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Hey Tom, maybe you could offer those guys some "night nav" instruction? :-)

I just put silicone in the screw holes before inserting the screws and then a blob of silicone on the exposed screws after it was mounted. So far, so good ;-) A bead around the perimeter would probably work just fine. Just be sure to do something below decks to prevent gear from being snagged or torn by the exposed screw tips. Carl

+1 test paddling is the only way to go!

For much of the liberty-limiting legislation that gets passed, selected targets are the "easy" ones... typically those with relatively small and/or passive voter populations and no lobby.

And, that wood isn't going to stack itself while you're tapping the keyboard

Aw, c'mon Jason... you'll be home in plenty of time go trick or treating ;-)

Hey, thanks for the invite Jeff! Of course, is there anything more entertaining than a bunch of sea kayakers on whitewater? Seriously though, if anyone has just a bit of interest in ww, this is a great opportunity. I've paddled in the past with these two groups and it's a lot of fun. Couldn't do ww this year due to shoulder issues but might break out the short boat for this one. It's fairly mellow and there's even the option to put-in halfway down and miss the frothier water if one wishes. Carl C.

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+1 for the Bearclaw. I've carried one for the past several years and am happy with it. I did manage to snap the point off it this season though while freeing a fellow paddler's skeg. So, now it has an even more blunt tip ;-) Carl

I'm a possible provided I get my butt out of bed early enough ;-) Carl C.

Yeah, it sucks... tell your friends ;-)

drool.....

Sounds like a great trip and camping is good!

I'm told that it's because they're fast and fun!

Anyway, insofar as paddling NH inland waters is concerned... if you don't have a 360 degree white light, you may well be hassled by the Marine Patrol. That said, I don't own such an animal but, then again, I'm a bit of an anarchist ;-)

It's usable even at low tide, just not quite as pleasant. There is a spot right at the bridge where it's not too muddy at low tide. The approach from the north side at low tide requires that you stay near the channel rather than paddling straight from the tip of Cousins to the put-in.

As far as I know, they're still in biz. A friend bought a boat there a couple of weeks ago. Kerry has never been big on websites so try giving him a call... last phone I have is 603-269-5185

I think Suncook Canoe and Kayak in Barnstead, NH, sells the WRSI if you want to check one out. While fit kits are nice, helmet shell shapes do vary and, depending upon your head size and shape, some will just never be comfortable. Good luck! Carl C.

Now, THAT is cruel and unusual punishment! ;-)

I was there today and they have only drysuits, no dry tops. Goretex suits with ankle gaskets and no relief zipper for 499 brand new or 399 customer returns. Tropos suits with neo neck gasket and relief zipper for 339. Not bad pricing though I can't see having a dry suit without a relief zip myself ;-)

I don't know the answer to your question though I've never seen anything other than latex for dry suits and neo for semi-dry stuff. I suspect the neo wouldn't be much better but you could try it. Something you might try is coating your epidermis with silicone grease where the latex comes in contact. It forms a reasonable barrier and might alleviate the problem at least somewhat.

Might want to have her take a look at the Impex Force Cat3. Quick boat and handles well. Lots of choices out there... do lots of demos!

Ken... St. Thomas and St. John are totally different worlds just a couple of miles apart. I suspect you'll find St. John the better of the worlds ;-)

Another way to quickly enter your kayak, particularly useful for surf launches. This may be required for all new ACA and BCU awards.

Ken, you'll probably find SOTs at most of the touristy hotels/resorts on St. Thomas. The other option would be to take the ferry over to St. John and check out Arawak Expeditions. Arawak Expeditions Don't know if they still do rentals but it might be worth checking out. Have fun!