Re: [Paddlewise] Who We Are

grindol_at_my-dejanews.com wrote:

> We enjoy the list.  For old farts you guys and gals are great!  :)

Thank you.
As an 'old fart' (40) I think I can understand.
But hey, I'm also into Ham Radio and there I am a youngster.  :-))

I have been using canoes and kayaks off and on for about 30 years, but
they have not generally been my primary boating.
I have uncounted thousands of hours and miles on ships (USN and other),
about 30,000 miles on small sailboats.
I have boated both coasts of the US and Mexico and most of Chile and
the Antarctica Peninsula.

I have something between 500 and 1000 hours under water on SCUBA. I have
no idea how much time snorkeling (free diving).

I am a strong intermediate canoeist, and a high level beginner to low
intermediate kayaker, mainly due to the limited time in these boats.
I am an advanced waterman and general boater and comfortably handle
sail and power boats from 8' to about 125'.

If I have a different take on lots of subjects then understand that my
first response when there is trouble is to look for deep water and lots
of searoom. Ocean going vessels are rarely hurt by the sea, it is usually
that hard stuff around the edges that causes problems.  :-))

michael
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