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"A river reaching the sea is the assumption built into the word river, and across the American West it is increasingly not true. The...

I typed this this morning before Marc's post and forgot to hit post! :ROFLMAO: 😁 I don't think it's really necessary to lean to the...

I have no interests in promoting any designer's or manufacturer's canoes. I can, however, relate what I have experienced and witnessed...

Obviously, I am partial to the Savage River boats, June Bug, Illusion and Harmony, depending upon the size of the paddler. The Fire...

Great trip report, Glenn. Thanks for a fine collection of beautiful photos of the ponds, its surroundings and Rascal. I appreciate your...

As @Marc Ornstein, whose many talents include photo uploading, has pointed out, he and I paddled Boreas Ponds on July 23, 2026. Later...

Thanks for that Marc. I think the OP would want a boat that is stable when leaned to the rail and not squirrely. What boats do you solo...

Al, your solo preference of paddling long tandem canoes from the stern seat is pretty unusual, and you are the expert in that style. I'm...

One point on secondary, sometimes called final stability. Some very hard chined boats and some continuously flared boats can get very...

Thanks Glenn and Marc. I have watched Marcs videos and have read his articles and understand the physics going on. I was just wondering...

This is my most recent tarp set up. It's certainly not minimalistic, but I felt pretty well protected.

I'd say at least 10x12' should do it. It doesn't have to be real big, just don't skimp.

The question I have is. Is it better to have a boat you can lean to the gunnel, or one that gives you the performance you want without...

I'm with Glenn on this one, just use your single blade paddle with one hand. In the "Woodcraft" book Nessmuk uses the one handed paddle...

I would never go tentless during bug season, but have had success with a tarp in the shoulder season. I would make sure my tarp was big...