RE: [Paddlewise] Discovery vs. GPS vs. guidebooks rant

From: Bart Boelryk <bart_at_kayrak.ca>
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2005 11:38:09 -0800
doug and Rick:

I have been following this list diligently, and now i am going to throw in
my two cents (canadian cents).
I have to side with Rick here.  The past few years i have done some paddling
on lake superior near wawa.
the coastline here is extremely hostile.  on two separate trips, we were
beached for a couple of days due to sea and weather conditions. the cliffs
and shoreline are so rugged that potential campsite/takeouts have to be
considered carefully, or you just might not make it. we had to make a run
for a takeout with a brewing storm, and it was either make it, or be dashed
on the cliffs. In these cases, the coordinates of campsites and takeouts
would aid in knowing how far the next potential take out would be.  with the
general locations only, there is still the opportunity for exploring and
discovery, but it would aid in planning and safety.
was that two cents or a loonie?

Bart
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