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

From: Bart Boelryk <bart_at_kayrak.ca>
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 10:50:56 -0500
Gordin&Doug:

It is interesting how varied our kayaking experiences are. It is also
amazing how diverse our land is. I have a tendency to think that kayaking as
I experience it is the same for others.
I can say that the North shore of Lake Superior is a dramatically beautiful
and rugged area. I have gone for a week and not seen even another boat!
There is a good outfitter called Naturally Superior Adventures near Wawa.  I
have been starting to paddle with an outrigger, and with the added safety
margin, have increased the remoteness of my solo trips.  If a group ever
wants to paddle Superior however, you can count me in as well. It's too bad
that you can only really swim in the cold water during the last two weeks of
august!

>Bart said (snip):
>>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.<
>
>Now, that sounds like fun kayaking. Can I come with you next time?
>
>Doug Lloyd
>Victoria BC
>
>Count me in as well.

Gordin Warner
Victoria BC
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