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    Where have we all paddled?

    Canoe: Netherlands , Belgium , luxemburg, france, ireland, scotland, wales ,england, germany, sweden, denmark, poland Kayak; all bove minus ireland , sweden, polansd Plus norway, swiss, slovenia,austria turkey, nepal I guess might have forgotten some.. Looking forward to read from others...
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    bell wildfire

    Having owned a phoenix and now a wildfire. I think they do much the same. Some friends tried to separate them . Some of those owned a wipdfire for over a decade before paddling the phoenix back to back. There is not much in between. I can see some of the differneces mentioned before. Are...
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    How to recruit new canoe paddlers?

    I do kayak and canoe and bike and sail and... Many of my buddies do a array of things on and of the water . Some got started because they got to know me. Some stearte despite knowing me...many get i. A canoe becuase they are done with land sports like cycling running footbqll
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    Trip Report: Thunersee, Switzerland

    Enjpy the crossaints baguette s tarte aux chocolat and more
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    Curtis Dragonfly for sale

    Bloddy customs ocean and distance. When wiĺl i find a buddy who knows internatuonal transport and l9ves canoes... Hope somebody buys this soo. So i can get it oit of my system.
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    site member activity

    This seems to be the most active canoeing forum now. Sadly i guess much happens on other platform that i refuse to be part of. Some fora have been slowing down for years. Many others are gone. i hope this will stay a while.
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    Photo of the day

    More spring, listering to the hoomph for. The eurasian bittern.always spectacular.
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    Things to keep in mind on a test paddle

    I cannot see a reason not to get the paddle asap. talking face to face with expirianced paddler canhelp a lot with finding your way in the padling. enjoy whateveryou floats. altough a nice boat will probalby more joy
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    Paddler Magazine: Functional vs. Interpretive Freestyle Canoeing

    To me personally I see freestyle as 2 words. Free and style.. To me the style part are the manouvres. The free are all the non standart chances that can be done either for more fun or more finesse or because it fits you better. Some fit doing style on music, some free on music, some sryle in...
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    Swift Cruiser 15.8

    Lovely lively write up. Thanks
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    Photo of the day

    Spring.
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    Things to keep in mind on a test paddle

    The kee 15 is close to the nw solo. If the price is a lot better then a new ns. I would take the option. Spent some of the saved cash on a mixmof paddles coaching and trips.
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    Things to keep in mind on a test paddle

    Seat height can be a pita both ways.. Both boats are forgiving aimed at the same wieght people..the nw tracks a.little better. All ns boats are built to last . If you take time to get the solo skillset most can be done in either boat. Transfering to an other boat will be easier , Then...
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    Copyright Question

    I hope one day i can see the pat moore vid. Ihave seen the tom mckensie/ bell freestyle video. Same is for most of the bill mason one. One of tom forster i am halve way in.
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    2026 Kringelfieber

    SAdly i do.not attend this year. I have some great memories of previous years. I learned some nice things there.had some great conversations . Some people turned into friends. I have paddles many models there for the first or only time.. this was a magical paddle . The music was addded later...
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    Bicentennial Edition Blue Hole OCA Canoe - $2500

    Lovely history and heritage. Good luck with the sale.
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    Things to keep in mind on a test paddle

    Do you want to fish standing or sitting? Any dog plans? Take a bag or 2 that is similar in weight that younthink you trip with if you want to trip with it . Some boats are great empty and not so good loaded . Others are the otherway around.. Split the testing of paddles and boats. Take your...
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    Need New Food

    How lobg are you away? What temps? Solo or group paddle Portaging lot/some but nasty/ none. Are ij my mind whenni think about my food. And the rest of my gear. New recepy for lunch/ breakfast 250 gr chickpea flour. a TEaspoon ginger, turmeric , garlic. 2 tablespoons of koriander or mint...
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    Kite build, 2025-2026 Nova Scotia

    Start some fires and get a conviction for pyromany and i guess problem solved.. Enjoy the build and en result. Look forward to the next episode
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    bell wildfire black gold refurb

    @ gumpus, what is the paddle in the bungee?
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