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Pre-work paddle on a hazy morning. Now I know the real reason yokes are shaped that way.

That's a nice day trip.

Rivers are a great way to see wildlife. I have seen 25 bald eagles in one day in Oregon and huge Great Blue Heron rookeries in...

Encountered great blue herons on the Upper Osgood River in the Adirondacks on July 22, 2025.

The straps were purchased as they were, marketed as hood straps for tying down a boat (I didn't make em myself). I agree, in...

would that work?! :ROFLMAO: . . . had a little fun today ... :giggle:

I have very rarely used bow and stern lines for transport. Actually, I don't think I have ever used them. I have always assumed they...

Great TR & certainly a unique setting. remind me to be mindful of this on any trip planning advice. :rolleyes:

Awesome!

I'm posting this day trip mainly because it's rather unique owing to it's location and timing... Rainy Lake is located in the North...

The Starfire is a popular tandem Freestyle canoe for a reason.

If you do buy another carbon paddle I recommend GRBnewmandesigns over Zav. I think the quality is identical and the GRB is significantly...

In my limited experience the best ways to damage a carbon paddle are by stepping on it, slamming it in a car door, or hitting a rock...

If I knew or suspected I was going to be traveling in such waters, then I would bring a dedicated sacrificial old paddle just for that...

Easier said than done when trying to ascend a river over a gravel bar in 5" of water. I've used my carbon paddles as poles many times...