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Truer words were never spoken: better to have and not need than need and not have. Sums it up for me.

Nothin like that first paddle after winter!

Old buddy Ted getting his first taste of whitewater using his OT Pack on the Middle Yough…the smile says it all. He was hooked and went on to be a WW Instructor. (year is lost in a cloud of smoke) Ted and me after an exhausting day of private instruction at NOC Again, date hazy.

Right to left: wife, Dave Curtis and ? On the Turner River near Everglade City. Don’t remember the year.

Marvelous post. Thanks for sharing. And yes, the Parkway is worth a trip. Enjoy. (Was a slot car nut in my youth)

“Frost-ian” snow falling was my favorite winter paddling weather. Used to paddle winter a lot before moving S. Nobody else around. Kudos on defeating the elements, but please be careful….we need you!

Wonder what purpose the flat back serves.

It’s been about 32 at night here and 50 daytime and the locals dress like Michigan and think its cold. I get remarks because I wear shorts and sandals all year. Long term forecast called for warmer winter but Jan is running way below normal and will for most of the month. Grin and bear it...

Thanks…I’ll check that out.

Never heard of this fellow…worthy of further research https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/death-defying-attempt-circumnavigate-world-canoe-180985641/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=other

Always used Watco oil…40 years, 30+ boats. Never had a problem but they have always been stored under roof. Not much care required to keep them looking brand new. Just clean them when they get dirty…don’t let them sit for months then clean. Ease of application is an important aspect for me, and...

Amazing vehicle. Surprised he is allowed to drive on highways. As I say quite often…people are endlessly creative. I’ll watch more too.

Best wishes…we do miss you!

Another interesting read about old dugout canoes https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/archaeologists-using-sunken-dugout-canoes-learn-indigenous-history-america-180985638/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=other

Ho Ho Ho….Merry Christmas to the whole Cnet community.

Congrats! If I ever buy another canoe that’s the one. Enjoy!

Used to love paddling in the snow or on a morning with a fresh snowfall overnight. Silence. Ice on the paddle. Everything looked untouched. Magic.

Here ya go Punkinhead….

Not the typical canoe we discuss and dissect here but I thought an interesting read nonetheless. https://hakaimagazine.com/features/the-canoe-in-the-forest/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/culture

I always thought the Dragonfly was a bit narrow for me as a PPP (portly person paddler) at 250 and 6’, and a bit more of a round bottom than was comfortable for me. The new 15’ looks awesome at 2” wider and 14” deep. Having paddled innumerable DY hulls over my lifetime I would actually buy the...