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Paddling

Whether it's paddling a tandem kayak in a lake or paddling a canoe down river, Old Town has you covered with these helpful paddling articles.
Kayaking Tips, Canoeing Tips, Paddling, Kayak Fishing, Canoe Fishing

Life Jacket Safety Resources for Kayaks and Canoes

We pledge to always wear our life jackets while paddling and fishing, and urge everyone to do the same.

Canoeing Tips, Paddling

Learning to Paddle Episode 3: Running a Rapid

Learn how to paddle a tandem canoe through a small rapid with Dave Conley of Canoe the Wild.

Canoeing Tips, Paddling

Learning To Paddle Episode 2: Basic Tandem Canoe Maneuvers

Basic tandem canoe maneuvers from Maine canoe guide Dave Conley.

Canoeing Tips, Paddling

Learning to Paddle Episode 1: Basic Canoe Paddle Strokes

Tandem canoe paddle strokes and demonstration from Maine canoe guide Dave Conley

Canoe Trips, Paddling

Two Reasons For Going Solo I Will Never Forget

Tandem canoe trips are great, but here's why solo can be better.

Canoe Trips, Paddling

Lessons from the Allagash

Two fly anglers and filmmakers learn valuable lessons in canoe tripping on their first tripdown the Allagash.

Canoeing Tips, Canoe Trips, Paddling

Meal Planning for Your Next Canoe Trip

Maine Guide Dave Conley serves up cooking and meal planning tips for canoe trips.

Canoeing Tips, Canoe Trips, Paddling

The Complete Guide to Canoe Camping

Whether it’s your first time or you are rather experienced at canoe camping, our Complete Guide to Canoe Camping has something for everyone.

Canoe Trips, Paddling, Canoe Fishing

Maine’s Best 3 & 4 Day Canoe Trips

Master Maine Guide Dave Conley offers tips for planning a summer canoe trip on one of Maine's famous waterways.

Canoe Trips, Paddling

Canoe Tips With Dave Conley

Meet Master Maine Guide Dave Conley, who will be sharing canoe tips all year.

Kayaking Trips, Paddling

Kayaking In The Puget Sound

Escape from the chaos of Seattle with a day touring trip in an Old Town Castine.

Canoe Trips, Paddling

Monumental: Canoeing Katahdin Woods and Waters

A story about three photographers exploring Maine’s new Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument

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