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    New Book Available about the History of Boy Scout Canoeing in Canada

    The book was nominated for the Manitoba Historical Society book awards...
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    New Book Available about the History of Boy Scout Canoeing in Canada

    I believe I talked to your sister at Canoecopia. Good talk.
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    New Book Available about the History of Boy Scout Canoeing in Canada

    Would love to hear your feedback. Thanks.
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    New Book Available about the History of Boy Scout Canoeing in Canada

    I started Boy Scouts on a Monday in September 1972 and went on a canoe trip on Lake of the Woods on Saturday. That trip was such a great experience that I've sought out canoe tripping opportunities ever since. In the 80s, I worked for Sommers Canoe Base (now Northern Tier) as a canoe guide for...
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    New Book Available about the History of Boy Scout Canoeing in Canada

    I cowrote a book that I'm sure would be of interest to Canoetripping members. The book details the history of the Boy Scouts of America's canoe camping program in and around what became the Atikaki Provincial Wilderness Park of Manitoba, Canada. It features the maps and more of award-winning...
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    Poll: How old were you when you got YOUR OWN first canoe (and what was it)?

    Was at the WCHA Assembly in 2022 (and 2017). Didn't bring the Seliga (gas prices). Might make it again in 2023, might bring the Seliga. Would be happy to let you paddle it.
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    Poll: How old were you when you got YOUR OWN first canoe (and what was it)?

    Both are the same, except for the keel on the original. My kevlar is a Northstar and was bought used from an outfitter in 2020. Jumping back and forth between the two and paddling in a bit of wind, I felt negligible difference (maybe the w/c stayed on the top of a wave when angled s bit better...
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    Poll: How old were you when you got YOUR OWN first canoe (and what was it)?

    I do have the Seliga. Prefer paddling my kevlar version now.
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    Poll: How old were you when you got YOUR OWN first canoe (and what was it)?

    An embarrassment of riches illustrated by a quick story. I knocked on the door, when it opened I said, “Are you Joe?” “Yeah.” “I have one of your canoes and was hoping could get a stem band from …” He narrrowed his eyes, scowled, and interrupted with, “I don’t remember selling you a canoe!”...
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