Hello from a recreational paddler in the Sarasota, Florida area who just signed up on PaddleWise. I know a few of you including the infamous, SandyKayak. Are any of you from the SW Gulf coast of FL? Marinell *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
At 06:00 PM 11/20/01 -0500, Marinell Davis wrote: >Hello from a recreational paddler in the Sarasota, Florida area who just >signed up on PaddleWise. > > >I know a few of you including the infamous, SandyKayak. Welcome to the group Marinell. I was one of the homeless paddlers from last February. As it turns out, I'm going to be doing some paddling in Florida (near Pensacola) again in a couple of weeks. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Please give us a trip report on your Pensacola Paddling. Once a year, I go on a 1-2 week paddle trip with 2 friends. The first year we camped on the Dry Tortugas. The second year, it was 6 days floating/camping down the Suwannee from Fargo, GA. This year we explored the Springs of the Ocala National Forest (Work-in-progress website: http://marinell.server101.com/ocala-nf/ ). All in Florida. We're looking at the Florida Panhandle and/or Big Bend area for next year. I'm going to scout it out over the next few months. A cabin/campground in the area of all the rivers may be home base. Would love to hear your suggestions on best rivers, etc. I live in Sarasota, now, and have been exploring waters up and down the west coast and interior of Florida. I think I can give THE TOUR. But, remember, I'm a recreational paddler with slow boats (Old Town Loon, Perception Prism, Pamlico). Marinell > > Welcome to the group Marinell. I was one of the homeless paddlers from > last February. As it turns out, I'm going to be doing some paddling in > Florida (near Pensacola) again in a couple of weeks. > > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Hi Y'all, I'm a newbie. Been lurking for a couple months. I'm male, 53, divorced and live in Poquoson, Virginia at White House Cove just off the lower Chesapeake Bay. I moved back to this area (my hometown is nearby) back in July and bought a Dagger Cypress in August. I've been away from the water for almost 20 years but was involved in most every thing else water related before that; white watering, powerboating, lived on my Columbia 28 sailboat, scuba and much, much more. I primarily paddle the creeks and marshes around here for exercise and picture taking. We have the Plum Tree Wildlife Refuge here and literally hundreds of miles of marsh and creek shoreline to explore. It's a really great place, especially since I have a public boat ramp about 200 yards from home. The narrow and twisty creeks are the reason I bought the 13 foot Dagger. I've worked in the computer industry for the last 20 or so years and my last job (in Atlanta) was IT manager for a manufacturing company. Currently I'm mostly relaxing and doing some freelance web development work. I may actually go back to work someday but I'm working hard to avoid it. :--) Keep messaging, P'wisers. I'm learning a lot. Dave Gorjup Poquoson, Va. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> and > live in Poquoson, Virginia bought a Dagger Cypress in August. > > I primarily paddle the creeks and marshes around here for > exercise and > picture taking. We have the Plum Tree Wildlife Refuge here > and literally > hundreds of miles of marsh and creek shoreline to explore. > It's a really > great place, Okay! That's two of us from Poquoson now! I met Dave at the put-in near his home just after he bought his Dagger. We've been trying to hook-up and paddle, but due to my work, it hasn't happened yet :-( Anyhow, welcome to P'Wise, Dave. A great deal of what I've learned in the past two years is a result of P'Wise threads. It has been and will continue to be a very valuable and fun forum for me, and I hope you will experience the same. By the way, Dave mentioned the many miles of creeks and marsh..... "Poquoson" is an indian word meaning "Great Marsh". We used to be an island (just barely) until some of the creeks filled with sediment. Consequently, Poquoson is a small (15,000 residents), isolated bastion of "small town, USA" surrounded by a region called "Hampton Roads" that is home to about 1.2 million people. Lots of neat places to explore if you like protected water - just not at low tide (it's hard to do the "gorilla walk" when the muck is elbow deep)! And once you've had enough of Poquoson, there's still the whole Cheseapeake Bay and it's tributaries! Rick - Poquoson, VA (air temps expected to reach a record high of 78 today, with water temps in the mid 50's .... wishin I was retired too!!!!) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Audubon EagleWatch: The Florida Audubon Society runs statewide network of volunteers to monitor bald eagles nests. Information gathered by the volunteers is compiled and used in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Many of the eagles nest near the water in areas which are impossible/difficult to reach by car, on foot, or most boats. But we kayakers can go where no one else can! Soooo....I volunteered to spy on eagle nests once every two weeks via kayak. Last Sunday, we spotted 3 nests and 8 bald eagles in the Sarasota area. Hope my adoped eagles stay well and healthy and provide me with some quiet time on the water. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
It was birding and bird photography (in part) that got me interested in kayaks. I needed a platform to get closer to water birds. Tony Niilus *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 11/21/01 4:06:41 PM, Niilus_at_aol.com writes: << It was birding and bird photography (in part) that got me interested in kayaks. I needed a platform to get closer to water birds. >> That was how we started but the one thing hard about kayaking is that it is hard to see much from the level we sit at if it is very far away. I have to be almost right on the ducks to KNOW what they are by field marks. I can guess from what should be there, how big they are, and so on but on wider water it is often just frustrating to get almost close enough. They know even if I just glide towards them. I can paddle VERY quietly and slowly but still <G>. On creeks and such it is MUCH better. I saw my first scarlet tanager from the water so I've been scouting every since. There really are a huge number of things you won't see any other way. We happened into a young family of beaver, mom and 3 kids, on a creek. The kids apparently did have the dive and swim down so we got quite a look while Mom tried to look menacing and drive us off. We allowed it and moved back far enough for her to go back to the kids and lead them away. It was very kool. Probably my best kayaking experience could have been from land but it wasn't. On my first club trip and saw a mating flight of a pair of bald eagles! Now, that is kool! I wouldn't have been there if it wasn't for my boat. Joan *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
If you've got a source for Prijon boats I would highly recommend trying the Catalina. It's a bit smaller than the Seayak (a shade over 15', about 23" wide) and a whole lot lighter (44 lbs. vs. 58 lbs.). Other advantages over the Seayak: (1) it will most likely fit you better (it fits me great; I'm 5'9", 145lbs.), and (2) it handles much better. The Seayak, in my experience, has a strong weathercocking tendency; the Catalina does not. The smaller size and hard-chine hull make the Catalina very maneuverable while still tracking well . . . I don't have a rudder on my Catalina and have never felt I needed one. The only downsides to the Catalina vs. the Seayak are the size (if you're looking to pack in enough gear for multi-week trips) and the initial stability (a bit lower in the Catalina -- the secondary stability is very good in both boats). Rob > > Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:44:00 -0400 > From: "Roger Lumb" <lumb_at_email.wcu.edu> > Subject: [Paddlewise] New Member > > Hi- > I just joined this group and after reading some of the discussions I'm not sure this is the right forum for my questions, but here goes anyway: > I have done quite a bit of time in a canoe and have been in recreational kayaks but I want to get into sea kayaking along the Atlantic coast...southeastern barrier islands and eventually Maine. I am 5' 7" 135 lb and have looked at alot of sea kayaks. Each dealer seems to think that whatever they have on the shelf is perfect for me but I'm not so sure! I have seen a Seayak by Prijon and like its lines alot and am wondering if this would be a good way to go. Any advice would be appreciated. > Roger Lumb > > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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