Rex wrote: > > Robert Perkins wrote: > > How many of you keep a log of your paddling and what do you record? > > I'd find comments about whitewater, sea kayak, and canoe logs interesting. I started keeping a good log a year or two ago. It has enriched my enjoyment of trips -- both during and afterward. I don't remember details or dates as well as I used to, and the log settles arguments about when/whether we paddled to such-and-such. During a week-long trip, keeping the log really relaxes me and keeps me a little sharper on obstacles and cool spots I want to return to. Also helps in puzzling out the vantage and location of photos I take! My local paddling area is heavily influenced by tides, and many put-ins are unusable (without wading though VERY deep mud) except above certain tide levels. The log has helped me avoid the mud several times in the past year. Finally, it makes writing trip reports (for sharing with others) easier and more fun. I have been surprised how much others on this mailing list relish trip reports -- must be the armchair paddler in each of us! -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Feb 28 1998 - 17:08:35 PST
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