Boat Forum / Paddle Boats / October 2003

Haven't heard from him in a while.

If you have one that is in good shape and you are within reasonable shipping
distance of Ottawa, Canada then I'm interested.
Parham.
email: missinaibi__AT__momtahan__DOT__com

What the hell is going on with all this "Microshit" spam and bullshit attachments
and why the hell isn't Microsoft doing something about it.
I have to get myself a new email address every few weeks because my mailboxes
are overflowing with Micros**t spam and attachments.

West Cork is a quiet and remote tip of Europe.
The pace is slow, the tourists are few.
The weather is never hot and never cold.
There are no motorways or bright lights.

The virus that is propagating itself by masquerading as a Microsoft Security
Update uses usenet addresses to propogate itself.
I am not an expert on this virus, but I do have personal experience that may
prove useful.  I have two accounts, one that I use solely for usenet

Hi Paddlers
I've created a webpage containing some hydrostatics from the reviews in
Seakayaker Magazine:
http://www.daimi.au.dk/~pjunold/kajak/kayakstatistics.html

I have recently become interested in kayak touring and would like to get some
opinions about tandem touring boats.  I live in central Pennsylvania and would
be using it mostly on lakes and rivers with an occasional trip to the Outer
Banks or similar destinations.  I am thinking poly ...

I have the chance to stay for a few days in December at a resort on either
Maui (near Lahaina) or on the North Shore of Oahu.  Which would be the
better place for some kayaking (in protected water) at that time of year?
Thanks.

Anybody have experience with the SEVEN2 I-SERIES touring paddle?  I'm
thinking about getting a new paddle.  I've seen their ads and it sounds
like they've got a pretty good idea.  I'd like to know if anyone has used
one of their paddles and what they thought about it after using ...

I'm looking to paddle the Bruneau next Memorial Day weekend, and I'm looking
for some raft support (I'm an inflatable kayaker).  Will drive all the
logistics, meals, shuttle services, etc. in exchange for raft support and
good river company for myself and a couple of IKing buddies.

Sam Drevo is sending dispatches from the Champi & Mekong Rivers...
http://www.wetdawg.com/pages/whitewater/laos/dispatch1.html

I finally found two kayaks that I can fit in!  I actually sat in both and
could get in and out easily.  The British made P& H Capella
http://www.phseakayaks.com/our-kayaks-capella and Current Designs Soltice GT
XL http://www.cdkayak.com/kayaks/comps/solsticegtxl.asp .

I have been playing with my new Perception Eclipse 14.5
and I love it. I have been having no trouble getting in or
out of my new boat in shallow water by using a technique
I found on some web-sites.

   Anyone going to GAF @ the NOC? I still have my rbp shirt & i will be
wearing it. I hope to see you there
     Allen J

Barely used red RPM Max in excellent condition.  Located in Potomac,
MD. $599 and it is yours...