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  1. CaptainOllieWest

    Puget Sound Ferry Rescues Capsized Canoeists

    Great rescue by the ferry crew! That looks like quite a crossing. I am glad they had life jackets. What is a T Stroke?
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    Nice O.G. Bell Merlin

    You don't see many Merlins. This looks like a nice example. https://www.facebook.com/share/1F4eyGamG4/
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    Saving Another RX Penobscot 16

    Welcome. I have a Penobscot project too. Mine is a 17. It has been on the back burner, but hopefully I will get some time to work on it soon.
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    Vermont Backwaters by Bell

    Your buddy was able to find a lot of information! Interesting boat at a reasonable price.
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    Vermont Backwaters by Bell

    I found some information. https://web.archive.org/web/20060502030958/http://bellcanoe.com/products/canoes/vermont.html
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    Vermont Backwaters by Bell

    Mad River Ted Bell collaboration? https://www.facebook.com/share/14FZez7HqyU/
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    Cheap stove alternative.

    I have a super cheap chinesium stove from Amazon. I have used it alot with zero issues. https://a.co/d/8ibc4Sq Basically this stove. Frying some trout
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    Photo of the day

    We have actually moved twice in the last four months! I now have stuff in three locations! The ability to paddle year round is great. We still only have the Coleman here. Hopefully soon I can bring the other canoes over.
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    Photo of the day

    Evening paddle: Ducks, Eagles and a Crappie
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    What about a Wenonah Moccasin?

    https://www.facebook.com/share/16aFesYF6h/ Here is nice example.
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    Photo of the day

    Loomis Lake Wa
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    Canoe Camp Closed Due to "Vandalism, Transience, and Non-Payment"

    The money generated from paying campers does not equal the cost to maintain and repair the damage caused by a few scumbags. It can be difficult to "evict" non-paying tenants. This is the county's solution; turn it in to a day use park with the ability to reserve the whole park for large groups.
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    Show us pictures of your canoe vehicle with boat(s)

    Welcome @tileguy. That looks like a sturdy setup!
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    Own a Piece of PNW Canoe History

    https://www.facebook.com/share/1AjNxPUtYy/
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    Photo of the day

    The Yellow Pond Lillies are starting to bloom. Interesting interaction between 3 Bald Eagles. They were very vocal.
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    Bow ballast for solo paddling: the more unusual, the better

    I like to use a dry bag full of water and a Chiweenie.
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    Photo of the day

    Island Lake, Long Beach Washington
  18. CaptainOllieWest

    What's out West?

    If you are coming through the North Cascades, Diablo and Gorge Lakes can be day paddled. Diablo has boat in campsites as well. Ross Lake will tempt, but you really won't have time. Campsites can be difficult to obtain during the busy season, but you may have luck when you are in the area. The...
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