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I restored this Chestnut Bobs, it’s a fine paddling 15’ lightweight wood canvas canoe, not sure how much wind it can handle.

I was out in a blow with my wife and a friend we had as the saying goes “a bone in our teeth” and the mast broke. Didn’t end up in the...

The very old man way includes a dog as a lookout while you rest. Benson

The old man way:

To be truly precarious you need to add more people and a hiking board. It is said that the key to successful small boat sailing is...

I don't know, can't say for sure. I do relish mornings like this one today though, on Canadice Lake. No wind, no waves, no worries.........

You can attribute some of these variations in the previous "normal" to Climate Change. Where I am in Southern Ontario we have been...

Maybe it depends where you live. In both Ak and Pa it seems to have increased. In Anchorage we used to get 100mph winds a couple times a...

I've seen many folks doing what you've mentioned but have never done anything like that myself. Usually I just untie my boots/shoes, or...

I find it useful to have some sort of rectangular "door mat" or "rug" outside one or both of my tent entrances to help prevent trekking...

Many years ago I bought a WheelEze carrier and made the mistake of assuming it would work, instead of trying it at home. It would skew...

Folks, can't thank all of you enough for the prompt responses. I'm only currently using 2 straps, one front/one back. But I have...

The Illusion is on my want list. I'd be curious as to what other hull you would best compare it to from a performance perspective.

To be truly precarious you need to add more people and a hiking board. It is said that the key to successful small boat sailing is...