Re: [Paddlewise] High points of 2010?

Paul,
Glad you guys had a great trip. I admit I was tempted to grab my boat 
and follow you guys. The outer coast off of Sitka  is beyond wonderful. 
I paddled it back in the late 80's and the memories of big rolling 
waves, boomers, craggy rocks , puffins and soaking in the Hot Springs 
bring back great memories.  Glad the weather allowed you passage.  For 
the rest of you folks I will be glad to give advice on paddling in 
Southeast Alaska. If any one wants to come to Petersburg and paddle to 
the LeConte Glacier let me know and I will gladly give you a place to 
stay while you are setting up your trip.
keep on paddling

Bob

  On 1/11/2011 6:15 PM, Paul Hayward wrote:
> Kirk asked "Now that 2010 is over does anyone have any high points"
>
> Long overdue response on this - yes we had a truly wonderful Alaskan paddle
> in July/August.
>
> Thanks again to all on this list who helped with suggestions about food,
> routes and helpful comments about our preparation. Natasha&  I are most
> grateful.
>
> A special thanks to Bob Carter in Petersburg, Alaska - who (after lots of
> useful tips via email) took the time to come down to his town's Ferry
> Terminal and say hello as we passed by on the Columbia. Our time on shore
> was restricted, as the Columbia was trying to make up lost time - so we had
> opportunity for little more than a 'hello' and a quick look at the tide
> tables and charts that he'd brought along for our benefit.
>
> I have to say that Bob's warm welcome to Alaska was typical. We had nothing
> but the kindest of treatment from the many good folk we met along the way.
> Perhaps as paddlers do anywhere, we stood out a bit from the general throng
> of cruise-ship tourists, but we certainly felt that people went beyond the
> motions of 'Have a Nice Day'...
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