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    Western Kentucky U wins 2026 concrete canoe competition

    The way things are going, I'm just glad they didn't change it to a concrete "kayak" competition.
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    Mad River Malecite for sale

    That seems like a fair deal, especially considering the condition of the boat and the paddles that come with it. The more I paddle mine, the more I appreciate it. It's a great hull.
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    Coffee in A Canoe

    I use those cups with spill-roof lids in the boat, but: I don't trust that they won't leak if they tip over and even if they didn't leak I wouldn't want them rolling around in the boat when they tip over. My quick solution is to put the cup in one of my wading boots from my waders. Any six inch...
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    In defense of dams, which U.S. canoeists should worship!

    In my area of Pa. and in Wisconsin too, we owe a lot of our man made lakes to the beer industry's need for ice. The lake I live on is one. Ice harvesting was big business 100 years ago. I've often wondered if all these man made lakes made the environment better. I think they have benefited many...
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    Hello from Northeast Wisconsin. Home of the Cheddar head

    Hi and welcome. I have two Malecites, it's a great boat. For a new experience try paddling it solo from the stern seat, with or without any added weight. I weigh around 190lbs and have been paddling all my tandems from the stern seat for the last 8 of my 50+ years of paddling.
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    A brief "first ascent" of the E. Branch St. Regis River, Adirondacks

    It looks like you had a real nice day for it. I'm guessing you guys did more paddling then that, are more TRs forthcoming?
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    Poll: What type of vehicle is your usual canoe vehicle currently?

    Good idea Robin, as long as it wasn't a "George Jones situation."
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    A Solo Allagash River Trip In July

    I like the scratches. The more scratches, the more fun you've had. You can't think about scratches on your canoe like you would about them on your car. With a canoe they are inevitable. Great trip report BTW.
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    Photos of Animals, Fish, Birds & Bugs on a Canoe Trip

    Hopefully they will have a baby or two next spring.
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    Photo of the day

    Maybe the sign should have said "caution break boat"
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    Photo of the day

    Here is the one from the time I made the cover of the Copper River Journal.
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    Photo of the day

    It sure is a fun canoe to paddle. It will be the hardest of my w/c boats to give up. It sounds like you got a lot of use out of yours.
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    Time to throw in the towel

    I'm sorry about your health Robin, but it's admirable that you are following through and getting your projects completed.
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    Photo of the day

    This photo is from my Long Pond day trip in Pa. It is a cropped version of a pic I may have previously posted. 18' OT Guide.
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    Sea anchors and drogues

    It looks well designed and I think it should work Jim. Get out there and give it a try. While nobody likes wind on a trip, I find it can make a day trip more interesting as well as better exercise.
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