KEY WORDS: Foldable, hardshell, sea kayaking, USA, wilderness protection, chemistry a)NAME: Dave Kruger b)CONTACT: dkruger_at_pacifier.com (Astoria, OR, USA: mouth of the Columbia River) c) BOATS: Eddyline Wind Dancer and Sea Star; Pygmy Osprey Std; Folbot Greenland II double. The WD is my main single for extended trips, the POS my day boat, and the G II my SO and I use on multi-day trips when we paddle together. d) BOAT NAME & CALL SIGN: Bufflehead WCT 4364 (I acquired a VHF before the rules were relaxed; in addition, I use it in international waters and in Canada, hence I need the certification) e) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Foldables, Sea kayaking, wilderness, materials science (amateur) f) SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE: long time organic chemist and long time chemistry teacher, focusing on transitioning my students from concrete to formal operational mode of thinking (Piagetian model, if you have to ask) g) STRONG OPINIONS: Don't believe in back or white solutions or answers to most real questions. h) MOST INTERESTING TRIP: Several: Couple in the Charlottes -- favor the south end of Moresby Island; downriver sorties from Portland OR to Astoria OR; coast of Baja south of Loreto. i) BIO: 55-year old very chunky guy, strength-limited by tendonitis in my wrists (let this be a lesson to all the rest of you paddlejocks!). Came to sea kayaking from a mountaineering background (20 years in the Pacific Northwest -- mostly glacier work and alpine routes in the Cascades of WA, with a few routes in Wyoming; some guiding; some winter climbs). Had to give up backpacking, XC sking and climbing due to knee problems. Eventually gave up mt. biking for the same reason. Been very active as a sea kayaker since early 1992, with a strong focus on multiday trips on the west coast of Vancouver Island and in the Charlottes. Most of my "home" paddling is on the Lower Columbia River, a sensitive and wild area characterized by strong tidal influence and great habitat for waterfowl -- yet with a rich history of use of the River by mankind. Strongly committed to meaningful resolution of use issues in wild areas: practical restrictions and cooperative solutions with landowners and other stakeholders, reflected in community work. Been teaching chemistry at a small community college here since 1973. Have done research, both applied and theoretical. Made a stitch and glue yak, and want to make another. Great wilderness stir fry cook, and handy with tools. Divorced, with a 26-year-old son who lives in CO. Live with a long-time partner who celebrates her 50th this week! Grew up in SoCal, and was an active surfer and body surfer in my teen years, mostly in overhead stuff and smaller. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Oct 25 1999 - 01:21:09 PDT
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