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Top Ten Reasons Why Canoeing Isn't Easy

10). No room for outboard or lounge. — laurie reagan, campgehman, Chris Redling, Jeff Nadler and others

9). Some people have a sense of physical coordination that makes the paddle an extension of themselves ... and some people have a sense of physical coordination that makes the paddle a water-borne object about 1 mile behind the canoe. — Chickadee

8). No matter where I go on the lake, my topo map doesn't work and my GPS gives me the same elevation. — Mike P.

7). If you curse when you capsize, you might get arrested. — Diane McCarthy

6). Balancing your checkbook is easier. — Kenneth Spadafora

5). The weight of your car keeps dragging you under. — Gam

4). The training wheels interfere with the paddles. — Dave Shoemaker and John Griffiths

3). Two people have to work together to get anywhere. Worse yet, it's just like work: the bow does the work from a point of good vision; the manager at the rear is blind but decides the direction while dragging the paddle half of the time. — dana ehlen and Paul Schmitt

2). After a 12-pack of adult beverage, the water is too slick to hold the canoe upright. — Tom Turner

1). Dis-oar-ientation. — bob dorf

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