Re: [Paddlewise] Open cockpit kayaking (was Tenting Tips)

From: Philip Torrens <skerries_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 12:53:59 PST
><< I opened an eye and to my horrow saw  a LONG line of fire fighters(male
>and female), waiting for the cook shack  to open it's door! I calmly zipped
>up, waved, and walked back into my tent. >>

Many years ago I ran the tidal "river" of Boat Passage, which runs between 
two of our local islands. The excitement had of course backed up my personal 
bliges, and I gratefully landed on the small park near Winter Harbour. I 
only just got the drysuit peeled down on time, and was doing a credible 
imitation of a race horse at rest when, I swear, a troop of Girl Guides 
emerged onto the beach. I was too far gone to dam the flow, so I smiled 
weakly and nodded as they marched by giggling. Lucky I wasn't arrested for 
flashing. I bet that field trip was a bit more educational than Brown Owl 
(or whatever the leader is called) intended.

Philip Torrens
N49°16' W123°06'

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