Re: [Paddlewise] Who We Are

I have been a serious paddler since the late 60s (you do the math).
These days I can be found on day or extended trips off the coast of New
England anywhere from Cape Cod to the Maine Island Trail in a kevlar
Arluk III or my wife's Arluk II.   With local preferences being from
Cape Ann, Ma north to Portsmouth,NH.

In the winter months I paddle less freqeuntly in New England but find
some time for a trip or two to the southeast (NC, GA or FL).  XC skiing
diverts some of my outdoor energies.

I have combined my passions for fishing and paddling by fishing
(trolling) from my kayak.  During the right season fresh caught bluefish
and striped bass make a great barbecue.

I have further diversified my paddling by spending a lot of time on the
water at night.  There is something about being on the water late at
night with the soft silver light of the moon or in the real darkness
without the moon.

I have also been rethinking the whole visibility issue and rather than
become more visible I would much prefer to blend into the scenery and
become totally invisible.  Make no tracks, leave no trace and not be
seen by man nor beast.  Maybe my next boat will be like the Wonder
Woman's jet.

    Hal
    Wilton, NH

    Power your boat with carbohydrates,
    not hydrocarbons.
    http://www.jlc.net/~hlevin


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