Boat Forum / Paddle Boats / March 2005

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Was asked to repost this:
Grand Canyon in an OC2
This is a long trip report, so will be breaking it down into several parts.
We got invited to join a private trip to paddle the Grand Canyon in August

Grand Canyon Trip Report     Part 2
Day 5.  Cardenas.  Mile 72.
The sand in camps ranges from fine to powdery to dusty.  Cardenas is dusty.
Last night, after dark, researchers came by electroshocking fish in the

New to the group and appreciative of any insights you may offer.
Background:  I bought a 17' Grumman at a garage sale a few years back &
the family has had much fun with it on lakes here in the Green
Mountains.  We've also had some experience with Grummans on the Pere

I've got a little idea brewing where I take a canoe/kayak up the Thames and
camp out etc etc.
That's as far as I've got. I investigated a school recently and may start
training on their equipment soon. However, am unsure whether to go for canoe

Sea Wind canoe on Horsetooth Reservoir in northern Colorado still in
winter scenery:
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Canon Optura XI camcorder on a tripod on land or on board. ~14 and ~25

Not sure if this is the right group for this post but I figured it was worth
a try.
My wife has a Nordkapp kayak she purchased several years ago used and loves
it.  Unfortunately this winter our kayak rack collapsed under snow load and

Can anybody recommend an outfitter that will rent canoes and provide
drop off and pickup service?  I would like to take my 2 sons on an
overnight canoe trip.  Preferably on a river and within 300 miles of
San Diego county.

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I keep a watch on this ng and join in whever I can to the few posts that
arrive here. If nothing else the Newbie post has given rise to a decent
discussion. Let's see if we can build the group ion a more positive manner?
Or is that being simplistic?

I just got Yakima racks for my new car so that I can carry my canoe. I
just realized that there is nothing I can tie to in the rear of the
car. What are my options? Can I get a trailer hitch?
Thanks!

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I had a Pungo Classic a couple of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed the
time I spent using it. It served my needs well (West Branch of the
Susquehanna, fishing on local lakes, etc)and now I find myself in the
market for another kayak. I went to the same sporting goods chain where

Hi, Hubby and I would like to buy a kayak (or two) to take with us on
long car trips when it wouldn't be practical to bring our regular
kayaks.  Some dealers sell the Dragonfly I and II as a kit; that is, it
includes paddle, pump, repair kit, and duffle.  We are not near any

I'm wanting to take my 12-year-old on a 3-4 day paddle trip during
spring break, mid-April - preferably somewhere in AZ, NM, or the
environs. I've guided class III-IV trips up here in WA/ID, but I've no
experience with anything down there.