OOPs forgot to sign the email re my swim in the Gulf.
Ron Martin

Terry...      Thank you for leading a great and challenging excursion during
developing winds and waves. For me it was a great experience.
The paddle excursions are  tremendous. We meet and gain new friends, exchange
ideas and experiences. Each outing makes one more proficient
at sea kayaking. Sea kayaking is a sport that grows with you.
There are so many ways to explore the world. Kayaking is one of them. Wherever
your imagination leads you need skills and proper equipment(comes with training)
to get you there and back.
Before you slide into the cockpit of your kayak consider what is important to
you. I am a believer in solid instructional programs to take you beyond your
basic skills. We are very fortunate to have trained people with these abilites
in our paddle clubs.
   Today was one off those days to learn. I could not have been more fortunate
then to see Cynthia and Bill come to show their exceptional rescue skills and me
the recipient.
   I have flown aerobatics in turbulant air but never had a wet wave smash me in
the face head on and go on over me and then immediatley get a mean slam and a
dunk off my right. Never get that treatment when flyng.
  Well...I could not win, lost the battle, yanked the rip cord and bailed. There
I was knee deep in water on a sand bar that dropped off into oblivion all around
me and with an under tow that was bent on taking me out to sea to meet my
rescuers Bill and Cynthia. Yes --the bottom fell out of the sand bar quickly
after I turned the kayak over to dump the water. Could not believe it. The next
wave half filled the boat again.
   I was grateful for many things. No body would have time to to retrieve a  life
jacket in this situation and or make an attempt to wear it after the incident. I
wear my life jacket. Secondly, my paddle was leashed. The message I pass on is
be proactive. You may save your rescuers life and yours. If you are prepared as
they say--- Just be safe.
Cynthia and Bill were soon there. I pushed on out to them in calmer waters.I
Followed instructions. Hung to Bill's bow while he turned over my boat spilling
the water out again. While Cynthia on port side and Bill on starboard and my
boat in the middle, it was my job to position myself on the deck, turn 90
degrees, belly facing down slide those feet into cockpit with toes pointing
down, then do 180 degree rollover and slide into the cockpit fasten the skirt
and rip cord in place. That was just like flying. With expert guidance we
paddled back through the breakers and life is happy ever after.
   Thanks Cynthia and Bill for an expert rescue. Your practice and effort can
make the real thing safe and belive it or not fun.

I just checked the weather in Aberdeen, SD, where I grew up--it is 16 deg, fog,
wind 9 mph north.  And, it is not even January.  I swear it used to go down to
-20 deg for the first 3 weeks in January--year in, year out.  W/ global warming,
it will probably be higher than that this year.

Be happy, Patrick, and get down here as soon as you can.

Keith


--- In swflpc@yahoogroups.com, Patrick Dobbels <partickdobbels@...> wrote:
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> Hi
>  The weather is kind of on the cool side here too. I walked across the pond
yesterday.
> It is 27 degrees F. out right now. There is light snow on the way and the
lower Fox River is flooding because of an ice jamb. Try to stay warm. See you.
>                     
Patrick                                                       --- On Fri,
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> Subject: [swflpc] CANCELLED Little Marco Island camping, 12/19/2009, 12:00 am
> To: swflpc@yahoogroups.com
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> CANCELLED Little Marco Island camping
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> Saturday December 19, 2009
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> CANCELLED DUE TO COLD WEATHER
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> Update, December 19TH & 20TH
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> The camp site has been changed to Little Marco Island
> (Same Area). This will be my Christmas trip from years
> passed & the last of 09'.
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> This island has a nice sandy beach with a open tree line.
> It has a great view of the sunrise & sunset.
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> If you're interested in going contact Dave Whitford for more
> information and directions. Let me know ASAP to get a head
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Terri,

We will see you for breakfast or, if we're running a bit late, just for the
paddle. Phone number is 815 505 0563 if you need it.

jesse


--- In swflpc@yahoogroups.com, "Terri Krass" <krass@...> wrote:
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> I know it's on the calendar but just wanted to add the breakfast info.  I
> will be at the Ice Cream Café about 8:15 am on Sunday, Dec. 20th for
> breakfast.  The Ice Cream Café is located on the south end of Fort Myers
> Beach, on Estero Blvd.,  in Santini Plaza – next to Fish Tale Marine.  The
> paddle will launch from the area across from Dog Beach.  I recommend that
> you unload and move your vehicle across the road to the Dog beach parking
> area.  I expect we will be on the water about 9:30 am.  The plan is to
> circumnavigate the island so we will be in open water.  If the wind is
> strong we can adjust the route that morning.  Bring sunscreen, water, spray
> skirt, and PFD.  If you don't make breakfast bring a snack!  Please contact
> me (email or phone 239 225-0289) with your name and a contact number in the
> event of a last minute change in plans.  I'm trying to get the words down to
> the Xmas Riverrrrr song so maybe we can sing on the way.  Look forward to
> seeing you on the water!
>
> Terri
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> PS.  Ditto all the great comments about the Xmas party – it was great!
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Friday night somewhere between Naples and Cape Coral. Starting out around 5 pm.
Give me a call if you have a paddle in mind and want a companion. 815 505 0563

Jesse

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

From: jman1310

To: swflpc@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 6:12 PM

Subject: [swflpc] Re: Moonlight paddle survey

 

i've launched there twice since they moved and never had an issue. they moved the launch ramp to the other side of the marina, the boat storage facility doesn't like people on their ramp but no one cares after hours.

jesse

815 505 0563

--- In swflpc@yahoogroups.com, Dick Merz <dickmerz@...> wrote:
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> The last time I tried to launch there the rowing club had moved and I got no
> cooperation in launching. I strongly suggest you check it out before going.
>
> --
> Dick & Kathy Merz
> 923 SE 21st ST
> Cape Coral, Fl 33990
> 239-458-7535
>

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

From: jman1310

To: swflpc@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 2:04 PM

Subject: [swflpc] Re: Moonlight paddle survey

 

RumRunners. The cape coral rowing club has a low floating dock that is ideal for launching boats. Free and plentiful parking. I have used this launch several times. Lots of mangrove tunnels nearby. What is the goal of the paddle?

jesse

Could we new people coming from Naples, North on 41 have more specific
directions.   Maybe even the address of Dog Park, to put in the
GPS???    Thanks Terri