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Thanks, all. Yes, I do have a detachable yoke, I just find it a pain and it's tougher to find the proper place to clamp it down as compared to my solo boat. It sometimes slips off. Perhaps I need better technique with it. As for side slipping: yes..that's what I want it do do when performing...

As some of you know I have a reflection 15. It has a dedicated center seat, slanted downward for said use when kneeling. While paddling tandem today and yesterday, I noticed it tracked better than it did in the solo seat. I do like how a skulling draw works in the center seat, but I'm not sure...

Yep. These are the days and nights I live for. And I forgot how much I missed this canoe after paddling my solo!

All in how you look at it. I got to put a canoe on the car, paddle around when nobody was there. We had the entire island to ourselves. Beautiful fire, deep sleep, great conversation, lots of laughter, and lounging in the hammock. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Unfortunately, my friend got a text message from her friend. Her car had broken down and she needed help. I had just cut down a decent oak and placed it on the fire. Moments away from sleep, she comes to the tent and asks "are you asleep?" We had to pack up pretty quickly.

Yeah. Even kneeling. Have you tried it from the bow to get more centered?

The trip was cut short a day, which sucked... but the stability was absolutely fine. I was nervous and would never pack that much crap going solo. But I brought a lady with me and she brought everything including the kitchen sink. Gear was stacked all over that canoe. I didn't like it and...

That's a fine idea!

It's a large enough hole but the padding will keep my weight off of it. The nearest person to fix it is two hours away and I typically solo this boat in the center seat kneeling.

I know what you mean. I'm NOT an expert paddler, but I know the difference between a double bladed paddle and an otter tail, and I darn sure know the difference between a canoe and a kayak. I ran into this years ago with some of my other interests. I was once a long distance runner and ran...

It's a tiny piece of foam. I can't see it making that much difference. Just enough to cover the hole.

I understand. Makes sense now. Unfortunately there is a hole in the cane seat where she'll be paddling, but I can just put a foam pad on top.

To add: I spent years since I was a kid paddling with my Dad in the OT camper. Granted, that's an incredibly stable canoe. He did the J on the left and I did the forward stroke on my right. This was river paddling with class 2 vs completely flat water.

Yeah. Luckily this tandem has seats fore, aft, and amidships. That was a huge bonus with this boat. If I seat her in the middle, should I place more gear/weight in the bow to even it out?

So, this is flatwater paddle in camping. 2 person tent, food, cooking gear, dry bags with extra clothes. Nothing heavy except for water. This lake is well past 13.5 feet deep but has been drawn down during winter months. It's maybe a 10 minute paddle from put in to camp site.

Thank you yknpdlr ! I'll definitely use this advice!

I'm taking a friend in my dagger reflection 15 after xmas. She's not a heavy person, nor am I. This will be my first experience going tandem in this boat with someone. I typically go solo. Are there any tips I need to consider when going tandem in this boat? It will be flat water 100%. I will...

So... it sounds like the wet suit would save my life if needed. Iḿ mainly wearing it as a life saving device in the event that I dump. My paddle trips off season would be flat water, close to shore, short trips from my camp site out to the water to fish or just to have the paddle in the water. I...

I just can't afford a dry suit. The purpose of my wet suit is just for some sort of protection in the event that I dump. I want to keep doing off season paddling because that's the time of year I don't have to compete with bass boats and fair weather campers. Now I'm trying to determine if the...

Ohhh I totally forgot it's a state park. I'll check and see if it's reservable. Thanks!