paulariegel

>Here she is practicing raising her arm to drink a pint...

>she will add that to the equation at the next trial, in

>Wales.

Actually, not sure if I was practicing the pint raising or laughing to Ricks comment of "I can see right up your nose!" when the photo was snapped : - ))) One thing's for sure - neck gaskets and hanging upside down don't mix! I thought my head was going to explode!

Bill - Thanks so much for the great photos!

Restaurant/patio next to the tug boats...that'll be the Blue Claw. I know one of the owners. She sits next to me at work. Next time you pull up, ask for Christy, tell her Paula sent you, and maybe she'll pass you down a beer ;-)

Awesome pics - thanks for sharing! Glad to hear you guys had a great time.

Saw this story and was wondering if NSPN might offer a navigation workshop sometime this season. Might be a good idea for newer kayakers and a good refresher for others. Just a thought...

http://news.mainetoday.com/midday/index.shtml#4

Great job last night! Alot of creative ideas.

Thank you and, more importantly, a BIG thank you to the TL trainers who spent the time and energy in preparing the classes and doing the training. It is really appreciated.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I actually do have a saddle/roller set up on the other side of my car. I do, however, prefer the way the j-cradles carry the boat. Seems a little more secure - but then maybe I shouldn't be driving 80mph on the highway with a boat on top! (I do recall a post about brit boats flying...hopefully it won't be mine!)

Hi,

I'm looking for ways to load/unload my kayak myself. It's frustrating to always have to depend on someone else to help get it on/off the car. I saw this product and it looks like just the ticket. Has anyone used these or know anything about them? They are kinda pricey (like $399) so if anyone has other suggestions for ways to load/unload solo(I have yakima j-bars on a subaru outback), I'm open to ideas. Thanks!

I have total block 65 (my ski buddies call it the "ozone layer" sunscreen). It works well, but I don't believe it's waterproof. After putting it on, I have gotten sunburned after doing rolling /rescue practice and not re-applying.

I recently used a sample of a sunscreen from rocky mountain sunscreen. (www.rmsunscreen.com) It it waterproof, non-greasy and doesn't feel heavy. I ordered some and like it so far, but have not as yet put it to the salt water test. Probably this weekend!

Hi Brian,

Please count me in if there is still space. Would like to make holder for pump to get it off deck. Thanks for putting the workshop again.

Please keep me posted too.

Count me in too! Thanks!

Thanks everyone for a very enlightening day. Great job and looking forward to more - but wearing a dry suit next time!