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I would be shocked if there were campsites that are overgrown with Tamarisk with the volume of paddlers and rafters navigating that river. I do not miss the smell of those trees.

Which section do you plan to paddle. I worked for a season sampling fish in Desolation and Grey Canyons. That section was amazing but I am sure they are all a special place to paddle. Have a great paddle.

I love my Tilley hat. The brim should not flip up in the wind if one uses the two straps correctly. They both go behind the head and one is pulled tight under the base of your skull. It should be good to at least 30 mph wind. For all of you concerned about looking like a dork I would advise...

I prefer to use my bare feet most of the year. Winter time I use thin synthetic sock under thin neoprene socks until about 20 F then I add wool socks over top and maybe toe warmers if my toes get cold. Portaging and in camp I usually just used a pair of hiking shoes. Offcourse with my method...

I take back my cocksure statements. After I left the keyboard and started critiquing my own statement I realized I was talking out of my rear end. Though in hind sight I do not take it back only because of all of your excellent responses.

Thanks for that info. Too bad I can't find any in good condition for those prices too.

Al your Seliga according to Northstar is an old design and is less efficient then most hulls with similar design specifications. Canoes designs have advanced significantly in design in the last 30 years let alone the last 100. This progression is especially true for solo canoes. There is an...

I have never paddled a W/C canoe but have admired and coveted their beauty. I dread the noise of my carbon canoe with aluminum gunnels. Kevlar canoes are much quieter then my carbon but I dream of wood canvas for its tendency to be quiet. I admit I am more sensitive to sound then most. I...

Chip I think this sounds like a challenge as much as an offer.

I thought the only benefit to aluminum canoes or kayaks are storing outside and recyclable. They are nice when you want to fish and don't have an anchor. Just pull up to any rock and they seem to stick like glue. Three cheers for the DIY.

Maybe with a little practice with out hippos and crocodiles.

The view isn't quite as good but I started carrying ski poles on some of my regular paddles when the water gets low. I have a couple sections that get really bony going up stream. I find two ski poles with baskets removed is a more efficient way up stream and kinder to my paddles. If too...

Evidence says don't worry about it but be aware and mindful. https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/archive/hot_topics/environment/alligator_safety.shtml https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/how-to-survive-alligator-attack/index.html...

Just a T-shirt! Lake Vostok is almost 2.5 miles under ice. I'll buy ya an excellent dinner and drinks if you can complete that list. Even if you had to skip Lake Vostok. Lake Michigan and Lake Huron is more like two basins on one lake in my mind.

That is a heck of a tour Chip. Sounds like you got a good taste of Michigan with the weather, fishermen and varied rivers and all. If you ever come back let me know I would dedicated more time to explore some rivers, islands and or bars. Chip your just my kind of crazy and hope our wakes...

Just found this on Facebook market place in St Johns Mi. I think it is the Sawyer Cruiser mold. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3410028022564679/?hoisted=false&ref=category_feed&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post

How do you think most other fifteen foot 36 inch wide tandems feel to paddle from the center compared to your raven? You will regret it. But I think Alan might be on to something with the square stern Pal. Stretched out 18 foot long 31 or 32 inches wide, square stern. You might have to change...

Honestly I have no connection to West Systems besides happy customer. Pblanc I assumed the outer compromised areas would be cleaned, sanded, cleaned with alcohol and carefully flamed treated. (See description in above article about flame treating if unsure.) Followed shortly by coating in...

Off course all preventable deaths are are not good but 160 seems pretty low. Especially considering what percentage of people paddling who appear clueless, unprepared and drinking. Floating might be better description then paddling.

Make sure to flame treatment and alcohol wipe. Significantly more adhesion. https://www.epoxyworks.com/index.php/gluing-plastic-with-gflex-epoxy/ If you decide on dynel pick up peel ply release fabric and press it flat with hard roller after it sets up a little. Dynel sucks up a lot of...