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I'm in. Will check thread before leaving. Bob

Went out yesterday to Forest River Park determined to overcome an innate fear of cold water. Wearing dry suit with polyester long underwear on bottom and fleece on top underneath. Also wearing a neoprene hoodie and gloves. After a few rolls found that hoodie got soaked and ice cream headaches started, but that was the only concern. Other-side rolls were more painful as the setup for me takes longer. Spaced out the rolls to warm up in the sun. Decided on re-enter and roll and was shocked by cold to lower body as I fully immersed. First time, actually let go of the kayak - but luckily gusts had subsided so was able to swim to the boat. Third re-enter and roll was difficult, bad headache and overall general cold. Planned to try cowboy, but decided time to retreat for a snack in the sun on the beach. Ended the session with a little paddle around the harbor. I guess this is the take away, if you are going to immerse then dress for immersion. That can really be difficult on a warm day as you then overheat. Spring is heck. By the way, was at the Kayak Centre demo day in Warwick RI last week, and found that the water was much warmer. Maybe it was a local effect of the beach there, and have no hard data, but definitely different than at Forest River yesterday. Bob

Ty and John, Not convinced. If it is a deception, which is arguable for a given swimmer, 50-50-50 is a minor one that is not really tested or challenged by the wider public - but may save a life if remembered. By the way, John, take care on that cold water experimentation so as not to suffer the same fate as predecessor of yours in the biological effects of refrigeration! See http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Bacon,+Sir+Francis Sometime around 1623, Bacon, in ill health, was finally granted an audience with the king, but he was not granted a pardon for his offenses. In London, on April 9, 1626, he died of bronchitis he contracted while conducting experiments on the effects of refrigeration on poultry. Bob

Kevin, I plan to attend. Thanks. Bob

But where HE is adorned: "Where's your friend's PFD?" is either followed by "in the boat", or more often "she doesn't have one, I can save her", I've retorted: "That's homicide! Isn't it nicer to just take her out to dinner and break up with her over a nice bottle of wine?" Ernie, Excellent. As regards to pfd, I was coming into the harbor as one of those small pontoon motor boats was hauling out overloaded with teenagers. One of the kids was standing up (there may have been standing room only on the struggling boat), drinking from a can, and wobbling around as the boat hit the chop. He of course did not have a pfd, so I pointed to mine. With a big smile he reached down and fetched one from the deck to hold up; presumably to show me that they were satisfying regulations. Holding up the pfd destabilized him, and he almost went over at that point. Luckily he was able to grab on to something and hold on - and so off they went for further frolicking on some island in the sound. I decided it was (almost) hopeless. Bob

your risk is YOUR risk. my risk is MY risk. The problem is that they really don't recognize the risk. The air is warm, seas calm, and they are out hundreds of feet from the shore sitting on 45 degree water in tee shirts and shorts probably thinking that all is well because they have a pfd (sometimes not even that). Should you paddle by without saying anything? Not even mention that they should get closer to shore so it is not certain death if they fall in? Bob

I like this idea. Our 'stuff' is visually pretty impressive! Bob

Lucky guy to have a nearby boat. He admits that otherwise it would have been the end, and this in the harbor! http://www.salemnews.com/local/x833654990/Boater-rescued-from-the-harbor So far this spring have seen a half dozen under-dressed paddlers in Salem sound. My policy is to confront them only if children are involved - but not sure if that is correct. Opinions as spring paddling begins? Bob

I plan to attend both sessions. Thanks. Bob

I'll be there. - Bob

Ross, Congratulations to you and Kim. Looks like you'll need two tandems for a while. - Bob

Les, Thanks for the video. This person is really good at 'applying force vectors and control surfaces' to roll up - whatever the rolls are called. The deck mounted camera works well to show the moves. BTW, kudos on the butterfly rolls yesterday! Nancy, Thanks for the other videos. We were trying these rolls and bracing techniques in the pool session. Bob

Les, White spot is there. I'll bring it tomorrow. Bob

Found a water pump in cockpit when taking kayak off car last night after the pool session. It is a red Wilderness Systems model. Either post here or PM to arrange pick up. Bob

Mike, The aluminum strong back was purchased at Markham Metals in Wilmington, MA. Bob

Brian, I would be interested in fabric, rib stock, and bending jigs. Actually, all special-purpose tools are excellent - whatever is convenient to bring in. I'm meeting Fred at 9:30 to help set up. I could help carry in material. Thank you. Bob

SLIGHT CORRECTION: The entrance is on CLEVELAND Street, which is the continuation of Rockingham St across Western Ave. The side entrance has double red doors. See you there!

John, Thanks for the interesting and informative lectures. Great workshop. Bob

Hey Doug, It was a lot of fun. Next time let's try a seal launch from the bleachers! Thanks for organizing. Bob

KAYAK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Workshop by Fred Randall and Mike Aguiar February 19 from 10:00am – 2:00pm Location: The Lydia Pinkham Building 271 Western Ave, #B5 Lynn MA 01904 (Western Ave is Rt 107, just across the Lynn line from Salem, parking is along both sides of Western Ave, side entrance to Pinkham Building from Rockingham Street to basement, follow signs inside building). This is an informal discussion session for the design and construction of kayaks. For first-timers, this will be an opportunity to find out what’s involved in constructing these beautiful boats. We especially welcome kayak builders in our community to come and share their experiences. Fred will discuss the history, design principles, and construction procedures for building replicas of Greenland Skin-On-Frames (SOF) qajaqs. He will bring several qajaqs, including a completed "Ken Taylor", a completed frame of a South Greenland qajaq, and the deck frame of a East Greenland qajaq. Mike will follow to lead a discussion on wood kayak construction, with an emphasis on strip building methods. A general outline will be presented with on site illustrations. We will have on display four wooden boats at varying degrees of completion; a finished Guillemot, a half-stripped Guillemot Expedition, an epoxied and glassed Petrel, and a stitch and glue tandem wood duck, as well as the various tools and implements required. Please RSVP here or at rylevine@comcast.net