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Best 2-Person Canoes For 2025
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Kayaks and paddleboards may have been on a tear in recent years, but it will take more than a few decades of continued popularity...
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Review: Rheaume Canoes’ Explorer 16
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Known as the Radisson in the U.S. and Sportspal in Canada, this aluminum canoe crafted by BW Marine Products...
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Canoe vs Kayak: Which Is Right For You?
When people tell me they’re interested in getting into paddling, one of the first things I ask is whether...
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So you’ve decided to take the plunge and buy your own paddleboard to maximize fun on the water. This...
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Red Paddle Co describes their updated 11’3” Sport as the perfect step-up from an all-rounder. Those are big shoes to fill since Red Paddle’s...
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