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I had no problems carrying a 60 pound springer spaniel in a Bell Magic. We would paddle the local rivers and lakes and fish from it...

I have found tandems set up for solo best for long days paddling and dogs. My veteran tripping dog is 10.5 years old. He moves around...

Some solo canoes have a pretty narrow beam. Not the best for hauling dogs. I like at least 34 inches of beam for a boat with dogs...

Mickey Rooney at age 12 in 1932 at Sutro Baths in San Francisco.

suffering from a paddling deficit, sneaked out after work a new heronry, dozens of nests, the herons had strong loud opinions about...

Australian aborigine in dugout. Not my photo, obviously. Hunting? Fishing?

Australian aborigine in dugout. Not my photo, obviously. Hunting? Fishing?

https://www.justjared.com/2025/03/04/charlize-theron-is-handcuffed-in-taron-egertons-canoe-while-filming-apex-movie-in-australia/

This is what I have. I’ve had the metal bits to make my own pole maybe 40 years but since I found an intact one I haven’t been...

I lucked out and found an ice hook at an antique store over the weekend. The ice hook is used when paddling when the water is partially...

suffering from a paddling deficit, sneaked out after work a new heronry, dozens of nests, the herons had strong loud opinions about...

I always add graphite as pigment, just for the UV resistance. Like the "little black dress", it goes with any color.

suffering from a paddling deficit, sneaked out after work a new heronry, dozens of nests, the herons had strong loud opinions about...

https://paddlingmag.com/stories/news-events/algonquin-storms-rattle-campers-june-2025/ "For many campers on June 21, 2025 this...