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ThomasL

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    Reading, Ma.
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    P&H Quest
    Surge Marine Surge
    Walden Odyssey
    42 yr. old 16' glass Folbot of uncertain manufacture
    Old Town Discovery canoe
    1964 glass 17' Ralph Freeze canoe.

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  1. Many of You guys are far too sophisticated and yes, elitist for us common folk. The best training and expensive gear work well. Try to remember that, in spite of your best efforts and expenditures, you are still just all very vulnerable human beings. Sound like "sour grapes"? Perhaps, but my ignorance is accurately bliss when it comes to much of this forum.
  2. I have only been in a somewhat difficult predicament once in over 40 years of ocean paddling, and that instance was personally initiated to determine the seaworthiness of a new boat. I see lots of pictures of folks all "geared up" comfortably floating parallel to the water's surface securely in their VERY flat rear decked "rolling" kayaks. My one self initiated "experience" found me bottom up and perpendicular to the surface instantaneously. I wonder if such maneuvers like the sweep recovery are usable to the vast majority of the paddling public. Some are not very comfortable under water, and do not have the time or motivation to get involved in our program. Is it all about luck for the uninitiated? Tom
  3. Got it. Will give it a try next time out. Tks, Tom
  4. I have no experience rolling either of my sea boats, but the paddle float re entry has served me well when I capsized alone several miles off shore. Tom
  5. I had my 1st Folbot while stationed on Guam 1967-69. lt performed very well and I had no difficulties with the boat. Now however with the supposed wisdom of age, I most definitely prefer a plastic or composite boat with a watertight compartment design. If one is paddling in the ocean in less than flat conditions one will capsize. Not all of us have the skill or the right boat to avoid ending up in the water, outside our craft. It is infinitely more possible to pump out a cockpit and be on one's way, than to deal with a completely submerged hull. Tom
  6. My perspective is that if a a potentially life saving instrument is involved, do the research and replace the battery whatever it's composition well prior to it's expected life potential. Tom
  7. I bought a the Icom M92D and (being insecure) also purchased an additional battery. My 1st trip out with the radio ran about 6hrs, and, following the paddle, the charge indication on the radios LCD indicated it was still in the all bar fully charged condition.I was alone and did not transmit, but the GPS function was running. Obviously for a a day tourer like myself the 2nd battery was an unnecessary investment. As for the shelf life of L-ion batteries, I have multiple camera batteries dating back to 2004 that still hold a charge and who's performance has not diminished in spite of the fact that they have seen only sporadic use over time. They are far superior to the nicads of years past. Tom
  8. You Guys/Gals are great... more power to You. Keep doing what is best for the paddling community. Tom
  9. Brambor, You hit my perspective exactly. Guess I'm not one who feels the need to belong, but simply someone that seeks to enjoy the paddling experience. Guess I worry a lot about people who are excited about being on the water, but have not yet experienced how vulnerable we all are there in less than ideal circumstances. Tom i
  10. After reading/skimming the entries, I, as a less than documented, but by some standards an experienced water sport enthusiast, have come to the conclusion that it is not so much about the liability issue CAM, but as always about common sense. If a large group of paddlers of varying levels of training and experience embark on any any paddle involving less than inland small lake flat water conditions, it is a "crap shoot". Love this group, but will continue to involve myself with folks of known, not assumed capacities. I'm low on the scale of sea kayak performance but still like to push myself. You of the more "ambitious" group should be saluted for attempting to involve more participants. However, the ocean is not a place for casual social interaction. Tom
  11. Great to have access to you well informed folks! Tom
  12. Seems though such an elevation device would be very useful if one was attempting to alert the Coast Guard to an emergency involving another person/boat in distress it might be difficult to utilize in a solo water emergency when the distressed party might well find himself out of the boat in rough water circumstances. Still, whatever the situation, getting that antenna as high as possible would be a very high priority. Tom
  13. Rob , I too recently purchased a radio and regard it as a piece of safety equipment. Last weekend my son and I were out for about 6 hours and with the radio scanning the frequencies hearing all the bridge open and pump out requests along and the kids setting up dates for the evening on this or that island the noise soon became a burden. I chose to simply monitor 16 and enjoy the paddle. I purchased the DSC equipped device more as an emergency tool than a means of communication. It did get in the way clipped and tethered to the deck in front of me, and seemed to serve little purpose on a sunny trip to Magnolia. On an occasional winter paddle I will no doubt appreciate it's utility much more. I'm not a club event paddler involving myself in group expeditions/overnights, so my perspective is limited. However, A radio and some knowledge of proper transmit/receive procedures and courtesy certainly is of great benefit to anyone choosing to go to sea in our minimal craft. Tom
  14. Was down at the "new" Ft. Point dock the day after Xmas 2011on foot and have been itching to put in there since. Seems it would be a fun excursion. Someone said the North End is an easy paddle from there?! Anyone for Italian sausage?
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