I have an opportunity to aquire a Winonah Encounter... It's a little longer and better volume than a prism. I'm in the over 200# range and my 75 lb dog will be joining me on many trips.  I've always paddled solo with my old Old Town Pathfinder. When tripping I paddle it from the stern, and when fishing or whatever I paddle it backwards from the bow. My question to solo paddlers such as the Prism, is it a challenge to get out of when you cannot pull sideways to a landing, rock or beaverdam? I'm talking about if too deep to hop out. Or any other things I might consider??