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	Canoeing

	What advice do you have for a couple starting out in canoeing? Click here for Answer!
	What are the best strokes for two people in a canoe? Click here for Answer!
	When paddling a canoe, should I keep the paddle close, or far away, from the boat? Click here for Answer!
	Should I buy a canoe or kayak to paddle with a young family? Click here for Answer!
	How do you determine the right canoe paddle length? Click here for Answer!
	How do I negotiate a turn efficiently in my canoe? Click here for Answer!
	What's your opinion on Royalex Lite? Click here for Answer!
	Touring Kayaks

	Are there any sit-on-top kayaks that are good for touring? Click here for Answer!
	Can you recommned a good expedition kayak for someone who is tall and thin? Click here for Answer!
	Should I buy two singles and a double or four single kayaks? Click here for Answer!
	Is the Seaward Endeavor kayak a stable vessel? Click here for Answer!
	Where can I find a Millennium kayak? Click here for Answer!
	What's the best inflatable kayak for lake and ocean travel? Click here for Answer!
	Could you recommend an affordable but lightweight sea kayak? Click here for Answer!
	What is the best way to store our plastic kayaks? Click here for Answer!
	How do you weigh in on the folding versus rigid kayak debate? Click here for Answer!
	Whitewater

	Should I get a wetsuit or drysuit for whitewater? Click here for Answer!
	What do the river classifications mean? Click here for Answer!
	What's a good beginner's whitewater kayak? Click here for Answer!
	What's the best way to ship a whitewater kayak within the United States? Click here for Answer!
	Is the Riot Grind a good whitewater kayak for an aggressive beginner? Click here for Answer!
	Technique

	How do I teach myself to roll my kayak? Click here for Answer!
	Do I need to know how to roll in rough seas? Click here for Answer!
	What's the best way to desalinate ocean water? Click here for Answer!
	Is the forward stroke a difficult maneuver? Click here for Answer!
	Can I begin paddling even though I'm over 50? Click here for Answer!
	Gear and Accessories

	Can you recommend a lightwight, easy-to-assemble boat? Click here for Answer!
	Could you recommend a dry bag? Click here for Answer!
	How can I build a two-canoe rack for my pickup? Click here for Answer!
	Where can I find a new spray skirt that fits my kayak? Click here for Answer!
	What do you think of Greenland paddles? Click here for Answer!
	PFDs and Safety

	Can you recommend a PFD for my kid? Click here for Answer!
	Where can I find a lifejacket for whitewater? Click here for Answer!
	How do I safeguard against hypothermia? Click here for Answer!
	What are the principle safety precautions for sea kayakers? Click here for Answer!
	Trips

	How do I make my daughter's first kayaking trip fun? Click here for Answer!
	Where's the best paddling in Florida? Click here for Answer!
	What's a good beginner's whitewater trip in northern California? Click here for Answer!