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I have done many runs on the Fife Brook Section of the Deerfield River in my WW solo (22 to be exact), but I had never done a tandem run...

My favorite way to travel downwind. And I was the stem paddler in one of the inboard canoes. After taking the photo I took a nice little...

I'm in awe of Glenn's "go-light" arrangement. But since we're indulging the other end of the spectrum... here's our Machias River...

My humble solo setup.

I use as tie downs when driving. When tripping, tucked somewhere loose so they are quickly free to hand, or floating next to me if I swim.

I converted what was intended to be air bag cages to gear cages (using quick release buckles. This holds whatever is in the bow or stern...

Is that Lesser Wesser in the top photo?

I guess it all depends on the water you frequent. In relentless ww settings, you want that stuff to stay together, and if you can, have...

Paddling with the Oystermen of Willapa Bay today.

I want to see them do that in a 17' Grumman or a Blue Hole OCA!

PA doesn't even transfer points from other states (or report out-of-state violations to insurance companies) so I usually try to stay...

Oh, my... where to start...? In the late 90s and early 2000s we did all of our trips with 2 Grummans sticking out the back end of my...

I'm bummed out that I didn't make the list, but I guess recped & his chicken didn't either, so I won't feel too bad. :LOL:

In all years of Wabakimi area trips, where it usually rains a lot, we always packed the wet tent or fly outside the waterproof pack...

I’m looking forward to reading lots of TRs this summer from this far more familiar family of paddlers.