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   Been working on my "go fast" stroke in the Prism.  The Prism is a little wide but I'm getting used to it. Hope to do some racing this year.

  Will be doing some tripping this year also.

  What are other paddledogs doing on the water this year?

Welcome Nan!

We're looking forward to reading about paddling in Montana.. maybe even see a few pictures (hint, hint!)

A few suggestions for you, as a new paddler:

• It's good you have a group of experience paddlers to help you out, but nothing takes the place of formal instruction! You'll learn so much more, much more quickly!
  
• If there aren't any instruction programs in your area, try going to paddling events. They often offer classes.
• Check out any local clubs. (We have one Montana club in the PaddleDog Club Directory: http://www.bigforkoutrigger.com.
• If you haven't already, download our Beginner's Guide for basic safety guidelines
• You may want to consider joining the American Canoe Assn (americancanoe.org)

Also, PaddleDog Beekeeper seems to be our resident expert on solo canoeing and may be able to give you some pointers (I believe he also paddles an Argosy.)

We'll do some research on paddling with dogs, to see if we can find some pointers.

Welcome to PaddleDogNation!