[Paddlewise] Night paddle

Sorry, not a long, neat trip report this time -- but for several months,
when I've run into local kayakers on Lake Hudson, my normal paddling
grounds, I've been accumulating a mailing list toward a get-together
sometime. One of these acquaintences suggested a night paddle sometime
would be fun, and the fuse was lit. We decided the October full moon would
be a good time, and between us sent out invitations to local paddlers we
knew, and a few people I've met via e-mail through my web page. We wound up
having a nice paddle on a flat lake under a big harvest moon. Participants
ranged from poke boats through glass sea kayaks, and we all had a good time.

But the reason for making this post is that one of the participants pointed
out that at this time of the year, cheap chemical glow sticks are available
in the Halloween decoration sections of the chain and discount stores like
Target and WalMart, at a real good price. These work just as well as
markers for a casual night paddle than the more expensive kind. If you're
considering night paddling in the next year or two, the Halloween season is
a good time to stock up on these little goodies.

-- Wes

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