----- Original Message ----- From: <Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com> > But with the size and transportation issues of a kayak, the "see it, > take it" scenario seems awfully hard, just because of the transportation > issue. I would think that a potential thief would be looking for kayaks, > and once found, would be prepared to steal it on the spot or come back > for it. That implies that he would have the tools with him, and the > means to haul it away quickly and quietly. So, unless the thief is a > joy rider who sees the boat near the water and decides to take a ride, a > kayak thief would probably be prepared with the proper tools (IMHO). 14 years ago when there was hardly any kayaking going on here in NYC, two women stopped at a diner in Brooklyn on the way to a kayak camping event in Connecticut. They left two club Chinooks on the roof of a van tied down with webbing straps. When they emerged, the kayaks were gone, webbing straps slashed. I think it was just a target of opportunity in general and not anyone hunting around for kayaks since there wasn't much kayaking going on. They probably just saw "boats" and figured they could have fun with them or sell them at some marina for a few bucks. ralph diaz-- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Jun 21 2003 - 08:50:42 PDT
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