Boat Forum / Paddle Boats / November 2004

Three river-related deaths in the Grand Canyon since September.
November 22:  Flip at Mile 77 during the 60-hour 41,000 cfs
experimental flood, but NPS "would not say whether the increased water
flow caused the accident" according to other reports.

I fear that if I fall into water, alligators will eat me.What can I do?

I would be interested in the opinions of anyone who has owned or paddled P&H
Kayaks?  The Vela is of particular interest to me but, doubting that someone
will have experience with that particular boat, comments regarding the
general build quality of P&H's fiberglass and Kevlar ...

I am planning a 6 day 5 night trip in the Everglades Wilderness Waterway.
I have done this trip before many years ago in a canoe, But I am taking
my Perception Eclipes 14.5. Fresh water will take up allot of my storage.
I am looking at the North Water Deck bag to help store some ...

I'm writing a short story for a class...it takes place in the Pacific
Northwest and I would really appreciate help with an answer to this
question:
Is it possible and likely for a small boat to paddle or row a great

I wonder if anyone has ever compiled a UK directory, list, guide, map,
website or whatever for those of us who want to go Kayak day-wandering,
overnight touring, or sea exploring? If yes - please tell me where to find
this information, what to read, or who to ask or contact. If no, ...

Thought you'd enjoy this:
http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/Columnists/Calgary/Ian_Robinson/2004/11/14/713559.html
--riverman

Gentlemen's Trip 2004
Assateague Island national Seashore
November 11 – 15, 2004
OC1 – Dave Hone, JD, Ben Palmer, Alan Reid

I have a feeling that the original Wham-o frisbee does not float, and therefore would
not be useful for playing with while kayaking. Correct?

OK, I need some help from the rbp math whizzes. I'm trying to figure
out the cubic feet volume to a triangular enclosure in the shape of a
traditional A-frame tent (but a bit shorter).
Dimensions are 7' wide at the base, 7' from the base to the peak and 4

Anyone know if Necky is going to move the bulkheads and/or the skeg box so
that this (almost) 18ft boat could have storage (a Coaster has more usable
space)? It looks like the bulkheads could be moved towards the seat and the
boat tracks & carves so well, a smaller skeg could be ...

Anyone using an Old Town PACK solo canoe? Or have past experience?  Looking
for comments positive or negative. Looking at a used one that is for sale.
Abuelo
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Anyone using an Old Town PACK solo canoe? Or have past experience?  Looking
for comments positive or negative. Looking at a used one that is for sale.
Abuelo
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