Can we assume that since you only had one trip with people last year that you either....

a) don't like to paddle with people or...
b) are this abrasive in real life and people prefer not to paddle with you

I suspect b) but I will admit, when I see one of your posts I always check it out. Always an interesting read.
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: A lot of the things suggested here are silly.

: On my only trip with people last year. My paddle was lying parallel and next
: to my boat. Someone felt that he should walk there, slip, and step on the
: shaft.

: The shaft was 1-1/4"x 1-1/8" Sitka Spruce. He cracked the shaft.

: A lot of the things suggested here are stupid.

: Some must be both.