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As a former aerodynamic loads engineer, one canoe on a roof can be quite aerodynamic (it does depend on the shape of the vehicle), but 2...

That's silly. I drive a 4 cylinder Subaru and have never noticed any decrease in fuel mileage while caring a single canoe. One time...

I stored my Royalex Penobscot on my car for about 6 months with no problem, other than it was extremely convenient to go canoeing at any...

You're right. I was just using the common name.

I carve my own one piece canoe paddles, and Spanish Cedar is my favorite wood. Lightweight, easy to carve, doesn't warp or split with use.

Just a word of warning- in Canada, as in many jurisdictions, An inflatable must be worn, even if inflated "at all times while engaged in...

I recently converted a bilge pump into a bidet. I can send you instructions if you can't figure it out on your own.

The saddest thing on Antiques Roadshow is the antique toy that was never played with. The same rule applies to canoes.

I've been wanting to check this place out for a couple years now. I'd driven by looking for an access before, but never found one. There...

Shephaug reach of Lake Lillinonah, CT. May 23, 2026 Class time - An adult Bald Eagle perched about 20 yards away had stashed a Great...

When I'm standing in the canoe, the PFD is mostly important for the padding. ;)

I don't think we have to read between the lines to guess this is aimed at SUP paddlers and river tubers. It's rare to see any of them...

By the way, the fine print... The 50N does not count as a PFD unless it is worn. Strapping it to the deck does not meet the regulations.

Personally, I'd like to know that I tried to get the guy wobbling about in the coleman to put on a pfd when I read the accident report a...

The type 50N is not a high flotation vest - you might be thinking about a type5 rescue vest. The 50N is a low flotation vest with only...