Re: [Paddlewise] Successful Catalina Crossings

From: Elaine Harmon <eharmon_at_cs.miami.edu>
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 01:01:16 -0400 (EDT)
On Sun, 27 Jun 1999, Albert Wang wrote:

> I seem to recall this all got started because of some navigational
> difficulties. I have come up with a solution!!!
> 
> My new soon-to-be-patented kayak navigational device is called "Line2Land"
> TM. It's a rather ingenious device consisting of 500 yds of monofilament
> line neatly coiled arount a precision cut and sanded piece of wood (~1.5" x
> 3.5" x 20.5"). To use, just tie one end around an object on land and merrily
> paddle away. When it is time to return, it's as easy as following the line
> back! Use it once or rewind for multiple uses. The beauty is that you  can
> use multiple linkable Line2Lands for longer trips. Line2Land has joined the
> compass, sextant, GPS, and stars as primary sea navigational devices.

As a patent lawyer and caver, I must regretfully inform you that it's not
a new idea.

> BTW, I'm looking for new paddling buddies. My former ones got tired of
> getting wet.

I agree with someone else who said you must be a hoot to paddle with! And
I like to be wet. My place or yours? Slainte! elaine


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