Bill Gwynn

Put-ins have been corrected.

Looks like I've got it. Took a bit to find the right non-breaking hyphen code. I also fixed that silly 1 pixel space that was there in the header. YAY.

You are correct, it is the hyphen that is causing it, and only when you are in the Message Board. I will hopefully get a chance to look at the code sometime this weekend. Of course the problem only shows itself in IE...maybe I should email BILL GATES.

I am either not seeing it or not understanding. When I look under the drop down menu for "Events and Planning" I see "Put-ins/Directions". Are you seeing something different?

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If you wanna take it up a notch, another boat to consider is the Anas Acuta. Hard chines and a lot of fun. Definitely a big contrast to the Explorer. Not really a good rock boat because those hard chines take a beating rather than slipping off the rocks like a round hulled boat does. Other than that, it is a very rewarding boat to paddle. As to your question about the Capella. It is also a great boat and a lot of fun as well. It really is a matter of personal preference. Try em all.

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Jim, you need to be a Paid Member of NSPN. Easy to do right here online. Then sign up for the pool session following the instructions from the calendar here: http://www.nspn.org/forum/index.php?act=ca...mp;event_id=598

Map to put-in.

The more expensive units with with mapping do have nice topo's available (xtra $) as well as Blue Charts (xtra $) for water navigation. The Blue Charts are really nice. Here is a screen capture from my Blue Charts: http://www.kayakpics.com/gallery/album70/rescue?full=1 You can also add streets software (xtra $) to the higher end units and use it in your car.

QUOTE(Kevin B @ Feb 1 2008, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi All, What does everyone have for a GPS unit that they use on the water? Do you like its features or is there anything about it which would lead you to not recommend it? I'm not interested in the philosophical debate in re traditional navigation techniques versus use of electronics. I have an older 60C that works well. Go to this site, Gamin makes easy to select multiple units and do a direct comparison of features. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145 Not to debate navigation techniques, but I have found that I don't use mine that often. If I was was doing an expedition, I would definitely take it. If I wanted to just keep track of my speed for fitness etc. I would take it along. If you are just looking for fitness training stuff, the most basic inexpensive units without mapping will do that fine.

I can't join you, but a nice paddle with some open water, is launching from the Tides in Nahant, and heading out to Graves Light.

Great pics, Thanks Heidi. Here is another way to get to that album that also gives a link to view the photos in a slide show. http://www.nspn.org/forum/index.php?autoco...um&album=36

Another option that isn't cheap, but isn't all that unreasonable either, is a paddlers membership at the Dolphin Yacht Club in Marblehead Harbor. Your membership gets you clubhouse privileges and Kayak storage right on the dock for an additional fee. http://www.dolphinyachtclub.com/MembershipDetails.htm

Don't forget that NSPN (as well as many local outfitters) will be offering professional instruction from some of the best paddlers/coaches from around the world. For me, there is nothing better than the opportunity to get a diversified education.

Lots of resources on the web as well. This is one I have bookmarked. http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/pages/ex...rt-center.shtml

They already have: http://www.nspn.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=4215

Hi Michelle, If you signed up under our old system via printed application and mailed your check in, your check will be returned to you. The new membership system is done via the web. Please see page: http://www.nspn.org/join_nspn.htm for instructions. You will need to follow the instructions for existing members seeing as you are already a message board member.

Thats why I only put the cement in a couple of spots. Hopefully future removal will be easier without complete destruction.

I've had not so good luck with the 3M 77 spray. I used it on thigh braces that eventually came loose. Maybe my prep was not clean or correct. Also, if you do use the spray, be careful where you use it, any overspray that gets on anything can leave quite a mess. I have had better luck with the good old weldwood gel contact cement. I have tried the velcro approach as well and agree that it doesn't hold up long term. I suppose it could be used temporarily to hold things in place as you fine tune and allow easy adjustments on the fly.

If you are carving a custom seat, you can just fit it so it's tight and stays in place. This will allow you to move the seat around, fore and aft for trim etc. as you fine tune the overall placement and fit. When you are all set and everything is the way you want it, I just use a small spot or two of contact cement to keep the seat from moving.

Hmmmm they're working for me. MAC using Safari.

After investigation and looking back at the original posting regarding trip leader credits, anyone that has trip leader credits can use those for pool sessions or other professional instruction sponsored by NSPN. They cannot be used towards membership dues.

Here are the ones from Alex and Andrew. http://www.kayakpics.com/gallery/WhiteWater Also, one just recently from Mark Stevens. http://www.kayakpics.com/gallery/album83/Snow_Kayaking