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Update. The fabric handle on this cup neatly folds up to allow it to slide into the cup holder I built for it.

You could consider the Wenonah Wilderness a solo canoe whose hull shape is similar to the Vagabond but longer and deeper. I have one in the ultralight layup and it’s a very pretty efficient paddling canoe as you are seated in a good paddling position. It was my every day boat for the coastal...

Each the canoes you mentioned are considerably narrower at the waterline than your Vagabond which will make them feel less stable than your Vagabond. I’m using a Northstar Polaris with a center seat as a solo canoe, only 1 inch wider at the waterline than the Vagabond. As a solo the Polaris...

You make a pretty seat.

My pfd is also the pull over your head type which is tightened on both sides with 3 buckles. Very comfortable and not hot to wear as the front flotation panel floats slightly away from your torso. I had a pfd zipper failure on a 10 day sea kayak camping trip,. The finger tab that is used to...

Most of my experience in solo canoeing has been in short tandems (15-16 feet) and only later in my years did I acquire dedicated solos to use. The dedicated solos paddle more efficiently and are faster due to their narrower beam but don’t offer the roomy stability of a tandem. About 3 years...

Black Creek is in a remote area, it flows many miles through DeSoto National Forest so leaving vehicles unattended could be risky. However campsites abound on the white sand bars on the inside of bends. Our original plan was to take Black Creek to the Pascagoula and take out shortly below...

Peel ply applied on top of the epoxy will stay put, roll or squeegee until peel ply is completely saturated with epoxy. One time use. Make dynel your last layer, fiberglass underneath is fine and has the advantage of being sandable if you are fairing the hull. Vinyl layer peeling. Pictures...

Missouri Ozarks. The cicadas choir kept us company along the way. Canoe in the lower left of the bluff.

My boat collection includes 2 Winters solos. Both were purchased used and they’ve come to be among my favorites to paddle. Swift Raven canoe and Swift Labrador Sea touring sea kayak.

When I expect to kneel frequently I use neoprene wrestling knee pads, which has some extra cushioning on the knee. Eliminates trying to figure out where to attach a pad to the hull. Also gives me some protection from falls on wet rocks. The wrestling knee pads were standard equipment for me...

I’ve been using a Thermarest pillow sleeve and a down vest as a pillow for years. The combination is very light weight and compact and in the morning I have a nice warm garment to put on when I get out of the bag...

Yes, but can it be easily tied in the pitch dark night? Here is a nice video showing 3 ways to tie a bowline in the dark. I like the slip knot version, seems simpler.

Thanks for the heads up on the bowline. Fortunately I don’t climb. However, your observation has me reviewing and adjusting how I tie the knot so the tagline finishes inside the loop.

Agreed. This technique is quite effective and easy to deploy. I will install a guy line on every tie off the tent or tarp has and not worry about the ones that only get used infrequently.

I use a package of elastic pony tail loops to secure the line in a tight bundle. Placing one of them inside the bowline loop that ties the guyline to the tent it is readily available to wrap around the folded up line.

Great canoe. Despite its ample rocker the canoe holds its line very well if paddled with good technique. I got mine used about 6 years ago and after a clean up it looks like this.

Wonderful palette of colors you found yourself in. Thanks for sharing

Quite a few years ago I developed tennis elbow during my canoeing WW years. I got some pain relief from using a Velcro wrap around my forearm, just below the elbow. It took quite some time for the tennis elbow to resolve itself by easing back on the aggressive paddling and focusing on my...

Given we both realized we should sell canoes we weren’t using, I couldn’t in good conscience try to sell my OT camper on this site while you were doing the same. Using another method to advertise its availability I sold my OT Camper yesterday. Best wishes on yours finding its next owner.