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| Halong Bay in Vietnam is more famous than Lan Ha Bay, but it is also much more crowded. In turn, it is more polluted and difficult to navigate in a kayak. Lan Ha Bay, located off Cat Ba Island, is more challenging to reach, but much better for kayakers. In Lan Ha Bay you can kayak by floating villages and wildlife, all while paddling through crystal clear protected waters. |
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| Luxury Basecamp Tour - Vancouver Island, BC Canada Join us on an exceptional sea kayaking experience! Paddle the calm waters of the Discovery Islands B.C. from our luxury kayaking base camp. Includes all, meals, equipment, guiding & Accommodation. |
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| Answer 4 questions about water type, water temperature, air temperature, and weather forecast to instantly check what you should wear before going paddling! |
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Message Board of the Week |
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| I paddle a 16’ Old Town Camper. Royalex, 65 pounds. I am able to lift it myself and place it on top of my car but I am getting older and in the future (perhaps the near future) the weight will be a deterrent.
I paddle almost exclusively solo sitting in the bow seat facing backwards. I use an extra dry bag half filled with water as ballast behind the stern seat. Day trips, lightly loaded.
I live in South Florida and paddle the rivers and intracoastal waterway. There can be gators, snakes, or sharks in the water so the Campers great initial stability is a very important factor for me in considering a light weight replacement.
I also spend quite a bit of time exploring the mangrove tunnels and the shallow waters near oyster beds so durability is also important. I don’t want a canoe that I have to baby.
I would appreciate any suggestions for canoe with the following attributes:
Very Stable when lightly loaded
Light weight
Durable
The Swift Algonquin 16 looks like it might work but based on some images online the bow seat tips forward a little so when I sit backward this would be a problem. |
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