[Paddlewise] So. Cal. stolen boats

   I would like to report a couple of stolen kayaks in the Southern 
California/Orange County area. My trusty Arluk II, dark blue or sort of 
purple-ish (it's very well used and faded so the color is kinda hard to 
determine exactly) deck with a white hull. It's unique in that it has a VCP 
front hatch and still sports the tie down rear hatch of the early models. It 
has a rudder and a Silva compass mount on the front deck.
   The second boat taken is an old red fiberglass whitewater boat of little 
or no value. Heck, I would have paid someone to take that old WW boat off my 
hands. I mention it only as a means of identification in the event both boats 
are seen together. I would imagine that the culprits would head to Newport 
Harbor to check the boats out, but being so close to Easter they just might 
have been looking for some new toys to take up to the Colorado River for 
spring break. I would appreciate if the local paddlers could keep an eye out 
for the stolen boats.
   Ya know, the good news is that now I have a legitimate reason to buy a new 
boat. The bad news is that I feel like I've lost a good and trusted friend. I 
don't know how many on this list can really relate, but that old Arluk and me 
have been together for maybe twelve or thirteen years now, doing trips in 
Canada and Baja and all parts in-between. Another Arluk just wouldn't be the 
same. As far as I am concerned my boat had a sole of it's own. I took care of 
it, and it took care of me in return. Oh well. Life goes on.

Thanks,

Scott
So.Cal.

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