: That's Karen Knight, I've trained under her. Toot, toot. It wasn't
: fun.

: Anyway ..... I keep wanting to post to this forum about how much
: learning to use the single blade paddle has improved my double
: blade life. I got into canoes mostly because several people
: ragged me into it, but also because I always wanted to learn
: more about 'em, and also because I don't like kayaking in cold
: weather any more and canoes keep me dry in winter. "Half
: the paddle, twice the paddler" is the old saw that really
: tipped the scales for me, it was like waving a red cape at
: snorting bull.

: Getting a meaningful handle on the single blade helps my sea kayak
: life in too many ways list right now, but the main thing that
: sticks out in my mind is when you need to favor one side to keep
: the bow on course, when it wants to be swayed by wind or waves.
: It's hard to explain how and why paddling a canoe made this so
: much easier, so I guess I won't try.

: I'll just say it really paid off to give in to my friends who
: badgered me for so long about trying canoes. I'm a true believer
: now ......... and still as much an avid sea kayaker as ever.

Hi Kurt,

I understand completely, couple years ago I got another canoe for myself. It had been years, like 8 or 9, since I had one and this ones a solo so lets one play more :)

Bill H.