G'Day, I'm breaking my own rule and putting an example of the entry format below so people know roughly what an entry will look like! Note all entries are optional. You can include or leave out whatever you like! Note I haven't put my address or telephone number in or given much indication of how many kayaks I own but you can see what I like paddling! Some people may prefer not to put in any contact information! Jackie and I are working out if email addresses can be encoded to be accessible to Paddlewisers only. -------------------------------------------------------------- KEY WORDS: Foldable, Sea Kayaking, Australia, Kayak names, Biophysics a)NAME: PeterO b)CONTACT: rebyl_kayak_at_hotmail.com (I live in Sydney Australia) c) BOATS: I enjoy hiring and sharing these with friends: - Tasman19, Mirage, Pittarak, Klepper Aerius Expedition (a foldable kayak that go's in a bag and is called "Rebyl") and SOT's and surfskis. d) BOAT NAME & CALL SIGN (IF RADIO OPERATOR) n/a e) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Foldables, Sea kayaking, Kayak names f) SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE: biophysics, electronics g) STRONG OPINIONS: Like to give names to Kayaks! h) MOST INTERESTING TRIP: Lane Cove River Weir to Roseville Bridge via Sydney Harbour - Looking forward to Sydney to Wollongong trip and paddling in the Hebrides. i) BIO: I'm a tall skinny guy, 51 years old, married in '72 and came to Australia from England in '74. I visit the USA and England quite frequently. Started Paddling about a year ago, Got heaps to learn and thats one of the reasons I love paddling! Two biggest events of my working life were building an experiment for the Space Shuttle years and years ago and helping to get a rather cute biosensor to work. I paddled my first boat when I was 10 years old, it was two planks of wood supported loosely (no glue, nails or string!) on two blocks of wood and paddled with a long iron bar on a pond in Sussex. (But I was born and raised in the east end of London). ------------------------------------------------------------ All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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/ ***************************************************************************
PETER, SOOOO GLAD YOU INCLUDED YOUR BIO!! Sandy Kramer *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
OK, here is a Dutch bio: KEY WORDS: Foldable, Sea Kayaking, viola, recumbent bikes NAME: Merijn Wijnen CONTACT: merijn_at_music.demon.nl, Homepage: www.music.demon.nl BOATS paddled Various combi's (years ago), a Pouch double foldable (my parent's, 20 years ago), Aquaterra Sea Lion. Now looking for a foldable, and still doubting between a Feathercraft Khat S and a K1...(any help will be appreciated) BOAT NAME & CALL SIGN (IF RADIO OPERATOR) Not yet applicable, but I will study for a licence SPECIAL INTERESTS: Foldables, (Sea) kayaking, playing viola, travelling, designing building and riding recumbent bicycles and model aeroplanes (not riding the latter, of course). SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE: physics, math, viola playing, making things STRONG OPINIONS: You shouln't have one, first listen.... MOST INTERESTING TRIP: By kayak: Last summer I took a course and did two weeks cruising in Greece, near Skiathos. It was also my first real trip, and it defenitely converted me to sea kayaking (my girlfriend says I hardly talk about something else since) By bike:Help, I can't decide, all of my many miles were great. BIO: I must be one of the younger ones here, being 31. I live in a rather waterless part of a very water-rich country. Currently employed as a physicist / designer I a product development institute (designing complex electro-mechanical apparatus) Before taking up paddling I have been heavily involved in recumbent bicycles. I build a couple of them (ehh, 8 really), and have ridden them al over Europe, and a bit in Australia. Cycling hollidays give the same kind of freedom as kayak touring: I love the feeling of being totally selfsupporting. Also I love going travelling, seeing sights and tasting other cultures. In december I will go to Australia 6 weeks, and hope to do some paddling there (here again: tips welcome). One of the far away project is designing and building a sea kayak, but that has to wait until I can find enough indoor space to build a 5.5 meter boat. ****************************** Merijn Wijnen Vinkenhofje 8 5613 CN Eindhoven The Netherlands Tel.: 040-2939991 (job: 040-2650539) Fax: same as tel., call before sending or try twice E-mail: Home: merijn_at_music.demon.nl Job: m.wijnen_at_ind.tno.nl Web-site: http:\\www.music.demon.nl *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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