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How to Choose a Life Preserver

Federal Regulations state that every boat must carry at least one US Coast Guard approved PFD for each person on the boat. There are five categories of PFDs. Be sure to choose the appropriate US Coast Guard approved PFD for … Continue reading

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Understanding Canoe and Hull Design

Often when selecting our first canoe many of us make the wrong selection because we are unaware of the differences in canoe designs. We are at the mercy of the canoe salesman, who sometimes knows little more than we do, … Continue reading

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How to Choose Your Canoe

The first consideration in choosing your canoe is to determine what type of canoeist you are. It’s getting very common for paddlers to own several types of boats to accommodate a variety of paddling environments. And if you take the … Continue reading

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