Re: [Paddlewise] Taking Water Temps

From: Jennifer Pivovar <kayak_at_headwinds.org>
Date: Sun, 7 Jul 2002 03:08:53 -0700 (PDT)
--- Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com> wrote:
> > with knots at 5' and 10' depths. 
> 
> Where did you get these depths?  Were they arbitrary
> choices?...

Hi Mike,

I didn't mean to imply they were standard.  I think
'standard' depends on the purpose.  As I noted, the 5'
depth is due to the fact that in a capsize you're
going to be in the top 5' of water while you recover,
so that's what I was interested in measuring.  The 10'
is just for fun to see the difference.  I think 4" is
too shallow to give an accurate picture of what you'll
encounter out of the boat, but I may be all wet :).

I'm sure the USGS has some standard for their stream
guages, but I haven't checked yet.

Off to paddle Canandaigua .....
10-15 K NW breezes, 85 deg F air, 72 deg F water temp,
Sunshine.... wish you could all be here

Jennifer

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