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NorthStar Polaris. Pretty spendy in black lite carbon Kevlar but an excellent 17 foot tripper can be paddled tandem or solo. weighs under 45 pound I believe, tougher than woodpecker lips! Pretty fast, maneuverable-all around good tripper. https://www.northstarcanoes.com/canoe/polaris/ Bob

I went to Florida last year with Jake only. We were going to all go together, but life got in the way and it was only Jake and I. She was a bit hesitant then as well as this trip, not knowing what to expect and being Leary of Alligators and the current of the springs etc. I was confident she...

We had a great time paddling on this trip, my first ever with my Wife. The best part is, on the way home she was talking about going again next year! 👍😉🛶

Alan, it is funny, I was driving just South of Monroe on the last leg home when I had a blue bird keep pace with truck for a bit, then fly off. I remember thinking it is too early for them. We just got home on a 55 degree sunny day and read your post. Early March does indeed have robins and...

Now we are enduring the long slog back to Wisconsin …. Just in time to get ready for Canoecopia! Bob.

Hey Glen. That stretch of water is a little off shoot on Rainbow Springs. It is very easy to miss, a bit of a tunnel in the bush that goes back a mile or so … to a fence that indicates it is a restricted area. It is very scenic, best part of the trip that day. The last pics are from our...

Oh the shame ... hanging my head now ... yup, said it out loud, secret is out. Kevlar canoe, sitting, double paddle and hotel. Marten, have I slipped to the dark side ?

Woodpuppy, While I was learning to paddle sitting and not kneeling ( long story ) I began to utilize a Greenland Style Paddle. All my canoes are tandem, converted to be huge solo boats. I even paddled my 15 prospector with one. I found I needed to use a low angle paddle stroke or I would...

Then we paddled the Weeki Wachee. There were a lot of people out today … not my cup of tea. Beautiful area, but not peaceful really, too crowded … felt , my blood pressure rising. So after a couple of hours called it a day.

We swam with the Manatees

Baby steps Marten. Perhaps in time she will be ready for the Min Jim (sp?) trail, and a luxurious Lean One to sleep in. Until then we will rough it at the Days Inn😉👍

fantastic! It is light, not effected by wind and moves her canoe effortlessly. Ties to thwart simply and she shoulder carries canoe from truck to put in.

Jake, my Wife and I have been paddling many of the springs in Florida this week. Back at home the weather got up to low 60s then crashed back down to windy and 13 degrees. Here in Crystal River, we have experienced many mornings in the low 40s but sunny snd warming nicely into the mid 70s. It...

I have been told it is hard to find in Canada. I once sent some to a friend via Amazon to S.ST.Marie during covid lockdown. Bob.

LanceR, Excellent post! I loved the video - gave me great idea ... big bag of Biscuit dough and powdered milk ( which I take anyway ) ... take a break after a long portage - quick coffee and biscuit with honey - back to paddling. Seriously gonna have to give this a try. (y)

Thanks Bill, I will look into this! Bob.

Traveling in my truck to a put in for a canoe journey I rarely bring any kind of cooler , but on occaion have a used a little one to keep sandwiches cool. I traveled with a guy who took a cooler with dry ice to keep his post trip beverages cold. When the trip was over he could enjoy a...

My dog Jake and I often like to climb large rock outcrops and ridges when on a trip. Sometimes we hike portage trails. My wife, Jake and I are heading to Florida this Friday to paddle various springs and look for manatees. Our destinations on this trip include hiking trails . Hoping for...

I like to make mine with either wheat flour or cornmeal. I use lard with a little salt, baking powder …occasionally cinnamon and raisins. I guess one is never to cut with a knife. I look forward on layover days to lots of coffee, bannock with spray butter and honey. Good food is comfort...

I take 2 ... always. Day trip on local lakes and backwaters of river ... or long wilderness trip - always take 2. I paddle solo. On rare occasion paddling tandem - 3. Bob.