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> Or we could hold self-defense courses on how to whack a carp with a paddle. <

Hmmm... "Paddle-carp"? Has some advantages over "racquetball"...

Bill "Strings" Hilton
President, Maritime WI BACA
www.bacausa.com

--- On Thu, 12/3/09, Joyce Russotto <joyce.russotto@...> wrote:

From: Joyce Russotto <joyce.russotto@...>
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Roll Class
To: newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 2:08 PM

That would be great for a pool session this winter! Or we could hold self-defense courses on how to whack a carp with a paddle.

--- On Thu, 12/3/09, Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com> wrote:

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com>
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Roll Class
To: newseakayakers@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 2:42 PM

Joyce - Maybe we can come up with a water based dodge ball activity to develop flying fish dodging skills?

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 11:54 AM, Joyce Russotto <joyce.russotto@ sbcglobal. net> wrote:

Rolling is a great skill to have, but I guess it won't help when you get knocked unconscious by a flying Asian Carp! LOL! Sorry, I had to say it!

--- On Thu, 12/3/09, Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com> wrote:

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com>
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Roll Class
To: newseakayakers@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 10:55 AM

Terry - Please check out our updated website, at www.WisconsinPaddle rs.org. Click through ACTIVITIES to CLASSES and then along the right, the link to the Appleton classes. You'll see we are offering two 2-week rescue and roll classes in the March- April time frame.

Our Two Rivers and Green Bay locations are also offering Rescue and Roll classes - you can find the specifics on those classes by clicking on those location links as well.

We will start our Kayak Essentials classes in Two Rivers, Green Bay and Neenah in early January, and in Appleton starting in early February.

Please let me know if there is more information you'd need - we are continually updating the website so it has all the information people need!

Jeff

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Terry Leaman <doty1933@yahoo. com> wrote:

Jeff,

Since a good, reliable roll is an essential to kayak safety, I'm now at the point that I MUST have one as I advance from "newbie" to "intermediate newbie."

Will a Rolls and Rescue class be offered this winter at Appleton or Neenah YMCA pools?

Terry Leaman

doty1933@yahoo. com

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com>
To: newseakayakers@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 8:46:58 PM
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Re: Asian Carp - think about it (them)

Terry, I have to say a quick Google search for YouTube videos was frighteningly productive, and from a broad variety of sources. Some of the videos are incredible, with fish jumping all over the place. I understand they are agitated by loud activity in the water, so we'll have to learn how to paddle so silently that we not upset them!

There are over 180 invasive species making Lake Michigan home and efforts to prevent, or at least limit their migration up into the watersheds are very difficult and often able only to delay what seems to be inevitable. This is one Christmas present we can do without!

Jeff

On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 5:21 PM, jjwallace <john@newseakayakers .com> wrote:

Terry,

I don't think so. Do a Google search on "youtube asian carp" and watch some of the videos. Boaters are getting broken bones (noses, fingers) and getting bloodied by these carp flopping onto them. I don't know much about sturgeon, but I don't think they are aggressive towards boaters. These carp are serious. The first time I heard about them I thought it was funny, but I tell you, it isn't. Check out the videos.

John

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

#2842

From: Dick Silberman <silbs6521@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 9:29 pm
Subject: Re: Roll Class

silbs6521

Offline

gotta' agree. Let's start cutting bait!!!
Dick

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 3:14 PM, Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...> wrote:

�

Dick - I know the feeling - thought my black belt in karate would have an obvious advantage over judo in terms of staying above the water surface but it requires two things I struggle with - 1) seeing the attack early enough to react and 2) actually reacting - or even moving - before it's all over!

�

I'm leaning more toward the stealth paddling option to avoid stirring the rascals up at all...

�

Jef

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 2:30 PM, Dick Silberman <silbs6521@...> wrote:

�

I happen to be a level 4 ACA instr. and actually hold a black belt in Kodokan Judo. But, I don't know if the moves will work on fish :)
Dick Silberman

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 2:08 PM, Joyce Russotto <joyce.russotto@...> wrote:

�

�

That would be great for a pool session this winter!� Or we could hold self-defense courses on how to whack a carp with a paddle.�

--- On Thu, 12/3/09, Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...> wrote:

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...>
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Roll Class
To: newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 2:42 PM

�

Joyce - Maybe we can come up with a water based dodge ball activity to develop flying fish dodging skills?

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 11:54 AM, Joyce Russotto <joyce.russotto@ sbcglobal. net> wrote:

�

�

Rolling is a great skill to have, but I guess it won't help when you get knocked unconscious by a flying Asian Carp!� LOL!� Sorry, I had to say it!

--- On Thu, 12/3/09, Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com> wrote:

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com>
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Roll Class
To: newseakayakers@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 10:55 AM

�

Terry - Please check out our updated website, at www.WisconsinPaddle rs.org. Click through ACTIVITIES to CLASSES and then along the right, the link to the Appleton classes. You'll see we are offering two 2-week rescue and roll classes in the March- April time frame.

�

Our Two Rivers and Green Bay locations are also offering Rescue and Roll classes - you can find the specifics on those classes by clicking on those location links as well.

�

We will start our Kayak Essentials classes in Two Rivers, Green Bay and Neenah in early January, and in Appleton starting in early February.

�

Please let me know if there is more information you'd need - we are continually updating the website so it has all the information people need!

�

Jeff

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Terry Leaman <doty1933@yahoo. com> wrote:

�

Jeff,

Since a good, reliable roll is an essential to kayak safety, I'm now at the point that I MUST have one as I advance from "newbie" to "intermediate newbie."

Will a Rolls and Rescue class be offered this winter at Appleton or Neenah YMCA pools?
�

Terry Leaman

doty1933@yahoo. com

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com>
To: newseakayakers@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 8:46:58 PM
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Re: Asian Carp - think about it (them)

�

Terry, I have to say a quick Google search for YouTube videos was frighteningly productive, and from a broad variety of sources. Some of the videos are incredible, with fish jumping all over the place. I understand they are agitated by loud activity in the water, so we'll have to learn how to paddle so silently that we not upset them!

There are over 180 invasive species making Lake Michigan home and efforts to prevent, or at least limit their migration up into the watersheds are very difficult and often able only to delay what seems to be inevitable. This is one Christmas present we can do without!

Jeff�

On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 5:21 PM, jjwallace <john@newseakayakers .com> wrote:

�

Terry,

I don't think so. Do a Google search on "youtube asian carp" and watch some of the videos. Boaters are getting broken bones (noses, fingers) and getting bloodied by these carp flopping onto them. I don't know much about sturgeon, but I don't think they are aggressive towards boaters. These carp are serious. The first time I heard about them I thought it was funny, but I tell you, it isn't. Check out the videos.

John

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
My Passion is Teaching
visit silbs.blogspot.com
photos, comments and
more!

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
My Passion is Teaching
visit silbs.blogspot.com
photos, comments and
more!

#2841

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 9:14 pm
Subject: Re: Roll Class

jeffmazanec

Offline

Dick - I know the feeling - thought my black belt in karate would have an obvious advantage over judo in terms of staying above the water surface but it requires two things I struggle with - 1) seeing the attack early enough to react and 2) actually reacting - or even moving - before it's all over!

�

I'm leaning more toward the stealth paddling option to avoid stirring the rascals up at all...

�

Jef

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 2:30 PM, Dick Silberman <silbs6521@...> wrote:

�

I happen to be a level 4 ACA instr. and actually hold a black belt in Kodokan Judo. But, I don't know if the moves will work on fish :)
Dick Silberman

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 2:08 PM, Joyce Russotto <joyce.russotto@...> wrote:

�

�

That would be great for a pool session this winter!� Or we could hold self-defense courses on how to whack a carp with a paddle.�

--- On Thu, 12/3/09, Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...> wrote:

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...>
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Roll Class
To: newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 2:42 PM

�

Joyce - Maybe we can come up with a water based dodge ball activity to develop flying fish dodging skills?

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 11:54 AM, Joyce Russotto <joyce.russotto@ sbcglobal. net> wrote:

�

�

Rolling is a great skill to have, but I guess it won't help when you get knocked unconscious by a flying Asian Carp!� LOL!� Sorry, I had to say it!

--- On Thu, 12/3/09, Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com> wrote:

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com>
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Roll Class
To: newseakayakers@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 10:55 AM

�

Terry - Please check out our updated website, at www.WisconsinPaddle rs.org. Click through ACTIVITIES to CLASSES and then along the right, the link to the Appleton classes. You'll see we are offering two 2-week rescue and roll classes in the March- April time frame.

�

Our Two Rivers and Green Bay locations are also offering Rescue and Roll classes - you can find the specifics on those classes by clicking on those location links as well.

�

We will start our Kayak Essentials classes in Two Rivers, Green Bay and Neenah in early January, and in Appleton starting in early February.

�

Please let me know if there is more information you'd need - we are continually updating the website so it has all the information people need!

�

Jeff

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Terry Leaman <doty1933@yahoo. com> wrote:

�

Jeff,

Since a good, reliable roll is an essential to kayak safety, I'm now at the point that I MUST have one as I advance from "newbie" to "intermediate newbie."

Will a Rolls and Rescue class be offered this winter at Appleton or Neenah YMCA pools?
�

Terry Leaman

doty1933@yahoo. com

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com>
To: newseakayakers@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 8:46:58 PM
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Re: Asian Carp - think about it (them)

�

Terry, I have to say a quick Google search for YouTube videos was frighteningly productive, and from a broad variety of sources. Some of the videos are incredible, with fish jumping all over the place. I understand they are agitated by loud activity in the water, so we'll have to learn how to paddle so silently that we not upset them!

There are over 180 invasive species making Lake Michigan home and efforts to prevent, or at least limit their migration up into the watersheds are very difficult and often able only to delay what seems to be inevitable. This is one Christmas present we can do without!

Jeff�

On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 5:21 PM, jjwallace <john@newseakayakers .com> wrote:

�

Terry,

I don't think so. Do a Google search on "youtube asian carp" and watch some of the videos. Boaters are getting broken bones (noses, fingers) and getting bloodied by these carp flopping onto them. I don't know much about sturgeon, but I don't think they are aggressive towards boaters. These carp are serious. The first time I heard about them I thought it was funny, but I tell you, it isn't. Check out the videos.

John

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
My Passion is Teaching
visit silbs.blogspot.com
photos, comments and
more!

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

#2840

From: Dick Silberman <silbs6521@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 8:30 pm
Subject: Re: Roll Class

silbs6521

Offline

I happen to be a level 4 ACA instr. and actually hold a black belt in Kodokan Judo. But, I don't know if the moves will work on fish :)
Dick Silberman

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 2:08 PM, Joyce Russotto <joyce.russotto@...> wrote:

�

�

That would be great for a pool session this winter!� Or we could hold self-defense courses on how to whack a carp with a paddle.�

--- On Thu, 12/3/09, Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...> wrote:

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...>
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Roll Class
To: newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 2:42 PM

�

Joyce - Maybe we can come up with a water based dodge ball activity to develop flying fish dodging skills?

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 11:54 AM, Joyce Russotto <joyce.russotto@ sbcglobal. net> wrote:

�

�

Rolling is a great skill to have, but I guess it won't help when you get knocked unconscious by a flying Asian Carp!� LOL!� Sorry, I had to say it!

--- On Thu, 12/3/09, Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com> wrote:

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com>
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Roll Class
To: newseakayakers@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 10:55 AM

�

Terry - Please check out our updated website, at www.WisconsinPaddle rs.org. Click through ACTIVITIES to CLASSES and then along the right, the link to the Appleton classes. You'll see we are offering two 2-week rescue and roll classes in the March- April time frame.

�

Our Two Rivers and Green Bay locations are also offering Rescue and Roll classes - you can find the specifics on those classes by clicking on those location links as well.

�

We will start our Kayak Essentials classes in Two Rivers, Green Bay and Neenah in early January, and in Appleton starting in early February.

�

Please let me know if there is more information you'd need - we are continually updating the website so it has all the information people need!

�

Jeff

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Terry Leaman <doty1933@yahoo. com> wrote:

�

Jeff,

Since a good, reliable roll is an essential to kayak safety, I'm now at the point that I MUST have one as I advance from "newbie" to "intermediate newbie."

Will a Rolls and Rescue class be offered this winter at Appleton or Neenah YMCA pools?
�

Terry Leaman

doty1933@yahoo. com

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com>
To: newseakayakers@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 8:46:58 PM
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Re: Asian Carp - think about it (them)

�

Terry, I have to say a quick Google search for YouTube videos was frighteningly productive, and from a broad variety of sources. Some of the videos are incredible, with fish jumping all over the place. I understand they are agitated by loud activity in the water, so we'll have to learn how to paddle so silently that we not upset them!

There are over 180 invasive species making Lake Michigan home and efforts to prevent, or at least limit their migration up into the watersheds are very difficult and often able only to delay what seems to be inevitable. This is one Christmas present we can do without!

Jeff�

On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 5:21 PM, jjwallace <john@newseakayakers .com> wrote:

�

Terry,

I don't think so. Do a Google search on "youtube asian carp" and watch some of the videos. Boaters are getting broken bones (noses, fingers) and getting bloodied by these carp flopping onto them. I don't know much about sturgeon, but I don't think they are aggressive towards boaters. These carp are serious. The first time I heard about them I thought it was funny, but I tell you, it isn't. Check out the videos.

John

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
My Passion is Teaching
visit silbs.blogspot.com
photos, comments and
more!

#2839

From: Joyce Russotto <joyce.russotto@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 8:08 pm
Subject: Re: Roll Class

joyce.russot...

Offline

That would be great for a pool session this winter! Or we could hold self-defense courses on how to whack a carp with a paddle.

--- On Thu, 12/3/09, Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...> wrote:

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...>
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Roll Class
To: newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 2:42 PM

Joyce - Maybe we can come up with a water based dodge ball activity to develop flying fish dodging skills?

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 11:54 AM, Joyce Russotto <joyce.russotto@ sbcglobal. net> wrote:

Rolling is a great skill to have, but I guess it won't help when you get knocked unconscious by a flying Asian Carp! LOL! Sorry, I had to say it!

--- On Thu, 12/3/09, Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com> wrote:

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com>
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Roll Class
To: newseakayakers@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 10:55 AM

Terry - Please check out our updated website, at www.WisconsinPaddle rs.org. Click through ACTIVITIES to CLASSES and then along the right, the link to the Appleton classes. You'll see we are offering two 2-week rescue and roll classes in the March- April time frame.

Our Two Rivers and Green Bay locations are also offering Rescue and Roll classes - you can find the specifics on those classes by clicking on those location links as well.

We will start our Kayak Essentials classes in Two Rivers, Green Bay and Neenah in early January, and in Appleton starting in early February.

Please let me know if there is more information you'd need - we are continually updating the website so it has all the information people need!

Jeff

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Terry Leaman <doty1933@yahoo. com> wrote:

Jeff,

Since a good, reliable roll is an essential to kayak safety, I'm now at the point that I MUST have one as I advance from "newbie" to "intermediate newbie."

Will a Rolls and Rescue class be offered this winter at Appleton or Neenah YMCA pools?

Terry Leaman

doty1933@yahoo. com

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com>
To: newseakayakers@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 8:46:58 PM
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Re: Asian Carp - think about it (them)

Terry, I have to say a quick Google search for YouTube videos was frighteningly productive, and from a broad variety of sources. Some of the videos are incredible, with fish jumping all over the place. I understand they are agitated by loud activity in the water, so we'll have to learn how to paddle so silently that we not upset them!

There are over 180 invasive species making Lake Michigan home and efforts to prevent, or at least limit their migration up into the watersheds are very difficult and often able only to delay what seems to be inevitable. This is one Christmas present we can do without!

Jeff

On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 5:21 PM, jjwallace <john@newseakayakers .com> wrote:

Terry,

I don't think so. Do a Google search on "youtube asian carp" and watch some of the videos. Boaters are getting broken bones (noses, fingers) and getting bloodied by these carp flopping onto them. I don't know much about sturgeon, but I don't think they are aggressive towards boaters. These carp are serious. The first time I heard about them I thought it was funny, but I tell you, it isn't. Check out the videos.

John

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

#2838

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 7:42 pm
Subject: Re: Roll Class

jeffmazanec

Offline

Joyce - Maybe we can come up with a water based dodge ball activity to develop flying fish dodging skills?

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 11:54 AM, Joyce Russotto <joyce.russotto@...> wrote:

�

�

Rolling is a great skill to have, but I guess it won't help when you get knocked unconscious by a flying Asian Carp!� LOL!� Sorry, I had to say it!

--- On Thu, 12/3/09, Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...> wrote:

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...>
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Roll Class
To: newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 10:55 AM

�

Terry - Please check out our updated website, at www.WisconsinPaddle rs.org. Click through ACTIVITIES to CLASSES and then along the right, the link to the Appleton classes. You'll see we are offering two 2-week rescue and roll classes in the March- April time frame.

�

Our Two Rivers and Green Bay locations are also offering Rescue and Roll classes - you can find the specifics on those classes by clicking on those location links as well.

�

We will start our Kayak Essentials classes in Two Rivers, Green Bay and Neenah in early January, and in Appleton starting in early February.

�

Please let me know if there is more information you'd need - we are continually updating the website so it has all the information people need!

�

Jeff

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Terry Leaman <doty1933@yahoo. com> wrote:

�

Jeff,

Since a good, reliable roll is an essential to kayak safety, I'm now at the point that I MUST have one as I advance from "newbie" to "intermediate newbie."

Will a Rolls and Rescue class be offered this winter at Appleton or Neenah YMCA pools?
�

Terry Leaman

doty1933@yahoo. com

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com>
To: newseakayakers@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 8:46:58 PM
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Re: Asian Carp - think about it (them)

�

Terry, I have to say a quick Google search for YouTube videos was frighteningly productive, and from a broad variety of sources. Some of the videos are incredible, with fish jumping all over the place. I understand they are agitated by loud activity in the water, so we'll have to learn how to paddle so silently that we not upset them!

There are over 180 invasive species making Lake Michigan home and efforts to prevent, or at least limit their migration up into the watersheds are very difficult and often able only to delay what seems to be inevitable. This is one Christmas present we can do without!

Jeff�

On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 5:21 PM, jjwallace <john@newseakayakers .com> wrote:

�

Terry,

I don't think so. Do a Google search on "youtube asian carp" and watch some of the videos. Boaters are getting broken bones (noses, fingers) and getting bloodied by these carp flopping onto them. I don't know much about sturgeon, but I don't think they are aggressive towards boaters. These carp are serious. The first time I heard about them I thought it was funny, but I tell you, it isn't. Check out the videos.

John

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

#2837

From: Joyce Russotto <joyce.russotto@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 5:54 pm
Subject: Re: Roll Class

joyce.russot...

Offline

Rolling is a great skill to have, but I guess it won't help when you get knocked unconscious by a flying Asian Carp! LOL! Sorry, I had to say it!

--- On Thu, 12/3/09, Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...> wrote:

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...>
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Roll Class
To: newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 10:55 AM

Terry - Please check out our updated website, at www.WisconsinPaddle rs.org. Click through ACTIVITIES to CLASSES and then along the right, the link to the Appleton classes. You'll see we are offering two 2-week rescue and roll classes in the March- April time frame.

Our Two Rivers and Green Bay locations are also offering Rescue and Roll classes - you can find the specifics on those classes by clicking on those location links as well.

We will start our Kayak Essentials classes in Two Rivers, Green Bay and Neenah in early January, and in Appleton starting in early February.

Please let me know if there is more information you'd need - we are continually updating the website so it has all the information people need!

Jeff

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Terry Leaman <doty1933@yahoo. com> wrote:

Jeff,

Since a good, reliable roll is an essential to kayak safety, I'm now at the point that I MUST have one as I advance from "newbie" to "intermediate newbie."

Will a Rolls and Rescue class be offered this winter at Appleton or Neenah YMCA pools?

Terry Leaman

doty1933@yahoo. com

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@gmail. com>
To: newseakayakers@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 8:46:58 PM
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Re: Asian Carp - think about it (them)

Terry, I have to say a quick Google search for YouTube videos was frighteningly productive, and from a broad variety of sources. Some of the videos are incredible, with fish jumping all over the place. I understand they are agitated by loud activity in the water, so we'll have to learn how to paddle so silently that we not upset them!

There are over 180 invasive species making Lake Michigan home and efforts to prevent, or at least limit their migration up into the watersheds are very difficult and often able only to delay what seems to be inevitable. This is one Christmas present we can do without!

Jeff

On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 5:21 PM, jjwallace <john@newseakayakers .com> wrote:

Terry,

I don't think so. Do a Google search on "youtube asian carp" and watch some of the videos. Boaters are getting broken bones (noses, fingers) and getting bloodied by these carp flopping onto them. I don't know much about sturgeon, but I don't think they are aggressive towards boaters. These carp are serious. The first time I heard about them I thought it was funny, but I tell you, it isn't. Check out the videos.

John

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

#2836

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 3:55 pm
Subject: Re: Roll Class

jeffmazanec

Offline

Terry - Please check out our updated website, at www.WisconsinPaddlers.org. Click through ACTIVITIES to CLASSES and then along the right, the link to the Appleton classes. You'll see we are offering two 2-week rescue and roll classes in the March- April time frame.

�

Our Two Rivers and Green Bay locations are also offering Rescue and Roll classes - you can find the specifics on those classes by clicking on those location links as well.

�

We will start our Kayak Essentials classes in Two Rivers, Green Bay and Neenah in early January, and in Appleton starting in early February.

�

Please let me know if there is more information you'd need - we are continually updating the website so it has all the information people need!

�

Jeff

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Terry Leaman <doty1933@...> wrote:

�

Jeff,

Since a good, reliable roll is an essential to kayak safety, I'm now at the point that I MUST have one as I advance from "newbie" to "intermediate newbie."

Will a Rolls and Rescue class be offered this winter at Appleton or Neenah YMCA pools?
�

Terry Leaman

doty1933@...

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...>
To: newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 8:46:58 PM
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Re: Asian Carp - think about it (them)

�

Terry, I have to say a quick Google search for YouTube videos was frighteningly productive, and from a broad variety of sources. Some of the videos are incredible, with fish jumping all over the place. I understand they are agitated by loud activity in the water, so we'll have to learn how to paddle so silently that we not upset them!

There are over 180 invasive species making Lake Michigan home and efforts to prevent, or at least limit their migration up into the watersheds are very difficult and often able only to delay what seems to be inevitable. This is one Christmas present we can do without!

Jeff�

On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 5:21 PM, jjwallace <john@newseakayakers .com> wrote:

�

Terry,

I don't think so. Do a Google search on "youtube asian carp" and watch some of the videos. Boaters are getting broken bones (noses, fingers) and getting bloodied by these carp flopping onto them. I don't know much about sturgeon, but I don't think they are aggressive towards boaters. These carp are serious. The first time I heard about them I thought it was funny, but I tell you, it isn't. Check out the videos.

John

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#2835

From: Terry Leaman <doty1933@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 2:08 pm
Subject: Roll Class

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Jeff,

Since a good, reliable roll is an essential to kayak safety, I'm now at the point that I MUST have one as I advance from "newbie" to "intermediate newbie."

Will a Rolls and Rescue class be offered this winter at Appleton or Neenah YMCA pools?

Terry Leaman

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...>
To: newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 8:46:58 PM
Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Re: Asian Carp - think about it (them)

Terry, I have to say a quick Google search for YouTube videos was frighteningly productive, and from a broad variety of sources. Some of the videos are incredible, with fish jumping all over the place. I understand they are agitated by loud activity in the water, so we'll have to learn how to paddle so silently that we not upset them!

There are over 180 invasive species making Lake Michigan home and efforts to prevent, or at least limit their migration up into the watersheds are very difficult and often able only to delay what seems to be inevitable. This is one Christmas present we can do without!

Jeff

On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 5:21 PM, jjwallace <john@newseakayakers .com> wrote:

Terry,

I don't think so. Do a Google search on "youtube asian carp" and watch some of the videos. Boaters are getting broken bones (noses, fingers) and getting bloodied by these carp flopping onto them. I don't know much about sturgeon, but I don't think they are aggressive towards boaters. These carp are serious. The first time I heard about them I thought it was funny, but I tell you, it isn't. Check out the videos.

John

--
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(920) 716-3150

#2834

From: "Daniel Goudreau" <dgoudreau@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 3:06 am
Subject: Re: Re: Asian Carp - think about it (them)

goudreau

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Holy carp! That's scary! Hope they don't screw up our beatiful Great Lakes!

----- Original Message -----

From: Jeff Mazanec

To: newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com

Sent: December 02, 2009 8:46 PM

Subject: Re: [newseakayakers] Re: Asian Carp - think about it (them)

Terry, I have to say a quick Google search for YouTube videos was frighteningly productive, and from a broad variety of sources. Some of the videos are incredible, with fish jumping all over the place. I understand they are agitated by loud activity in the water, so we'll have to learn how to paddle so silently that we not upset them!

There are over 180 invasive species making Lake Michigan home and efforts to prevent, or at least limit their migration up into the watersheds are very difficult and often able only to delay what seems to be inevitable. This is one Christmas present we can do without!

Jeff

On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 5:21 PM, jjwallace <john@newseakayakers.com> wrote:

Terry,

I don't think so. Do a Google search on "youtube asian carp" and watch some of the videos. Boaters are getting broken bones (noses, fingers) and getting bloodied by these carp flopping onto them. I don't know much about sturgeon, but I don't think they are aggressive towards boaters. These carp are serious. The first time I heard about them I thought it was funny, but I tell you, it isn't. Check out the videos.

John

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

#2833

From: Jeff Mazanec <jmmazanec@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 2:46 am
Subject: Re: Re: Asian Carp - think about it (them)

jeffmazanec

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Jeff�

On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 5:21 PM, jjwallace <john@...> wrote:

�

Terry,

I don't think so. Do a Google search on "youtube asian carp" and watch some of the videos. Boaters are getting broken bones (noses, fingers) and getting bloodied by these carp flopping onto them. I don't know much about sturgeon, but I don't think they are aggressive towards boaters. These carp are serious. The first time I heard about them I thought it was funny, but I tell you, it isn't. Check out the videos.

John

--
Jeff Mazanec
(920) 716-3150

#2832

From: "jjwallace" <john@...>
Date: Wed Dec 2, 2009 11:21 pm
Subject: Re: Asian Carp - think about it (them)

jjwallace

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Terry,

I don't think so.  Do a Google search on "youtube asian carp" and watch some of
the videos.  Boaters are getting broken bones (noses, fingers) and getting
bloodied by these carp flopping onto them.  I don't know much about sturgeon,
but I don't think they are aggressive towards boaters.  These carp are serious. 
The first time I heard about them I thought it was funny, but I tell you, it
isn't.  Check out the videos.

John

#2831

From: Terry Leaman <doty1933@...>
Date: Wed Dec 2, 2009 6:45 pm
Subject: Re: Asian Carp - think about it (them)

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Much too excessive, John.

Pete Braun and I kayak in Lake Winnebago where monster Sturgeon are abundant. No known incidents of kayak bumping or nibbling on carbon paddles.

Life's good over here in the west.

Terry Leaman

From: jjwallace <john@...>
To: newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 11:32:20 AM
Subject: [newseakayakers] Asian Carp - think about it (them)

Perhaps most of you have read recent stories that Asian Carp DNA has been found in Lake Michigan indicating they may have breached the electric fences set up to prevent that. Although no actual fish have yet been captured in Lake Michigan, it is expected that they will appear. Debate continues whether they will flourish in Lake Michigan, but there are fears they will have a devastating impact.

My speculative question for the group: assuming the Asian Carp do take up living in Lake Michigan, what impact will that have on kayaking on the lake? Will helmets become essential for even a quiet paddle on the lake? Will it simply become unsafe for small boats in known breeding areas of the carp? Obviously, the conservative paddler may wear a helmet regardless, but is this excessive?

Just wondering ....

John

#2830

From: "jjwallace" <john@...>
Date: Wed Dec 2, 2009 5:32 pm
Subject: Asian Carp - think about it (them)

jjwallace

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Perhaps most of you have read recent stories that Asian Carp DNA has been found
in Lake Michigan indicating they may have breached the electric fences set up to
prevent that.  Although no actual fish have yet been captured in Lake Michigan,
it is expected that they will appear.  Debate continues whether they will
flourish in Lake Michigan, but there are fears they will have a devastating
impact.

My speculative question for the group: assuming the Asian Carp do take up living
in Lake Michigan, what impact will that have on kayaking on the lake?  Will
helmets become essential for even a quiet paddle on the lake?  Will it simply
become unsafe for small boats in known breeding areas of the carp?  Obviously,
the conservative paddler may wear a helmet regardless, but is this excessive?

Just wondering ....

John

#2829

From: "jjwallace" <john@...>
Date: Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:37 pm
Subject: Annual Kayaking Demo - December 12

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The annual kayaking demo at the Two Rivers High School pool is coming up quickly
(and where did summer go?).  It is scheduled for 10am to noon, Saturday,
December 12.  The event is intended to demonstrate to would-be kayakers
fundamental skills and techniques for enjoyable and safe paddling.  Following a
demonstration anyone wanting to get wet and try it out are invited in and will
be guided by a certified instructor.

There is no charge for this event.  Anyone can come and watch, or participate,
and no advance registration is required.  If you intend to go into the pool,
bring your swimwear and a towel, everything else will be provided.  A good
recommendation is to wear a shirt or wet top in the pool as getting in and out
and getting wet can become a little chilly.

We also require that any young paddlers under the age of 18 have a guardian with
them (they don't have to get wet).

Questions ... ask.

#2828

From: sand man <b4wecome@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:09 am
Subject: Re: Two 17'6" Nigel Dennis Explorer Sea Kayaks and SportsRig Kayak Trailer.

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I would like to see a list of all the items not the kayaks.

Thanks Dave

--- On Sat, 11/21/09, kayakswede <stig111@...> wrote:

From: kayakswede <stig111@...>
Subject: [newseakayakers] Two 17'6" Nigel Dennis Explorer Sea Kayaks and SportsRig Kayak Trailer.
To: newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:37 AM

MOVING TO ASIA December 8 and must sell now or pay storage for extended period of time. Including paddling and expedition gear used for Greenland paddling expedition. All in excellent condition. You may buy all or buy any item(s) separately. Price negotiable and depending on how much is included. Inquire without obligation and I will send more information including detailed photographs, etc. Rockford, Illinois.

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#2827

From: "kayakswede" <stig111@...>
Date: Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:37 pm
Subject: Two 17'6" Nigel Dennis Explorer Sea Kayaks and SportsRig Kayak Trailer.

kayakswede

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MOVING TO ASIA December 8 and must sell now or pay storage for extended period of time. Including paddling and expedition gear used for Greenland paddling expedition. All in excellent condition. You may buy all or buy any item(s) separately. Price negotiable and depending on how much is included. Inquire without obligation and I will send more information including detailed photographs, etc. Rockford, Illinois.

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#2826

From: Dick Silberman <silbs6521@...>
Date: Sat Nov 14, 2009 2:18 am
Subject: Doug's Autopsy.....not what we expected

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From the Duluth News Tribune

Douglas Winter, the Lake Superior kayaker whose body was found washed ashore Nov. 5 just north of Two Harbors, committed suicide, his death certificate states.

The St. Louis County Medical Examiner�s Office, which performed an autopsy in Hibbing, has officially declared that Winter suffered a �self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.� It was also revealed that investigators had found a handgun case in Winter�s car, along with a box of ammunition with bullets missing.

Lake County Sheriff Carey Johnson said the gun information previously was kept from the public to keep speculation at bay. There was a receipt in the car showing the handgun had been purchased recently, Johnson said.

Winter�s body was found in the Flood Bay area nearly three weeks after he was known to be missing. People working construction in the area noticed a body wearing only boots and gloves on the shore.

Winter was last heard from about 8:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, when he called a friend. He said he was on Lake Superior, could not see land, and the waves were getting fairly large, the Sheriff�s Office said. Winter�s kayak was discovered Oct. 20 between Gooseberry Falls and Split Rock state parks. His unlocked car was found at a Beaver Bay resort the next day, and personal items were found in the water on subsequent days in the Split Rock Creek area.

The determination of suicide brings to a close a case that had its mysteries, among them some letters containing money that Winter sent to family members, including one apparently sent on Cove Point Lodge stationery, where he was booked to stay Sunday and Monday nights. The 48-year-old former teacher also gave away items from his home in Milwaukee before going to the resort Oct. 18.

Johnson said at the time that the information from friends and family, pointing toward a suicide, was something they considered as part of a normal investigation but �odd� nonetheless.

Winter�s siblings have been in contact with the Lake County Sheriff's Office and said they don�t wish to comment further on the death.

Dick

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#2825

From: Dick Silberman <silbs6521@...>
Date: Sat Nov 7, 2009 2:21 am
Subject: They have found Doug

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UPDATED: Body found on Lake Superior shore was missing kayaker

The St. Louis County Medical Examiner confirmed that a body found Thursday near Flood Bay was that of missing Milwaukee kayaker Douglas Winter.

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#2824

From: Dick Silberman <silbs6521@...>
Date: Fri Nov 6, 2009 4:00 pm
Subject: This in the Duluth paper

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Body found on Lake Superior shore

The Lake County Sheriff's Department received a call Thursday afternoon alerting them that a body was found in the Flood Bay area. The body was taken to the St. Louis County Medical Examiner for an autopsy to confirm an identity and find a cause of death.

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#2823

From: Dick Silberman <silbs6521@...>
Date: Sun Nov 1, 2009 1:33 pm
Subject: don't know if this was shared: Duluth News

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Lake Superior kayaker�s GPS found
Two more items believed to belong to missing Wisconsin kayaker Doug Winter have surfaced on the Lake Superior shore in ...Lake County Sheriff Carey Johnson said the unit traced back to Winter as did the kayak car and life vest ...John son said his investigators are trying to confirm whether Winter got into the kayak in the first place. ...Johnson said Monday he presumes Winter drowned. Anyone with information about Winter or who finds related items should call the Lake County Sheriff �s Office at 218 ...
Tuesday, October, 27, 2009 - Fox 21 News - News

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#2822

From: Dick Silberman <silbs6521@...>
Date: Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:19 pm
Subject: boats for sale

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1. wooden arctic tern (pygmy kit) asking $1100

2. Skin on Frame, canvas, asking $1300

If at all interested or want details, e mail me at silbs6521@...

Dick

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#2821

From: "jjwallace" <john@...>
Date: Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:13 pm
Subject: Re: GPS device

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Terry,

I'll give a public answer to the program I use for overlaying tracks on Google
maps.  If you pull up one of my tracks, you'll see a link to the site:
gpsvisualizer.com .  On his top page he gives some information on the format of
files and devices his application will work with.  While the Google Map overlay
requires an internet connection to view, I've produced tracks on static maps
that can be saved as pure images.  I think most any GPS on the market today that
has a PC interface will produce one of the compatible files, although .gpx seems
to be the defacto standard.  The service provided by gpsvisualizer is free, but
if you're impressed with his service he is willing to take a contribution. 
Providing a contribution opens no additional features, but it's a nice gesture.

I don't know exact technology for LCD screens, but I know it's hard to read my
laptop in bright sunlight, but my Garmin color screen is very easy to read - in
fact, the brighter the better.  If you're shopping in a store (REI carries
various models) make sure you check it out in the bright outdoor light.  Also,
waterproof is good as well, although I also use one of those overpriced sandwich
bags for environmental protection and tieoff points.

Note also, as Bill points out, the maps you may desire add to the price.  I have
the full set of US topo maps, North America street maps, and European street
maps, and I have probably spent more on maps than on the unit (not sure if
that's 100% true, but makes the point).  I have not purchased any of the
waterway maps because at my level of kayaking the topo or base maps provide more
than enough information.

Feel free to write me directly for any further questions.

John

#2820

From: "William Ryno" <wsryno@...>
Date: Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:35 pm
Subject: RE: GPS device

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Terry, I have 2 portable units, a Lowrance iFinder Expedition C and a Garmin eTrex.

I bought the eTrex more than 8 years ago; it was one of the first inexpensive hand-held and waterproof models. I think it was about $110 at the time. No basemap, in fact no maps of any kind. It shows you where you’ve been (tracks) and it allows you to connect waypoints to build a (route) that can tell you where you’d like to go. It is as basic as it gets, it works every time I turn it on, you can mark a waypoint when you launch and you’ll always know where you need to return to, it shows speed/distance/time/etc. and it can communicate with a PC. I use ExpertGPS to move waypoints/routes/tracks to and from the device. ExpertGPS will overlay the waypoints/routes/tracks on topo maps or arial photos, and you can add all of those things to ExpertGPS and move them to/from the Garmin. If I’m in a body of water that I’m familiar with, this is the unit I would take since losing or damaging it would cause me the least distress.

I bought the iFinder Expedition C about 2 years ago. It has a very basic built-in basemap with no real details of the waterways, but it has a larger screen than the eTrex, and it is COLOR. If you have maps, then you will want COLOR! (The eTrex is fine without color since there is very little detail anyway.) If you want details of waterways (depth contours, islands, detailed names of various parts of the water, boat landings, etc.) then you’ll need to add a chip from Navionics or LakeMaster. I have the Navionics hotmaps premium north and it is great. The chips are designed for fishing but of course are relevant to any boater because they contain loads of details about the body of water. I use ExpertGPS with the iFinder too, but the data is transferred to/from the pc on an SD card rather than a serial cable like the eTrex. The iFinder has never given me any trouble, although the screen can be a challenge to read in direct sunlight. (Sun is not a problem for the eTrex since it is monochrome.) The only downside of the Lowrance handheld unit that I can think of is the menu system is a bit of a mystery. It’s somewhat difficult to learn the menus, and then if you don’t use it over the winter you need to relearn the menus in the spring. With that said, I think the iFinder is the way to go for a portable unit.

I put a Lowrance HDS-7 GPS/Fishfinder on my fishing boat this year and it has a built-in basemap that is as detailed or maybe even more detailed than the Navionics or Lakemaster chips. The HDS-7 is WAY overkill for a kayak but I mention it because if Lowrance is putting the HDS-7 “inland waters” basemap on any of it’s handhelds, then that would negate the need for adding the chip to the handheld.

Bill Ryno

920 730-1080 voice

443 328-2420 fax

From: newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Terry Leaman
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:20 AM
To: newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [newseakayakers] GPS device

I'm looking for a GPS device ... one which records a kayer's speed, distance traveled, location, where he's been... saw one on Tom Koepen's boat this summer at Elkhart Lake.

Anybody know who manufacturers it? Where it can be viewed on-line? Price?

I think Jim Wallace has one as well. HELP! ... and thanks.

Terry Leaman

#2819

From: "Nancy" <nkoeppen@...>
Date: Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:25 am
Subject: GPS device

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Hi Terry – I’m chiming in on this because, although Tom has a “relatively expensive” Marine GPS, it doesn’t do some of the things he wants it to or that you listed. But it does have basic maps. There are many units on the market, but some might be way more complicated than what you might want or need. As an example, mine does all the things you listed, and more, but it doesn’t have maps. It can be hooked to the computer for loading geocaching locations. It is water resistant, easy to understand and can be used with one hand. I keep it in a dry bag for flotation as well as attaching it to the boat. IT DOES NOT FLOAT on its own! It is a Garmin Geko 201, ordered it from Walmart several years ago, uses two AAA batteries and cost under $120.

If I were to replace mine, now that I know what I want it to do, I would go with a unit with maps, but keep the small size and ease of use.

And I agree with John, Christmas is coming!

Lip stretch is the technique used when your roll does not succeed. - Matt Gaynes

#2818

From: Terry Leaman <doty1933@...>
Date: Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:16 pm
Subject: Re: Re: GPS device

doty1933

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John,

Thanks for your input.

I especially liked what you did on your trip up north, how you overlapped your trip onto a Google Earth map. That was really neat! Please e-mail me at my Yahoo address to tell me how you did that and what that feature was called, so that I can get a GPS with that feature.

Thanks again.

P.S. Pete Braun and I paddled Horicon Marsh yesterday. Can't seem to pack away my boat yet!

Terry Leaman

--- On Thu, 10/29/09, jjwallace <john@...> wrote:

From: jjwallace <john@...>
Subject: [newseakayakers] Re: GPS device
To: newseakayakers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 12:19 PM

Terry,

I've had the Garmin GPSmap76CSx for a number of years and it is a full featured hand held unit with many capabilities. When I bought it there weren't as many units on the market as there are today, and it is somewhat pricey compared to current models. I can't think of a feature that I'd like added to the unit, but it is overkill if you want simple functionality. I really appreciate the track log capability which allows me to overlay my routes on a variety of maps which I've demonstrated on this site.

My advice to you is to visit the Garmin web site and review the many models available to familiarize yourself with what's out there. There are other good brands but I've only got experience with Garmin. They are an excellent supplier - I got a free upgrade from a GPS II to a GPS II+ a number of years ago when the industry was still budding; and I got a free exchange with a malfunctioning unit again a number of years ago (unit wouldn't function using external power).

Also, it wouldn't hurt if others with units would give a thumbs up or thumbs down on units they have experience using.

Makes a good Christmas gift if you have any generous gifters!

John

#2817

From: "jjwallace" <john@...>
Date: Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:19 pm
Subject: Re: GPS device

jjwallace

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Terry,

I've had the Garmin GPSmap76CSx for a number of years and it is a full featured
hand held unit with many capabilities.  When I bought it there weren't as many
units on the market as there are today, and it is somewhat pricey compared to
current models.  I can't think of a feature that I'd like added to the unit, but
it is overkill if you want simple functionality.  I really appreciate the track
log capability which allows me to overlay my routes on a variety of maps which
I've demonstrated on this site.

My advice to you is to visit the Garmin web site and review the many models
available to familiarize yourself with what's out there.  There are other good
brands but I've only got experience with Garmin.  They are an excellent supplier
- I got a free upgrade from a GPS II to a GPS II+ a number of years ago when the
industry was still budding; and I got a free exchange with a malfunctioning unit
again a number of years ago (unit wouldn't function using external power).

Also, it wouldn't hurt if others with units would give a thumbs up or thumbs
down on units they have experience using.

Makes a good Christmas gift if you have any generous gifters!

John

#2816

From: Terry Leaman <doty1933@...>
Date: Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:20 pm
Subject: GPS device

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I'm looking for a GPS device ... one which records a kayer's speed, distance traveled, location, where he's been... saw one on Tom Koepen's boat this summer at Elkhart Lake.

Anybody know who manufacturers it? Where it can be viewed on-line? Price?

I think Jim Wallace has one as well. HELP! ... and thanks.

Terry Leaman

#2815

From: Dick Silberman <silbs6521@...>
Date: Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:07 pm
Subject: Doug

silbs6521

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In case you haven't been following the Milwaukee Yahoo site or my blog, Doug Winter is missing in Minnesota. Our site and the Duluth New Tribune have articles along with the Milwaukee online papers if you want more info.

We are all concerned over this event and await word about Doug.
Dick Silberman

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#2814

From: Russ J <russelj@...>
Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:03 pm
Subject: Re: Door County Season Ender- Oct 10-12 - Trip Report

wisconsinpad...

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Despite a few snowflakes and freezing temperatures, the Door County
Season Ender turned out to be a fine trip.

A trip report with a few pictures from the weekend can be seen at
http://www.wi-paddlers.net/index.php?board=10.0

Russ