No, I am not asking about wetsuits, drysuits, or "fuzzy rubber" . . . . but I have been thinking about water protection. Here's a couple of questions for the Paddlewise panel of experts. First, what's good way to laminate reference materials for use underway? I'm thinking about small charts, tide tables, inspirational anecdotes from Paddlewise -- anything that might prove useful on the water. Second, what kind of thermometer is best to use for measuring water temps and what are some good sources? I've checked a few of the more obvious outdoor and marine retail outlets and come up empty. Cheers, Craig Hicks Arlington, Virginia *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 3/10/00 8:56:04 PM, CraigHicks_at_aol.com writes: << First, what's good way to laminate reference materials for use underway? I'm thinking about small charts, tide tables, inspirational anecdotes from Paddlewise -- anything that might prove useful on the water.>> Kinkos will color copy and laminate whatever you want to copy to carry on your deck. It costs but it will last a long time this way and preserve the original. <<Second, what kind of thermometer is best to use for measuring water temps and what are some good sources? I've checked a few of the more obvious outdoor and marine retail outlets and come up empty. >> we got ours from a pool supply company. So far so good. and is big enough to read without the glasses <G> Joan *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Someone on the list some time ago said coating maps with thompsons water seal works well . CraigHicks_at_aol.com wrote: > No, I am not asking about wetsuits, drysuits, or "fuzzy rubber" . . . . but I > have been thinking about water protection. Here's a couple of questions for > the Paddlewise panel of experts. > > First, what's good way to laminate reference materials for use underway? I'm > thinking about small charts, tide tables, inspirational anecdotes from > Paddlewise -- anything that might prove useful on the water. > > Second, what kind of thermometer is best to use for measuring water temps and > what are some good sources? I've checked a few of the more obvious outdoor > and marine retail outlets and come up empty. > > Cheers, > > Craig Hicks > Arlington, Virginia > *************************************************************************** > 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/ > *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
There are "map-seal" brush-on products available that seal the paper and make it waterproof, but still allow you to fold the paper. For lamination, I'd go to a Kinko's, Insty-Prints, or other self-service/professional copy and print shop. Most of their lamination services are pretty reasonable. Or, just keep it all in the chart case. Shawn >First, what's good way to laminate reference materials for use underway? I'm >thinking about small charts, tide tables, inspirational anecdotes from >Paddlewise -- anything that might prove useful on the water. -- Shawn W. Baker 0 46°53'N © 1999 ____©/______ 114°06'W ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^\ ,/ /~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^ baker_at_montana.com 0 http://www.missoulaconcrete.com/shawn/ *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Got home from Canoecopia late last night. Good show, although no Neckys and no Eddylines made it a little disappointing, and the drive through the Chicago traffic was hair raising. Simple country boy that I am, I can only handle so much of that NASCAR-participatory driving. However, in view of the discussion we had recently about alcohol stoves, I made it a point to have a go-round with the gal at the MSR booth. It turns out that MSR still has the Mini-Trangia 28 in their current catalog. If you're interested, I didn't check, but if you can't order direct from MSR I suppose your outdoor retailer can. -- Wes *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> From: CraigHicks_at_aol.com[SMTP:CraigHicks_at_aol.com] > > First, what's good way to laminate reference materials for use underway? > I'm > thinking about small charts, tide tables, inspirational anecdotes from > Paddlewise -- anything that might prove useful on the water. > > Second, what kind of thermometer is best to use for measuring water temps > and > what are some good sources? I've checked a few of the more obvious > outdoor > and marine retail outlets and come up empty. > My current method for keeping reference materials dry is to have them laminated. A few of us started doing this last year, and so far, this has proven the best for us. My local OfficeMax can laminate sizes of 8-1/2x11 or 11x16 so I cut up my charts to accomodate the sizing requirements, but keep all sections grouped together so I don't have to worry about setting a compass rose on each panel. In the past I have used the chart cases but the cases would tend to steam up and fog thus creating condensation inside. Plus, it required stopping periodically to open the case, open the chart, refold the chart and then reseal it in the case. Also, if making copies and putting them in the case, the ink tended to adhere to the plastic of the case. Then I switched to using waterproofing products (both the spray and paint-on types). The waterproofing was too much work and only lasted lasted 1 maybe 2 trips. I have had to replace all of those charts. The thermometer I use was purchased at Campmor. I comes in a little hard-plastic case, thinner than a pencil and easily fits into any PFD pocket. Debbie Reeves Sandy Hook, NJ *************************************************************************** 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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