[Paddlewise] camera storage

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All this talk of camera storage reminds me of something I have been   meaning
to ask. I use a GPS occasionally that I keep in an AquaPac drybag. I'd   like
to rig something up to mount it on my neoprene sprayskirt. I decided that
I'd like to do this after a few nighttime crossings in rough weather. In
these types of conditions the GPS was difficult to read on the deck, and
was also difficult to remove from under deck bungies to take a closer
reading. Not to mention that it disrupted my stroke. I'm thinking of some
quick-release system that would keep the GPS taunt on skirt so it   wouldn't
interfere with rolling, surf, attacking river otters, but could also be
removed quickly and stowed so it wouldn't interfere with a paddlefloat
re-entry.

What I do now is have the GPS attached to the deck bungies with a lanyard
and small carabinier and just lay it on my skirt when I am using it at
night. I really hate the idea of have anything loose on the boat in case   of
a capsize though.

Anyone have any ideas? How does one go about sewing a sealing a
sprayskirt?
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What I would do is glue a couple of Neoprene pockets or straps to
the sprayskirt using AquaSeal -- no sewing required. I once made a
combination Neoprene and nylon sprayskirt using AquaSeal, and never
had a problem with the seams coming apart. Thrifty Outfitters used
to carry wetsuit Neoprene. If they don't have it, then I think you
might be able to order it from Seattle Fabrics
(http://www.seattle2000.com/seattlefabrics/).

Remember, though, what happened to Bill Newman when he tried to read
his compass in waves at night.

Chuck Holst  
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