I'm very new to the sport ... I have only rented a couple of kayaks in Seattle and San Juan areas of Washington State, but have been around small boats (canoe, sail, etc.) a little bit growing up. That said ... I'm interested in magazines or books that can help me in my learning about kayaking. Any suggestions? Also, I've been looking at the Greenland II (a friend's suggestion who owns one and loves it). When searching in the wilderness a few months ago (I belong to a Search and Rescue team), we had lots of time to discuss boating between assignments. I need a boat that I can take my dog in ... sorry, but he's a Search Dog and I don't go anywhere without him *Please - no discussion about leaving him behind... :) won't happen, more likely that a meteorite will hit our planet and end all life as we know it ;-) He's a Labrador and weighs approx. 95 lbs. I also will sometimes have a friend (for short, calm trips) who can't paddle due to a physical impairment ... but on calm lakes I'd like to be able to take her out to bird watch, etc. I want the boat for relaxing animal/bird watching and possible 3-7 days trips (eventually). I've backpacked and hiked ... so am use to packing light. Is this too much to ask for the Greenland II or would another boat be better? Joy & Sammy ********************************************************* *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Dec 29 2004 - 14:35:22 PST
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