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Thanks for the input on that.

Thanks for clarifying, I did read that incorrectly.

Since I would enjoy using my double-bladed paddle when trying to make time, would it be a problem for that?

I'll dive into that, thanks for the point.

The IXP layup is what I've landed on as well, assuming Northstar. The ability to handle the river bumps and grinds led me to that. I know other brands have their version, or maybe a re-name of the same, but I want that type of impact protection. It's good to hear that you have used the Phoenix...

As of this point, there isn't a canoe that is too heavy for me, assuming canoes available that I'd buy. I'm thinking more of preparing for the future. I portaged a three-person canoe on my latest Quetico trip while wearing my main pack, with paddles and fishing rod strapped to the thwarts. And...

I can paddle in a straight line just fine, but intermediate and advanced paddling is beyond me at this point. I drove to Quetico, get in a canoe, and start beating the water to death! Well, I'm better than that, but my experience is low. With the river trips I have planned I'll be able to...

I will look into that for sure. I feel some of those should be at Canoecopia.

70-80 beers you say? I'm in! I don't HAVE to use a double-blade, it's just what I'm most comfortable with and want to be able to fall back on it until my single blade use improves. I'll look into building one for sure. Youtube will get wore out on this topic.

Correct, no test paddling there. What I can do is the "not in the canoe" investigation and petting the boat a bit. Then, when I feel I've eliminated certain boats due to whatever, I can test them out like you suggest.

It turns out we are on a family vacation in the Gulf Shores (Alabama) during that time. I am just above Dayton, Ohio. Close enough to get to the event at some point, as it does sound like something I would enjoy, and also close enough to get to Canoecopia, which I'm attending this year (2025).

I enjoy both. A third option is the pack boats. Canoe qualities with a sit-in seat.

I have not considered building a wood strip canoe. That sounds interesting, though. I think at Canoecopia they had a booth with a kit being built in it. I'm fairly booked for 2024 and probably won't buy until late in the season, or at Canoecopia 2026. I have considered the Western PA Solo Canoe...

I bought a Northstar Northwind 16 (tandem/solo) for my 2019 Quetico trip, but I sold it during the COVID fiasco. The 16 was a decent tandem and a decent solo, but it didn't do either really well, in my opinion. I really wanted a solo boat, but I wanted to make sure my normal tripping partner...

I am reading "Oathbringer", the 3rd book in the Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson.

I turned it into this just for fun.

My buddy Mikey C. took this photo. He didn't mean for it to turn out this way but it did, and I like it.

I break my food up into two packages, that's how I fake lightening things up. One Ursack of things that don't mind getting wet goe in a day pack. As the trip goes on, I can lighten my barrel and put in the day pack, or some version of it.

Summary: This was an incredible trip. I am already planning a Spring return. Our group figured itself out, and what kinds of trips would work for certain people. Cutting our distance short put a small damper on things for some, but it worked, and that's what is important. I'll be putting several...

Day 7 - Saturday (9/7/2019) The night before leaving, we took care of group items (like usual), and I did as much as I could to organize so packing up in the morning would be painless. I made sure I had more than enough water, put a few breakfast bars towards the top of my bear bag, and...