Karen, I would love to borrow it. How can I pick it up? I am aiming to go to Walden very soon. My wooden Malone paddle, I am sad to report, is starting to feel betrayed. Nice to be in contact with you again (if this is the same Karen I think you are - I remember our Cape Cod paddle when it started to down pour on us as the thick fog rolled in). Call me at 781-571-0598 or write back on this thread so I can borrow your GP. Thanks.