Boat Forum / Paddle Boats / July 2004

Anyone have plans or pics of a good homebuilt cart?
Guinness drinkin, shillelagh toten...
SEAN

Double Kayak K2.  Similar to Kings Ardeche.
16.5 ft (5m).  GRP, light to carry (20kg).
Integral seats and backrests.  Rudder, two good paddles (New Wave).
Good condition (some scratches on bottom) .

Little Tupper Lake, 7/24-28/04
OCI – Mike McCrea, Diane Hollingsworth, Tyler McCrea, Cooper McCrea
OC2 – Scott Hollingsworth/Krista Hollingsworth, Jeanne Gilbert/Shar
Hollingsworth

Sad news about a fatality on Stevens Creek.   I'm not familiar with
Stevens Creek.  It's not on the AWA website or in the whitewater
kayaker's "bible" - A Guide to the Whitewater Rivers of Washington, by
Jeff Bennett.

I know of an old kevlar racing canoe that's been stored upsidedown on
sawhorses for a decade. It has sagged and now it has a lot of reverse
rocker. Bummer. Can this be corrected? What about storing it right
side up with logs in the center? --JP

Let's face it: there is too much paddle news on the Internet.
You just need to know where to look and have the time to scan all those
sites. Chances are you don't... No need to miss anything though. Playak
looks at all important sites and presents you lists of all the latest

Making a quick trip out to Estes Park and was wondering about II/III
paddling opportunities in that area.  Will need to rent a boat/gear too.
Thanks
Steve

Wanted to find some good reference material (free or purchase) on know
tying.
If you know of a good book, CD etc on know tying, please share any info you
can.

from a friend:
"Verlen Kruger is in the hospital and may have as short as a few days
to live. His family and friends are around him. He is on pain
medication and they are not sure if he recognizes people or not. It is

For about 15 years I was an active (semi-)wilderness canoer and
backpacker, but I gave it all up about 10 years ago due to joint pain and
marriage.
I've recently started kayaking lessons in the local ponds, and I'm

I am purchasing my first kayak -- it will be mainly for short trips on flat
water lakes, the ICW, and slow-moving rivers. I want a stable and good-
value boat. I've narrowed down my choices to a used Old Town Loon 138 and a
new Wilderness Systems Pamlico 120, both about the same ...

OK, my wife wants to visit friends in Seattle over Seafair weekend and I
get to drive...
Actually, I get to drive and bring a boat, too.
OK, she'll paddle with me at least once, maybe.

Just purchased a used Sealution and the seat is just not fitting me.
Can this be changed out easily?

I'm 64 years old, and started a serious (i.e. lifetime, however much
that will be :-) fitness program two months ago. I am riding my bike 6
days a week, walking as much as I can, and have started using light
weights to get some upper body strength. I thought about joining a

Living in LA area and seeking to buy two canoe paddles and two floatation vests.