The "kayaker," and I use the term very loosely, that was apprehended/rescued off of Victoria last week with a boat full of BC Bud had $120,000 worth of pot stashed in his kayak. Should he be convicted perhaps as part of his probation he could lead seminars at next years kayak symposiums on how to pack a kayak. He also had some sort of motor attached to his boat. I wonder if it was that electric motor that appears in the ad section of popular kayak mags. If so I suppose the developer won't be asking him for an endorsement. Gordin *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Doug wrote: "someone finally figured out the washed-ashore PWC operator was the kayak owner and was indeed likely smuggling pot across Haro Strait at night in his kayak" These guys were IMPORTING marijuana to British Columbia? How much of it had they been smoking, anyway? Rob. *************************************************************************** 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 11/6/2003 8:54:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, RMacDonald_at_udl.com writes: > These guys were IMPORTING marijuana to British Columbia? How much of it > had they been smoking, anyway? > Sort of like taking coal to Newcastle. <A HREF="http://home.netscape.com/redir.adp?_dci_url=http%3a%2f%2fmoney%2enetscape%2ecnn%2ecom%2fdefault%2ejsp&_wps_s=mb%5fhlm1%5fu%5f1">Canada's New Cash Crop Is Pot</A> <A HREF="http://home.netscape.com/redir.adp?_dci_url=http%3a%2f%2fmoney%2enetscape%2ecnn%2ecom%2fdefault%2ejsp&_wps_s=mb%5fhlm1%5fu%5f1">Thousands of high-tech marijuana farms supply the legal--and illegal--market in the U.S.</A> 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/ ***************************************************************************
Rod said: >>>Doug wrote: "someone finally figured out the washed-ashore PWC operator was the kayak owner and was indeed likely smuggling pot across Haro Strait at night in his kayak"<<< >>These guys were IMPORTING marijuana to British Columbia? How much of it had they been smoking, anyway?<< Yeah, the other way - Victoria to Washington State, across Haro the cops figure). They obviously got into trouble somewhere. There was a big ebb, so perhaps the two washed south during their crossing, then met further difficulty near Ten Mile Point. The police have arrested the one American (from San Fran.), and are looking for the other. It was definitely high-quality, genuine BC bud, hyroponically grown, probably on the Saanich Peninsula to the north. In Canada, we have always exported most of our highest quality raw materials - you know Rob. I was going to drop by the jail after work to check out directly what transpired (navigation wise), but would immediately raise suspicion with the authorities I'm sure, and then I'd possibly be tarnished for future Haro Strait crossing, though I could probably make a good second career out of it, night paddling in storms, when no one would be on the lookout for paddlers. I just picked up a NightRider Extreme helmet-mount lighting system, so once I heal up, I have a date with the next night storm. Something to look forward to. Doug Lloyd (who never inhaled the stuff either) Victoria BC *************************************************************************** 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 definitely high-quality, genuine BC bud, hyroponically grown, probably on the Saanich Peninsula to the north. In Canada, we have always exported most of our highest quality raw materials - you know Rob. Doug Lloyd (who never inhaled the stuff either) Victoria BC>> And there I thought that all paddlers (unlike climbers) were clean cut college kids. Live is full of disapointments ! Lenze (Dutch paddler living in Denmark) *************************************************************************** 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/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** 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 11/7/2003 1:58:02 AM Central Standard Time, dalloyd_at_telus.net writes: > I just picked up a NightRider Extreme helmet-mount lighting system, so > once > I heal up, I have a date with the next night storm. Something to look > forward to. > > Hi Doug, when you get the chance to run it through the wringer, can you report on this? I've been evaluating my night paddling options and am making changes so any feedback you have would be appreciated. Rob G *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Paddlewisers, Maybe it is just a carryover from my frequent night training as a paratrooper, but I actually prefer to paddle at night without utilizing lights. Some nights are so dark you have to use them, but that is usaully not the case. My main problem with lights is that they screw up my eyes getting use to seeing in the dark. With a light on, about all I can see is where the beam of light is focused. Generally, I prefer to have a wider field of vision than using lights allows. Also, it makes me a bit sea sick (don't get sea sick in a kayak any other time) seeing other people's lights going up and down in the swells. As a result, I am reluctant to allow people in my groups to use lights in the ocean at night. When we have used lights, we paddled in a side by side line (hard to control) to avoid seeing each other's lights. If we are navigating with a compass, only the navigator at that time has a light on the compass. It's cool being stealthy too. The only night light I carry in the ocean is usually just a little, one AA cell, waterproof, LED light. However, I suppose that if I had to (would more than likely avoid) make a nasty landing in and around some rocks with lots of surf at night, having a powerful headlamp for backup would be nice. In dark sea caves, I use a medium powered headlamp (which is just about useless), a powerful dive light thethered to the front deck and easily removable for spotting by hand, and a light stick taped to the top of my helmet. Duane Strosaker Southern California *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Rob said: >>>Hi Doug, when you get the chance to run it through the wringer, can you report on this? I've been evaluating my night paddling options and am making changes so any feedback you have would be appreciated.<<< We discusses some of this once before on PW. I found that in rough water conditions, light would bounce back in your eyes, making it difficult to see waves/obstructions, etc. However, I still require a more powerful source of light for finding my way back in terms of being able to see shoreline details (given that one gets blown about a fair bit and disoriented at times). The PrincetonTec Vor Tec (4 AA's) I bought for my last night storm paddle was okay, fully submersible, self-contained, but didn't have the punch into the darkness I wanted for searching out details. The NightRider lights are digital, with various options, including strobe, etc. They used to advertise them as submersible, but backed off the claim on all but the high-end models now. The high end units are 40 watts, with blue-light, just like the expensive cars run. Nice, but out of my price range these days. Still don't have any real grip strength in my hand, so it will be a while before storm paddling. I built a shed recently for my bikes, but used a drill-driver and deck screws for the construction. Way overkill, but hurricane proof and the drill was easier than hammering. I'll be trying some regular paddling soon - as in calm water paddling, which is about as much fun as changing the Kitty Litter for me this time of year :-) Doug Lloyd Victoria BC *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
The NightRider lights are digital, with various options, including strobe, etc. Doug Lloyd Victoria BC I am a newbie and was wondering why someone would want a strobe-light for paddling? I saw a model out there that had 5 functions or settings: a fast-strobe and a slow-strobe function plus three levels of continuous beams that had three different levels of light intensity. I understand the levels of light intensity in that it would allow your battery-life to be extended before having to replace them but I don't understand the practicality of the strobe. Can you enlighten (pun intended) us? Jeff *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
[Moderator's Note: Content unaltered. Excessive quoting (including headers/footers/sig lines/extraneous text from previous posts, etc.) have been removed. Please edit quoted material in addition to removing header/trailers when replying to posts.] > Pringle, Jeffrey D pondered > > I am a newbie and was wondering why someone would want a strobe-light for > paddling? Hi Jeffery, I'm sure you will hear from others too, but for me (and the USCG), strobes are rescue locators. I believe it's illegal to operate a white strobe if you are NOT looking to be rescued. However, I'd feel free to use one (temporarilly) to avoid the need to be rescued - as in when larger boat traffic heading your way may not see you. I'd turn on all the lights I had including the flashlight I have in the cockpit at night in an attempt to be seen. Cheers, Carey *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
[Moderator's Note: Content unaltered. Excessive quoting (including headers/footers/sig lines/extraneous text from previous posts, etc.) have been removed. Please edit quoted material in addition to removing header/trailers when replying to posts.] > Jeff Pringle asked. > I'm a newbie to paddling.... I understand the levels > of light intensity in that it would allow your battery-life to be extended > before having to replace them but I don't understand the practicality of the > strobe. Can you enlighten (pun intended) us? In inland waterways of the US a strobe is a distress signal. By having it on your headlamp you always have it with you. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Jeff said: >>I am a newbie and was wondering why someone would want a strobe-light for paddling? I saw a model out there that had 5 functions or settings: a fast-strobe and a slow-strobe function plus three levels of continuous beams that had three different levels of light intensity. I understand the levels of light intensity in that it would allow your battery-life to be extended before having to replace them but I don't understand the practicality of the strobe. Can you enlighten (pun intended) us?<< Depending on whether your were operating your vessel in inland water as opposed to coastal/offshore waters, a strobe is to be used as a distress beacon or, respectively, simply as a method to show your presence on the water (though it isn't 360-visible light). I'd check with he inland paddlers, as I'm not up-to-date on the rules with respect to strobe use there. Navigation and international laws, etc., aside, the strobe would definitely extend the range of the battery, while giving flashes of full illumination (for announcing your presence in the kayak), as opposed to running the settings at lower wattage (which still extend battery life, but doesn't give the same brightness). The unit I have also has a S.O.S setting, and a cycling-flash (bit longer than a strobe, for finding your way in the dark without burning up the battery apparently). I got mine second-hand, so I think some of the options are maybe a bit different now, but I'm not sure. It was $100.00 Cnd, which wasn't too bad. Like Duane said, most of this bright light stuff degrades night-time vision. Back to strobe used for emergencies: Many paddlers carry a strobe-only device for signalling. They usually give off bright light visible for many mile in all directions. A common place to lash them to, is the back top strap on your PFD. I'm sure you will encounter paddlers wearing these things as you progress in the sport. I didn't buy my new-to-me NightRider specifically for the strobe, not for paddling anyway. I'll be using it for winter riding on my bicycle. I have a 10-watt under the handlebars, and the 15 watt (under discussion) will be on my helmet when I start riding again this week. The strobe works well in city traffic for getting a driver's attention (as most are brain-dead after work, interior glass fogged up, etc., etc.). BTW, I got a new and very loud air horn for my bike. I finally had a chance to use it this summer after 20 years of near-misses and nothing to do but scream or ring my little bell. Well, by the time I swerved around the front end of this lady's car (she was pulling out of a parking lot onto a one-way street), narrowly missed another car in the lane beside me, and got back to a perpendicular plane, I never even had a chance to hit the handle-mounted switch to activate the air horn. I mention this in relationship to the other thread on Polar Bears. You can draw the inferences. Doug Lloyd Victoria BC *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Better visibility (than continuous beam) is the reason. But, like guys have already said, it is normally not allowed to use except as a distress signal (another reason to have it) . Btw, I'm not sure that strobe will extend the battery life - emitting time is shorter, but breaker circuit might consume additional power (I've seen that in some old incandescent bulb strobe). LED could be different, I don't know. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pringle, Jeffrey D [IT]" <jeffrey.d.pringle_at_citigroup.com> To: "Pringle, Jeffrey D [IT]" <jeffrey.d.pringle_at_citigroup.com>; "'Doug Lloyd'" <dalloyd_at_telus.net>; <Rcgibbert_at_aol.com> Cc: <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net> Sent: November 10, 2003 8:08 AM Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Smoke on the Water > The NightRider lights are > digital, with various options, including strobe, etc. > Doug Lloyd > Victoria BC > > > I am a newbie and was wondering why someone would want a strobe-light for > paddling? I saw a model out there that had 5 functions or settings: a > fast-strobe and a slow-strobe function plus three levels of continuous beams > that had three different levels of light intensity. I understand the levels > of light intensity in that it would allow your battery-life to be extended > before having to replace them but I don't understand the practicality of the > strobe. *************************************************************************** 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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