Re: [Paddlewise] The Optimum Kayak

In a message dated 11/8/1999 3:11:06 PM Central Standard Time, 
CHUCK_at_multitech.com writes:

> FYI, Andy Knapp's new book, _The Optimum Kayak_, is now on the shelves.<

Thanks, Chuck, for the plug.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my PaddleWise mailing list 
friends for the almost two year's flow of ideas and discussion that has gone 
on here; many of these thoughts have either reinforced my ideas, filtered out 
misconceptions, or added new perspectives to the many ideas I collected while 
assembling the book. I think the most valuable asset to PaddleWise is in 
knowing that there are others out there thinking through similar experiences 
and sharing their views with others. I spent many years on the water, on the 
trail, and on the road learning things the hard way and am now honored to 
have the opportunity to share (hopefully) useful ideas with other paddlers 
getting into the sport.

>(One thing I would add, Andy, is the advisability of applying 303 to 
VCP-type hatch covers.) <

Right. I'm sure there are many things to add. 303 Protectant (or McNett's 
UV-Tech) is useful as preventive maintenance on a wide variety of equipment. 
It ranks right behind duct tape in importance as a must-have repair supply.

I would be happy to receive other comments and suggestions relating to topics 
in the book for inclusion in possible future revisions. My original contract 
called for 40,000 words and I cut it off at close to 60,000, still knowing 
there were topics to cover in greater depth as well as other undeveloped 
ideas. I know there are ideas I expressed that other good kayakers will 
disagree with but I have tried to present an accurate broad perspective on 
the whole continuum of kayaking. My experience with PaddleWise has helped 
shape that perspective, and for that, I thank you all.

Regards, Andy Knapp
Minneapolis
A record-setting 70 degrees and no excuses not to go paddling.

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