Re: [Paddlewise] Sea Kayaker closing

Hi Chris,

On Thursday, November 21, 2013, at 9:50:28 AM PST, you wrote:

> I've appreciated the many comments made by the PaddleWise community
> in the wake of the news that Sea Kayaker magazine is closing. We
> made the first announcements on November 12, and the process of
> letting people know continues.

I'm sorry to see the magazine go, but it was a good run, and much
appreciated by many around the world.

When I was just getting interested in paddling, I read the magazine
from cover to cover, never missing a thing.  Much to enjoy, and much
to learn in those pages.

One day, I opened my mailbox, and found a picture of me on the cover
(April, 1999)! That picture happened to be taken on the very day that
was one year from the day I picked up that shiny new boat -- my first
kayak. By then, I was living in an oceanfront home, and paddling every
day, year 'round. I've since built a wooden boat, but still have, and
love paddling that old Caribou as well.

I met you a couple times over the years (once on the water, when you
were testing your recently built wooden Greenland boat just outside
the Shilshole Bay marina).  You, and all those who contributed to the
magazine have served as inspiration to many of us, and our lives are
richer for it.  So thanks again, and most importantly, continue
enjoying the view from your boat!  :)

-- 
Melissa



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