jason

Steve is an L5 but was born in the UK, thus Jen is the first American born L5.

Just to be clear Ginni is a BCU Level 4 and Jen is one of the few BCU level 5's in the states (I think that she was the first American Born Level 5).

I like old but still good fleece jackets etc that fit me as I haven't meet a kayaker that I couldn't hand them to have have them be able to get into them.

I am sure that once you can contact the seller and get the two defective ones replaced.

Chris normally does it, but I will give it a shot.

Rick, You might check your spam folder, I had sent you an e-mail.

I won't be able to attend after all. :-(

it's a great book! I would really recommend it!

Sorry that things aren't going smoothly. Screen shots will help debug what's going on. I just recently renewed too.

One might need a beach ball or two to prevent skirt implosion.

I like compasses with longer base plates. For under $3 one can pick one on epay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Baseplate-Ruler-Map-Scale-Compass-Scouts-Camping-Hiking-/270766058336 I have a few of these that I lend out. If they don't get returned it's short $'s and they don't seem to get air bubbles any sooner than a $45 one.

As much as the M73 plus sounds like it's a nice radio, I am going to attempt to make my M72 last a bit longer. For about the same $'s as the M73 plus one can end up with the M92D that includes DSC and GPS. I don't like the size (I don't like the size of any of the floating radios as they are just larger). I have to think in the next couple of years DSC/GPS will become standard in all VHF, marine radios.

Great video!

http://gearjunkie.com/simon-beck-snow-art

I was given a laser flare for my birthday, it seems like a nice alternative, as I am not likely to loose a finger/hand. If you look on youtube, you can see some flare launches from kayaks going very wrong.

That's very sad news. Dave was a very nice person and will be missed. It's sad to see someone go way before their time.

The RSVP link doesn't seem to be active. I would like to RSVP for my self +1.

Nothing but problems with aquapac cases. They seem to grab and hold on to water. I have had two and an open ziplock seems to be better at keeping water out.

Can some please share the code to allow us to sign up for the ACA and receive the PAC discount? Thanks -Jason

Great job!

If people can't make it, do you have a way for them to purchase raffle tickets?

Cathy and Kim did the work and should get the credit.

If I had a ton of money to burn, I can see getting a nice 20-30' sail boat.

I know that many white water paddlers attend swift water rescue training, it great fun and you get to play with situations like that. I attempt to take a 2 or 3 day class in it every other year. -Jason

I haven't had luck with Denso. It seems to age quickly even in a vacuum bag. I haven't heard of the marine version, just the normal plumbers version.