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    Waterproof Cameras

    in General Message Board

    Posted

    Shaila-

    I've got a waterproof case for my camera, but I think John hit the nail on the head with his comment on "small size". Even though my camera/case is much more waterproof than the Optio, I often just leave it in the hatch because of its bulk.

    Phil

    Gloucester 9/22

    in Trip Reports

    Posted

    Roger's reports says it all, but misses the best part. To quote from his show and go, the trip description was "Messing around" and that we did. Some simple/easy surf, some rescue practice (on purpose) and many connections made for future paddles. The fog burned off just about half way through the morning and I believe everyone there had a good time. I'm looking forward to more adventures out there.

    Phil

    Salem Sound Cirvumnavigation Sunday 23rd

    in Past Trips

    Posted

    It's the same idea as the original plan. Meet at Riverhead for launch, go explore or play. Standard Show and go apply. Sounds like at least 7 of us: me, Lorrie, Judy, Mary, Barry, Gene and Dave. There was some discussion at Good Harbor that butt in boats was 10:30, so why dont we make that the launch time. Forcast winds are 10-15 from the S with higher gusts, but falling during the afternoon (as of 9pm Sat.). Now if I can just find the launch in time ;-)

    Phil

    good paddling -horseneck beach area?

    in General Message Board

    Posted

    Lorrie and I are planning on camping down at Horseneck beach this weekend. Anybody wanna make suggestions for places to paddle? Obviously, there's plenty of level 2 stuff in the branches of the Westport river, and surfing along the beach. How about rocks, pretty stuff to view and other fun things? With the water being 10 degrees warmer than Cape Ann, I'm willing to get wet.

    Thanks.

    Phil

    S&G Saturday Lane's Cove

    in Past Trips

    Posted

    Ed-

    Not a slave to the forcast. Just decided to paddle somewhere else where there's amusement to be had within a few hundred feet of shore with the wind pushing one into land in case of problems. And I would say that todays forcast held up pretty well. 12-15 consistent with higher gusts.

    Phil

    S&G Saturday Lane's Cove

    in Past Trips

    Posted

    Patty-

    Changed our mind. Small craft warnings after 1pm with gusts to 30.

    COASTAL WATERS FROM THE MERRIMACK RIVER MA TO WATCH HILL RI OUT TO

    25 NM

    ANZ231-082015-

    /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0079.070908T1700Z-070908T2200Z/

    CAPE COD BAY-

    443 AM EDT SAT SEP 8 2007

    ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON

    THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

    .TODAY...SW WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT... INCREASING

    TO 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT LATE. SEAS AROUND 2 FT.

    Phil

    drysuit sizing ?

    in General Message Board

    Posted

    Ok, need some generalizations. I'm considering a drysuit purchase, and I can't try on all the various makes/models. Looking at the sizing charts, I fall in between most medium/large designations. Height is usually a medium, inseam a small and chest, waist and weight are on the lowest range of large. So the question is, which manufacturers run large, true or small to size compared to the specs? Thanks.

    Phil

    Safety PFD Strobes

    in General Message Board

    Posted

    Lights, lights lights,

    Neither of the two that you mentioned have lived a very long life on my pfd. Actually I will check today if the ACR one is working. One problem is the outgassing of the battery. BUt I do think that they aren't very well made. I have had them fail even with the lithium battery. For awhile I tried the trick of opening the seal on them when I wasn't using them but then would forget to close them back up when using.

    I got a Christmas present last year that I really like. It is a Glo Toob FX - http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAc...amp;ProdID=1217

    It is waterproof and works well. When used in the white mode, it satisfies the white light requirement. I keep it tethered to my pfd and it lives in my Tributatry pack on the back of my PFD.

    I also use a waterproof headlamp and wear it like a necklace around my neck. I have it ready to use on the water if needed, I can direct the beam and it makes the pack up easy.

    Also keep a few cheap glow sticks handy that I can tether to my bow. My headlamp, the glow sticks and a clip on compass all live in a bag that I keep with my gear. If I paddle late in the day, the bag goes in the kayak just in case. It always comes with me when camping too.

    So, that doesn't quite solve your problem as to what to do with your LLBean gift certs. Probably could buy some fleece or one of their small lunch boxes. They do a good job with those. You could also give them to me and I will use them up for you!

    Suz

    Suz-

    Glad to here you like the Glo-tube, as it was a product that had caught my eye. If any one is looking to get one, make sure you've got the correct color and model. Suz's link is for the infrared version, which would only be useful if you're paddling with night vision googles on :unsure: A white light version is :

    http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAc...amp;ProdID=1224

    from that vendor. They also have models with different caps that vary in waterproofness and convenience.

    Phil

    treating glasses/sunglasses -drip and salt deposit free?

    in General Message Board

    Posted

    Anybody have any recommendations on how best to treat one's eyeglasses so that on a windy wet day they dont accumulate large amounts of salt? We were out last saturday with 20+ winds and after an uphill slog I could barely see through the salt. I'm wondering if something like rain-X would work for sea water the way catcrap works for fog on ski gogles?

    Thanks.

    Phil

    ps, I cant see much past a few boatlengths without them, hence the question

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