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    My 5th "Final Canoe": A Swift Carbon Fusion Keewaydin 15, at 80

    Congrats! If I ever buy another canoe that’s the one. Enjoy!
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    Winter Solstice Poling Cruise

    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.
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    Ein bisschen German freesyle

    Here ya go Punkinhead….
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    Canoe in the forest

    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
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    RockSTAR or SRT?

    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...
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    How’s this for single blading...

    Impressive! Don’t know how he can do it with his center of gravity that high!
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    Paddler's leg amputated in river rescue

    Here’s one river tragedy I have never heard of….and hope never again to… https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg4v74drnmo?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/BBCNews I know it’s a kayaker and not technically canoe tripping, but just a cautionary tale about being out in the wilderness.
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    Pat Moore new old stock canoes

    May have posted this before…apologies if so. Mid 80’s I was teaching a FreeStyle class at one of CEW’s Conclave events (Illinois) and Pat showed up for the session. Talk about intimidation! Back then most people in the Midwest were learning freestyle in touring canoes. I was paddling a Curtis...
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    Pat Moore new old stock canoes

    You can use the internet archive to view info about Pat and his philosophy https://web.archive.org/web/20161203152329/http://moorecanoeing.com/school/skills_philosophy.htm
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    Bad back and purchasing a new lightweight canoe

    Think it would be solely your choice depending on you back but a traditional seat would offer more options for changing positions for relief….sitting, kneeling, one or two legs under the seat…seems like a floor mount would lock you into one position. Also getting up from the floor is not the...
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    Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit Late Autumn 2024

    Great report…thoroughly enjoying it, thanks.
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    Oswegatchie River, October 10 and 11th 2024

    Love all the pics, thanks
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    Canoe ident- need help this is located in quebec there are no markings odd floor pattern any thoughts? Only pics i could get…

    Well if Benson doesn’t know……holy moly! Will be interesting if anyone can help ID it as it certainly is beautiful. Maybe contact Canadian Canoe Museum? More pics would be great.
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    How to handle the physical and psychological issues of aging?

    To the original topic…. I ignore what I can and accept what I can’t.
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    Smart phone satellite SOS capability

    Texting https://support.apple.com/en-us/120930
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    Smart phone satellite SOS capability

    Did the included demo test with my new iPhone 16 Pro and it worked perfectly. I was surprised at how quickly it connected to the satellite. Certainly is a nice backup feature to have whether traveling wilderness or not.
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    Miscellaneous Ramblings From My 13,500 Mile North American Tour

    Never heard the band. That version of Powderfinger is excellent!!
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    How Bad Is My Paddling?

    A couple comments…. 1. try to get your paddle shaft a bit more vertical by moving your grip hand over or outside the rails. This will necessitate… 2. …Using a bit of torso rotation when reaching forward for the plant (initial entry of paddle in the water) Power should be applied ahead of your...
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