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MichaelMerry, thanks for sharing your trip! Do you think this trip could be completed during the summer? I looked at the Cooksburg gauge and its been around 2.5' to 2.7' this past week. Is there any significant whitewater along this section of river that a novice paddler should be concerned...

We picked it up this past Wednesday on our way up to Saranac Lake for a short vacation. My wife and I have been out on Lower Saranac Lake getting familiar with the canoe. This trip was planned before we decided to purchase it, so we have our boat with us as well. The canoe has been a nice bonus...

To quote myself, I was talking about you here. You should be happy I thought you were late 30’s. And sounds great! I’ll post some pictures when I get the canoe and take it out. Maybe we can plan a day trip somewhere.

Thanks for the info Glenn. I like the idea of a central seat with removable yoke. Would another solo option be paddling from the bow if the canoe was loaded for a trip? Do you think it would be best to get the canoe and spend some time in it before deciding on the central seat, or should I...

So I took everyone’s advice and made it out to the WPA Solo Canoe Rendezvous. I convinced the wife, threw our 3 girls (3 yr old, and 18 month old twins) in the car and drove up to Coopers Lake Campground. We received a warm welcome from everyone we encountered. I’m terrible with names, but I...

Thanks everyone for the advice on the SW PA Solo Canoe Rendezvous. I had seen a post for it, but worried it was more for experienced paddlers and solo canoes only after browsing their website. I will try to get up there tomorrow.

Mr. Poling, I felt that same level of sadness when performing a similar search. Thanks for the advice.

All, New to the forum, and fairly new to paddling. I've spent some time in fishing kayaks and cheap canoes. I've been whitewater rafting several times, but have never seriously paddled a canoe. I'm in the deep research phase trying to figure out what type of paddling I want to do. This is...