DentonDoc wrote on Apr 3^rd, 2013 at 5:05am:

Marten wrote on Apr 3rd, 2013 at 3:37am: I avoided overlapping trips because I think it would create more half-full or empty hauls and those cost would have to be shared. With more paddlers it would work but we may have to hire a bookkeeper. Agreed.  In addition, the single tandem canoe awating the next crew would also have an additional level of complication. In the end, simple is better.  (But should it get beyond that, I believe I have ample tools at my disposal to deal with the problem ... and my personal time is not really an issue.) dd

Thanks DD, This is a group project and all input and assistance is much appreciated.