Full time RV'er.  Very interesting....  It would be cool if you could join us in Madison WI. in March at Canoecopia.  You mentioned that you need more gear, at this show everything there is discounted.

Have you ever paddled in a solo canoe?

Tom
BTW, my son is Army and currently doing a stint in Afghanistan.  He just got there last weekend.  He went through the Q course and has funny stories about passing Land Nav.