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At what point does it become too windy for those canoes? With no keel, and the relatively narrow hull, I’d guess the are for light...

I was out in a blow with my wife and a friend we had as the saying goes “a bone in our teeth” and the mast broke. Didn’t end up in the...

I don't know. Most canoe sailors are just out for an afternoon of fun, so avoid conditions that aren't pleasant. The leeboards or...

The very old man way includes a dog as a lookout while you rest. Benson

To be truly precarious you need to add more people and a hiking board. It is said that the key to successful small boat sailing is...

Some of us like windy days. Benson

It may also be helpful to take a historical perspective on this competition. I have always understood that canoes were hugely popular...

Reading Glenn's post re: site member activity, his comments reminded me that users need to post new threads to keep the site alive. In...

I was the admin who added the “like” button, a friend and fellow member suggested it. I wasn’t sure if it was a good idea but I felt it...

Canoe: New England, New York, and Ontario Kayak: New England, Arizona, and Great Britain

I've never published a policy or rule about posting cross-links to threads from other paddling sites because it rarely happens. However...

I admit to rarely starting a thread here since my prime canoe tripping days are well behind me now and my interest in modern canoes is...

Welcome, the page at the link below indicates that paddling is not permitted on the Quabbin reservoir. Benson...

They are rare but the demand is exceptionally low so you probably don't want to hold out for a high price. Sell the rig alone and keep...

I was part of a forum for automotive professionals about 25 years ago and they had a similar forum. The 'open' forum was eventually...