Helping people enjoy sea kayaking while promoting safe paddling practices http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/smartfeed.php?feed_type=ATOM1.0&limit=1_DAY&sort_by=standard&feed_style=HTML& 2012-05-17T07:31:19+00:00 FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) 2012-05-16T14:44:21+00:00 2012-05-16T14:44:21+00:00 http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6602&p=23724#p23724 LumpyBill
Thanks, it's always good to hear when someone likes my paddles... If things go as planned one of our SOF Black Pearls will be coming with us. Still waiting for the paint to dry...!

If you've been wanting to see what all the fuss is about over the Greenland-style paddle or tried one at the recent SK102 and want to try again, this is a great opportunity as I'll be bringing up about a dozen demo paddles of different sizes for people to play with and discover what works for them.

The plans are to start off with a dry land intro going over the minor differences in technique and answer questions you may have, then to hit the water where it'll all quickly begin to make sense. Most who try the skinny-stick wish they had discovered this paddle a long, long time ago...

Afterwards I'll be available to answer questions about making your own so feel free to bring along any paddles you've started or even finished but have doubts about for tips etc.

Come join us if you can whether you are new to the greenland paddle or a long time skinny-sticker. My wife and I are always looking forward to paddling new places with new friends...

Cheers...

Bill
http://www.lumpypaddles.com/]]>

Thanks, it's always good to hear when someone likes my paddles... If things go as planned one of our SOF Black Pearls will be coming with us. Still waiting for the paint to dry...!

If you've been wanting to see what all the fuss is about over the Greenland-style paddle or tried one at the recent SK102 and want to try again, this is a great opportunity as I'll be bringing up about a dozen demo paddles of different sizes for people to play with and discover what works for them.

The plans are to start off with a dry land intro going over the minor differences in technique and answer questions you may have, then to hit the water where it'll all quickly begin to make sense. Most who try the skinny-stick wish they had discovered this paddle a long, long time ago...

Afterwards I'll be available to answer questions about making your own so feel free to bring along any paddles you've started or even finished but have doubts about for tips etc.

Come join us if you can whether you are new to the greenland paddle or a long time skinny-sticker. My wife and I are always looking forward to paddling new places with new friends...

Cheers...

Bill
http://www.lumpypaddles.com/]]>

2012-05-16T17:00:37+00:00 2012-05-16T17:00:37+00:00 http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6641&p=23728#p23728 swimthiel HEAT Signals like a mamal, smells like it eats fish, must be some of my favorite prey Damn, tastes like roto-molded plastic Kayak fishing

kurt]]>

HEAT Signals like a mamal, smells like it eats fish, must be some of my favorite prey Damn, tastes like roto-molded plastic Kayak fishing

kurt]]>

2012-05-16T13:51:29+00:00 2012-05-16T13:51:29+00:00 http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6647&p=23723#p23723 Lisa
Two parks in Anne Arundel County offer great spots to watch the arrival and departure of the Tall Ships for the Sailabration celebration in Baltimore Harbor. The ships arrive Wednesday June 13th and depart Tuesday June 19th.

You can watch the ships from Fort Smallwood Park and Downs Park. Each park has a cartop boat launchsite. You need wheels for Downs Park.

Tall Ships Viewing Info: http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/resources/06132012_tallshipsatparks.pdf

Fort Smallwood Info: http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/parks/ftsmallwood/index.cfm

Downs Park Info: http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/parks/downs/index.cfm

If my parents were local I'd take them to the park to watch the boat parade.

Lisa]]>

Two parks in Anne Arundel County offer great spots to watch the arrival and departure of the Tall Ships for the Sailabration celebration in Baltimore Harbor. The ships arrive Wednesday June 13th and depart Tuesday June 19th.

You can watch the ships from Fort Smallwood Park and Downs Park. Each park has a cartop boat launchsite. You need wheels for Downs Park.

Tall Ships Viewing Info: http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/resources/06132012_tallshipsatparks.pdf

Fort Smallwood Info: http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/parks/ftsmallwood/index.cfm

Downs Park Info: http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/parks/downs/index.cfm

If my parents were local I'd take them to the park to watch the boat parade.

Lisa]]>

2012-05-17T10:19:43+00:00 2012-05-17T10:19:43+00:00 http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6647&p=23732#p23732 Lisa
FYI

Lisa]]>

FYI

Lisa]]>

2012-05-17T11:30:56+00:00 2012-05-17T11:30:56+00:00 http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6647&p=23733#p23733 Russ

2012-05-17T11:58:57+00:00 2012-05-17T11:58:57+00:00 http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6347&p=23734#p23734 Russ Catriona, what has been implemented? Is there a way to find out without being a board member? What is being considered?
I actually waited three months after the final post by WLWoodruff to ask these questions. Too soon? I'll be back in the area in two years or so.]]>

Catriona, what has been implemented? Is there a way to find out without being a board member? What is being considered?
I actually waited three months after the final post by WLWoodruff to ask these questions. Too soon? I'll be back in the area in two years or so.]]>

2012-05-17T12:41:59+00:00 2012-05-17T12:41:59+00:00 http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6347&p=23736#p23736 Mihail
The Events forum is what I've seen folks use (myself included) to announce peer paddles. Since there are not that many non-peer events, IMO, using the Events forum for peer paddle stuff might be OK. I have not seen too many of these announcements either, so they would not "pollute" the Events forum, likely.

Keeping the # of forums high enough so that each forum is well focused, yet low enough that people do not get confused it key here.]]>

The Events forum is what I've seen folks use (myself included) to announce peer paddles. Since there are not that many non-peer events, IMO, using the Events forum for peer paddle stuff might be OK. I have not seen too many of these announcements either, so they would not "pollute" the Events forum, likely.

Keeping the # of forums high enough so that each forum is well focused, yet low enough that people do not get confused it key here.]]>

2012-05-17T13:14:04+00:00 2012-05-17T13:14:04+00:00 http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6347&p=23737#p23737 Russ

2012-05-16T16:59:01+00:00 2012-05-16T16:59:01+00:00 http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6609&p=23727#p23727 SGreen
Thanks.]]>

Thanks.]]>

2012-05-16T20:40:35+00:00 2012-05-16T20:40:35+00:00 http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6609&p=23729#p23729 kchan

2012-05-16T21:02:02+00:00 2012-05-16T21:02:02+00:00 http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6609&p=23730#p23730 SGreen

2012-05-17T12:12:10+00:00 2012-05-17T12:12:10+00:00 http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6649&p=23735#p23735 Mike H.
Cindy's birthday is approaching and she needs a new PFD. (how romantic! - she got jewelry last year)

Any recommendations? She's 5'6" and has a slim build. She paddles a Necky Looksha and does not use a tow belt or VHF.]]>

Cindy's birthday is approaching and she needs a new PFD. (how romantic! - she got jewelry last year)

Any recommendations? She's 5'6" and has a slim build. She paddles a Necky Looksha and does not use a tow belt or VHF.]]>

2012-05-16T14:50:45+00:00 2012-05-16T14:50:45+00:00 http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6648&p=23725#p23725 Sue
Hullo Gang of Swim Support Kayakers –

Hope that you may have seen the 2012 invitation & call for help from the new 2012 Columbia Triathlon Kayaker Coordinator. The time line needs our kayakers to arrive around 5:45 am.
We will use the SAME PARK ACCESS PATHWAY directly to our kayak shore launch at Centennial Lake.

Looking forward to see ya all come out super early this coming Sunday May 20 !
We can always use new or returning kayaker swim support volunteers ! If you may know of any other kayakers who may able to help ! We will be finished before noon - plenty of time for the rest of your day.
Please contact either me or Robert Golden = rgolden@verizon.net to get directions.

Check out : http://www.tricolumbia.org/events/?eid=3]]>

Hullo Gang of Swim Support Kayakers –

Hope that you may have seen the 2012 invitation & call for help from the new 2012 Columbia Triathlon Kayaker Coordinator. The time line needs our kayakers to arrive around 5:45 am.
We will use the SAME PARK ACCESS PATHWAY directly to our kayak shore launch at Centennial Lake.

Looking forward to see ya all come out super early this coming Sunday May 20 !
We can always use new or returning kayaker swim support volunteers ! If you may know of any other kayakers who may able to help ! We will be finished before noon - plenty of time for the rest of your day.
Please contact either me or Robert Golden = rgolden@verizon.net to get directions.

Check out : http://www.tricolumbia.org/events/?eid=3]]>

2012-05-16T15:43:02+00:00 2012-05-16T15:43:02+00:00 http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6648&p=23726#p23726 Sue "We will make race day decisions if weather conditions warrant a postponement. We do know that most of the kayakers will patrol from outside the course but we will place a few on the interior of the course as well. Your main function is to provide directional assistance and to signal for any swimmer that may need assistance. Swimmers can hold onto your kayak but you should not propel them forward on the course. We do have for this year besides the Howard County Fire/Rescue boats, Triton Water Rescue life guards who will also patrol and will attend to anyone needing medical assistance. We will have radio communication between the rescue boats, Triton swimmers, kayakers, and shore personnel. Kayakers will communicate through me on the VHF radios provided and I will in turn communicate with rescue boats and Triton Water Group. The orange signal flags provided will be for those kayakers without radios to alert rescue personnel for assistance."

This is great coverage for the swimmers and the support kayakers-so please bring along your radio - and they will also supply additional radios for kayakers' use.

Let's please plan to arrive betwen 5:45- 6 am - and you will be proably be off the water well before 10 am.
This a protected lake and a short swim - it's great place to try out a swim support event ahead of the longer & more exposed swims which do need more experience & practice. If you are a local kayak- your support is greatly appreciated.]]>

"We will make race day decisions if weather conditions warrant a postponement. We do know that most of the kayakers will patrol from outside the course but we will place a few on the interior of the course as well. Your main function is to provide directional assistance and to signal for any swimmer that may need assistance. Swimmers can hold onto your kayak but you should not propel them forward on the course. We do have for this year besides the Howard County Fire/Rescue boats, Triton Water Rescue life guards who will also patrol and will attend to anyone needing medical assistance. We will have radio communication between the rescue boats, Triton swimmers, kayakers, and shore personnel. Kayakers will communicate through me on the VHF radios provided and I will in turn communicate with rescue boats and Triton Water Group. The orange signal flags provided will be for those kayakers without radios to alert rescue personnel for assistance."

This is great coverage for the swimmers and the support kayakers-so please bring along your radio - and they will also supply additional radios for kayakers' use.

Let's please plan to arrive betwen 5:45- 6 am - and you will be proably be off the water well before 10 am.
This a protected lake and a short swim - it's great place to try out a swim support event ahead of the longer & more exposed swims which do need more experience & practice. If you are a local kayak- your support is greatly appreciated.]]>

2012-05-17T10:02:04+00:00 2012-05-17T10:02:04+00:00 http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=6644&p=23731#p23731 mede8210
Marianne
Cape Horn 14]]>

Marianne
Cape Horn 14]]>