Canoe and kayak

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They bent exotic hardwoods to mimic waves and ripples and “guide the eyes of the viewer through a vibrant path of beautiful colors and intricate forms.”

Paddlesports—canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding—continue to grow in popularity every year. If you're ready to explore the water on your own but

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The Pal was designed to provide the everyday paddler with a recreational craft. They liked what they saw and the all-round canoe became very popular.

As boats go they often are overlooked, or at least have been in recent years, as evidenced by the ebb and flow of consumer wants and demands. But perhaps that is changing. Solo canoes and more especially pack boats — a canoe-kayak hybrid — are, if not surging in popularity,

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Before you can truly call yourself a paddler, there are a handful of paddling skills you'll need to master. Here's our list of the 20 most essential skills.