Duane, I think the camaraderie evident in the photography was one of the reasons I posted the link. Pam, Cell phones work fine. No one notifies the CG - just vessel services if you are into that. I never pay head to communication issues unless there is fog. These are serious waters as far as making sure you don't get in the way of bigger tonnage. Their October run had a bit of wind I'd say. Just right. I've had some good crossings myself. Usually takes me forever as I always end up playing in the overfalls and whirl pools if its a big tide in Active Pass. Crossings further north are shorter but more awe inspiring up near Lasqueti Island when long-fetch S.Easters blow againt the ebb. It's all good though, and all fun. Except when its flat calm. Kinda dulll. :-) Doug > Paddlewisers, > > I watched the video and enjoyed it. It captured the thrill and camaraderie > of a crossing. > > A particular crossing may be common, but that doesn't mean you won't die > if you blow it. I also like to say that anybody can be lucky and make a > crossing, but it takes a lot of different things to be a safe consistent > crosser. > > Duane > 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Nov 02 2008 - 20:46:46 PST
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