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Same. I think I remember seeing Rock in some smaller boats in a video or two, maybe 14.5 or 15, but yeah he seems to use 16ers a lot. Conover says don't go below 17ft, but again different styles and different objectives. I imagine a 17 might be unwieldy with no ballast, but more importantly...

What boat are you poling, Al? I also starting paddling flatwater standing up, including upstream on the Oswegatchie. I imagine poling up the Oswegtchie is a heck of lot more efficient than paddling up it, especially in a headwind. What part of the Delware have you been poling on? I also...

A good point in theory, but I wonder how much difference it would make in practice. The rocker is an inch different according to these old specs, but since at this point I'm mostly planning on using the boat for solo day outings, often with pole, sometimes with mutt, it's likely it will be out...

Sounds like quite a coordinated move! I'll have to play with that next time I'm out, assuming I can find a creek with enough water. Thanks for the suggestion.

@BobMills did you ever move forward with your modifications? I've paddled my Morningstar a bit more now, and have decided that I'm too short (5'6") to make good use of the center seat with the hull width there. I've soloed it a bit sitting in the bow seat facing backwards and feel like the...

Due to other obligations I didn't get as many hours as I would have liked to in this season, but I did get some hours in. I think I'm slowly improving. I still struggle with planting close to the keel line, especially climbing against current. I'm pretty short, and trimming a 15ft boat...

That's interesting, receped. I wonder how much antenna length is at play with mine - being a little rectangle the antenna must be quite small. I also held it level, ie horizontal. Maybe I should have held it vertical? Or does being connected to a smartphone somehow boost signal? I was...

I'd hoped to attend this year but other obligations prevent me unfortunately. Maybe next year for me.

Just stumbled on this thread. I think Erica is sorted, but for others' reference: I also make use of the Avenza smartphone app. I get by on the free version, which lets me load up to 3 maps at a time. I can have more downloaded to my phone and load them into Avenza as needed. NYS DEC...

I have been disappointed with my Garmin InReach Messenger since I got it about a year ago, for two reasons. My main reason for getting it was urgent/emergency comms in the backcountry. I navigate by map, compass and phone GPS (Avenza app and GeoPDFs) these days. 1) I was disappointed to...

Good thread. I have a Phoenix w wood trim and kneeling drops as well. Been wondering about some mods, including dropping the seat about an inch (I often slide off over time, and wonder if the factory kneeling drops are just a bit high for me at 5'6) and adding a footbrace for when I sit. Was...

I recently finished The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides. Well written and gripping account balancing modern and historical perspectives on Capt Cook's third and final voyage of exploration. Includes a lot of detail on European interactions with indigenous peoples of the Pacific.

I highly recommend Tom Wessels' Reading the Forested Landscape for those who enjoy pondering trees, history, and the reason a spot in the woods looks how it does. It's very specific to southern New England, but much of the underlying principles could be applied elsewhere, and some of the...

As I head up for some solo camping this weekend I've been thinking what I will bring to keep me occupied around the fire and during non-paddling time. Some good tips eariler in this thread, thanks for starting it.

I've also been struck at the number of kayaks and SUPs in the Daks lately. Not that there aren't still plenty of canoes, but even on Lake Lila with a long walk to the put in, I saw one SUP (apparent daytripper) and several folks carting in kayaks and camping gear on a portage trail that was not...

Hi folks, I'm wondering if anyone has been into Madawaska Flow and Quebec Brook recently? This post online indicates the east access is closed for storm damage. Can a person line or pole up the Lower Quebec Brook from the Blue Mtn Rd access point? What are conditions like on Lower Quebec...

Good tips, thanks scoutergriz. I don't actually have an air compressor, but I should look at the ability to disassemble, clean, and repair the valves. I think the dump valve itself is actually what's leaking, but more tinkering is needed.

Alcohol - also a great idea Bob, thanks! As for pumps...makes sense. I'm a little torn on the whole thing - it would be logical to just replace the bag since I'm not totally convinced it would hold air during a bad pin. But at the same time I don't actually get on anything above Class I...

Also a good idea, Glenn. My concern with the mold inside would be accidentally inhaling some while inflating it, as there's no backflow valve on the inflator tube. This could be easily avoided by being conscientious while inflating, but sometimes I'm in a rush.... I'd also wonder if mold would...

Good thoughts, thanks Alan and Ralph!