the old dog that I am, I spend a long time finding the perfectly level smooth spot to roll out my bedroll. I also bring my down pillow from home, at the tender age of 75, I feel I may have earned that privilege to cradle my grizzled head. Before I invest in one of...

I just bought a Sawyer 17'9" Cruiser for $200!! It's got a broken seat in the back, otherwise in great shape. Spent most of it's life indoors. This is the Goldenglass layup, with red gelcoat, aluminum trim with whatever black coating. I'll get some photos to post tomorrow when I bring it home. Even though it's not a stripper, it's still nice to have a good performing boat as a spare, or to loan out to family and friends.