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Thanks, cflcanoe. Good info. I believe you are correct about the Bell Northstar and Swift Kee 16 as being similar. I am looking for a solo, hopefully in time for my trek down south.

There is also the James river campground. Many places to camp along the James, some are official others are not. http://www.virginiaoutdoors.com/article/more/5119 The James river can be a peaceful gentle river or it can kick your backside. Make sure you paddle the correct area to match your...

For those of you with smaller solos, Kee14 Kee15 etc: How do they handle a mid sized dog. Lets pretend and say he/she sits still. The only thing holding me back on the Shearwater is it's weight. A lot lighter than my current barge but not light. I have a few emails out to NY outfitters that...

Hanz, thanks for the offer. If I haven't bought by then I may take you up on the offer. I have a feeling I may buy one before.

You can always sell a wife, it's all about pricing

Thanks for all the input FWIW: The Shearwater is selling for 850, not exactly a steal but this is before negotiations. It is the Gold Fusion layup w/ cherry. Looks really pretty. I did have the Osprey in mind. Since I can pack very light figured it would be doable but don't see them for...

Hey all: I really do not know much about solo boats but have been reading a lot. I am currently overloaded with information. I am thinking about buying a used Shearwater. Seems like a decent boat and one is for sale used but perhaps a tad large for me and is pushing 50lbs. Seems a lot of weight...

6 days RT!!! I can make the Green River in Utah in 3 days. I think mid-Florida is about 12-15 hrs from here. Hang in there with the chemo.

Thanks, I'll check 'er out

Thanks YellowC. You certainly know a lot about Florida especially considering you are from Maine. Do you live there in the winter? Will check out the books.

@ Yellow, you truly are a wealth of Florida canoe knowledge, thanks. Blackwater sounds intriguing, as does Wacissa. I always love new rivers. I will look them over. I promise no Weeki Watchee. Thanks for the links as well! It will be fun to @Glen: Thanks, got the Delorme Gazatteer. I...

Thanks for the welcome Greywolf and Mike. I missed you on the Green. I went in the fall, lots of sand bars everywhere. great place to paddle. Not certain I will make it this fall, thinking about backpacking in the Winds. I have Florida slated for this spring. Retirement is sweet, can't...

Wow, lots of great info. Thanks @Yellow: Sorry to hear about your cancer. Been there, really sucks. My thoughts are with you. @snapper and Yellow: Great Okie info. The pictures of the cabin are great. Looks like time to search for a smaller boat as my OT tripper(18') is huge for this...

Hi all: Thanks for the warm welcome, especially with our recent temps. Those in Maryland, perhaps we can paddle together sometime in the future after the thaw. I really like paddling some of the local rivers, less work:) I'll post when I paddle next. Talk soon.

Some great information here, thanks. I am planning a trip to this area this spring. I haven't been there in over 10 years and really looking forward to it. A few questions: Clear springs area, what do you think is the best time to paddle there? In the past I have been there in April and...

Hi Norton: I am new to the group but not new to paddling in Maryland. Nice to get out in December, great pictures as well. thanks for the local report. Seems the weather has closed in on us these days....friggin' cold:) Time to wax the skis.

Greetings all: Long time paddler, cyclist, backpacker that has been lurking for a few months. I use to paddle whitewater kayaks and canoes. I have slowed down my whitewater recreation to do more canoe touring. I have an old (25 yo) Old Town Tripper. It is a beast but hauled my kids (3)...