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kevin, Sorry for the miss-fire but looking at the predictions for today - 20kt winds 3-5ft seas and small craft advisory I'm going to paddle some sheltered water today. Give me a couple more years and an effective roll and I'll be there with you. Todd

Kevin, Looking through some older posts it doesn't sound like the parking around tuck point is open to non-residents. Can you recommend a spot to part at or near the drop-off? Todd

Kevin, John and I are going to try to meet up with you at tuck point tomorrow. Todd

Tipping the case gets rid of 80% of the water the rest just spreads out across the Glass which is substantially larger than the waterproof cameras - about the size of a quarter. To be honest I put very little effort into keeping the camera dry, it's just sits under one of the deck rigging bungies (it's to big to fit in a pfd pocket) and with the lens glass cover pointed up it just is a natural spot to collect any water that comes it's way. There is definitely a solution to get by this problem I just haven't found it yet.

I have a canon SD300 - an ok portable camera - and a canon waterproof case for it that provides access to all the camera functions. It's been in and out of the water a lot and has not had any water leakage problems other than one of external hinge pins showing corrosion. Canon does recommend replacing the seal on the case perodically. To use a set up like this you need either a dry lens cloth available at all times or some type of lens cap (or a calm day). These cases are designed for under-water shooting. When used kayaking I loose 50% of the shots do to large water droplets or their salty remains collecting on the glass plate in front of the lens and distorting the image (not that it isn't a cool effect once in a while but not all the time). I guess you could dry bag the whole case/camera combo and pull it out when you need it but then it wouldn't see much use.

Sounds like fun - heather and I will try to make it. Todd Tempest 165

Todd and I will be there, sounds like a great trip! Heather Wilderness Systems 165 Tempest [Fire Engine] RED Wilderness Systems 165 Tempest [banana Boat] YELLOW

Thought we'd be able to join you all this weekend but unfortunately we won't be able to make it. Hopefully we'll see you soon on another trip. Cheers, Todd & Heather

Both myself and my wife are up for the paddle - We are new to the group but attended the season opener - I'm sure we met a lot of you. Todd and Heather