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    Mark Armstrong

    Mark Armstrong is a full-time globe-trotting kayaking junkie. Making his way across the world, one rapid at a time. When he's not out paddling on the water he's the chief editor for Kayak Guru, where he writes about anything and everything kayak, fishing, and SUP related.

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