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Ohio River Way Earns National Water Trail Designation, Largest Addition to National Trail System
From the Ohioriverway:
The Ohio River Way, a trail connecting communities across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, has officially been designated as a National Water Trail at the recommendation of the National Park Service. This rare recognition marks the largest addition to the National Trails System …
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The Slightly Cheeky Guide to Evaluating a Used River Raft
(Because no one wants to buy a lemon... that floats)
Start with the Basics
Check for an HIN (Hull Identification Number). Like a birth certificate for boats. No HIN? That's sus. Ask who's loved it before you.Original owner? Great! They know its life story. Multiple past owners? You’re dating a my …
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SMALL CRAFT SALES LAUNCHES STREAMLINED ONLINE BUYING AND SELLING HUB FOR “LITTLE FLOATERS”
Boulder, Co. — Small Craft Sales isn’t just another online classified website, it’s a community for all factions of water nerd tired of wading through scam-riddled cesspools like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace to find the perfect small vessel or a new home for their old baby.
"Anglers, white …
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Reuben Smith's Tumblehome Boat Shop Shop Talk June 14th
Deep in the Adirondacks, Reuben Smith's Tumblehome Boatshop is focused on high end restoration and new construction of historic and classic wooden boats.
If you're in the area this weekned, June 14th - don't miss Saturday Shop Talk!
Join for coffee and muffins and talk shop. They'll walk through …
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Pyranha Reactr Walkthrough and Review
Is the Pyranha Reactr all it's cracked up to be?
Adam Wetherell, 4Corners Shipping and Warehouse Manager, recently ripped Brown’s Canyon in Colorado in the Reactr, and he has a few thoughts.
Is the Reactr all it's cracked up to be?
Watch the vid below and get a far more in-depth review on the ka …
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How the Grand River became the Colorado
How the Grand River became the Colorado.
What’s in a River’s Name?
Is the name of a river really that important? If it's the "Colorado River," absolutely. The Colorado River is a lifeline in the West for people, birds, and nature. On July 25th, Colorado River Day, we pause to celebrate and reflec …
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Upcoming Summer 2025 Boating Events on the East Coast
The WoodenBoat Show in Mystic, CT June 27-29
No-Octane Regatta at Blue Mountain Lake, NY June 28
Antique & Classic Boat Show in Old Forge, NY July 12
Antique & Classic Boat Show in Lake George, NY August 23
ACBS International 50th Boat Show in Clayton, NY September 19-20
Bolton Landing No-Octa …
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Did you know Denver, Colorado is hiding its very own custom boat shop?
No, we’re not talking your run-of-the-mill raft and frame shop. We're talking the full treatment for your floating beauty—wood restoration, fiberglass acid washes, engine service, polishing that would make your mother weep, bilge cleaning (yes, even that), full-on detailing, fresh paint and varnish …
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The Women Who Rowed
The Women Who Rowed
Ellen Tibbetts, Jan Kempster, Elena Kirschner, Denice Napoletano and Mary Williams greeted each other with hugs in front of the OARS Grand Canyon headquarters in Flagstaff. One by one, they walked into the building through the teal door frame and past the photo-plastered walls. …
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Chesapeake Light Craft on Boatbuilding Blunders (and How to Fix Them)
Chesapeake Light Craft has helped more than 50,000 boats take shape—from nimble sea kayaks to elegant dories, sleek paddleboards, and even powerboats. And while their precision-cut kits and detailed manuals make it feel like you’re halfway to launching just by opening the box, let’s be honest: you’ …
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Just get a Kayak (Official Trailer)
Ryan Huck—resident wildman and moderator of White Water Inflatables Colorado—and his crew of R1 maniacs have been taking rubber where rubber arguably doesn’t belong: Vallecito Creek, Oh Be Joyful, Daisy Creek, the North Fork of the Crystal, and the North Fork of the South Platte. These dudes aren’t …
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