>A simple, light and easy to store solution are frisbees with small holes >in the center, fender washers and some extra line- these may be buried >and provid a reasonable anchor. Of course have an extra one, preferably >a glow in the dark for evening play. >You can also bury ballast rocks... It's about time I asked. When and why is ballast used? Gary Tabor *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
> -----Original Message----- > From: Gary Tabor [mailto:ratracer_at_rust.net] > > It's about time I asked. When and why is ballast used? The best answer and sole authorized source of Genuine Canadian Ballast Rocks (TM) can be found at John Winters web site - http://home.ican.net/~735769/index.html. Dave Seng Juneau, Alaska *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Gary Tabor wrote: > > >A simple, light and easy to store solution are frisbees with small holes > >in the center, fender washers and some extra line- these may be buried > >and provid a reasonable anchor. Of course have an extra one, preferably > >a glow in the dark for evening play. > >You can also bury ballast rocks... > > It's about time I asked. When and why is ballast used? > > Gary Tabor > To keep the beach stable. Nice to have a restful sleep after a long day of paddlin'. -- gabriel l romeu http://members.aol.com/romeug studio furniture http://members.aol.com/romeugp paintings, photos, prints, etc. http://members.xoom.com/gabrielR a daily photo journal *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Gabriel L Romeu wrote: > > Gary Tabor wrote: > > > > >A simple, light and easy to store solution are frisbees with small holes > > >in the center, fender washers and some extra line- these may be buried > > >and provid a reasonable anchor. Of course have an extra one, preferably > > >a glow in the dark for evening play. > > >You can also bury ballast rocks... > > > > It's about time I asked. When and why is ballast used? > > > > Gary Tabor > > > To keep the beach stable. > Nice to have a restful sleep after a long day of paddlin'. > > -- > gabriel l romeu > http://members.aol.com/romeug studio furniture > http://members.aol.com/romeugp paintings, photos, prints, etc. > http://members.xoom.com/gabrielR a daily photo journal Gary, For sea kayaking, it is important to use only Certified Canadian Ballast Rocks, available from the renowned naval architect John Winters who reads this list. His colleague, Dr. Inverbon will be glad to supply further details on the proper deployment of Certified Canadian Ballast Rocks. Roger, in rainy OR, where I'll be launching from my driveway if this keeps up *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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