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#4658 From: p8owen@...
Date: Mon Jun 1, 2009 2:05 pm
Subject: Fwd: Help spread the word -- blueway photo contest. Share with photographers, kayakers, canoeists, club members, organizations, friends, etc. 		p8owen@...
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-----Original Message-----
From: Clayton, Betsy <BClayton@...>
To: Clayton, Betsy <BClayton@...>
Cc: Clayton, Betsy <BClayton@...>
Sent: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 9:34 am
Subject: Help spread the word -- blueway photo contest. Share with photographers, kayakers, canoeists, club members, organizations, friends, etc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Betsy Clayton
Lee County Parks & Recreation
(239) 433-3855
bclayton@...
 
SHOOTING THE BLUEWAY PHOTO CONTEST
 
Fort Myers, FL, June. 1, 2009 — The Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail is hosting its second annual p hoto contest, “Shooting the Blueway.”  If you have an eye for photography, this is the perfect opportunity to capture the beauty of the waterways.  Take a shot from your canoe or kayak on the Great Calusa Blueway in Lee County, and you could win prizes and possibly publication of your winning picture.
 
The contest is divided into two different categories – one for pictures of paddlers on the trail and one for nature photography.  Each category will have a winner plus two runners-up.  Winners will receive an enlarged, matted and framed photo of their work. Selected entries may be featured on the blueway Web site, www.calusablueway.com, and on Lee County Parks & Recreation’s Web site, www.leeparks.org. Winning photos may also be published in newspapers, magazines or online.
 
Winners will be announced at the fourth annual Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival, which runs Oct. 23-Nov. 1 throughout Lee County.
 
Submissions must be e-mailed as one high-resolution photo jpg attachment at a time to gulfspirit@... by Oct. 1, 2009. Only amateur photographers’ work will be accepted, with a maximum of three entries per person. Submissions do not require an entry fee. Entries must be accompanied with photographer’s name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and title and location of photo. Only photos shot in Lee County will be accepted. A model release form is available at www.CalusaBluewayPaddlingFestival.com if a person in the submitted photo is identifiable.
 
The paddling trail is 190 miles long and is marked by easily identifiable trail signs.  The trail is also mapped out with Global Positioning Coordinates.  The waterways are shallow and stay relatively free from powerboat traffic.  The Calusa Blueway Pad dling Festival is the Sunshine State’s premiere eco- and paddling event.
 
 
CALENDAR LISTING
Ongoing: Take a photo while on the Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail and submit it for Shooting the Blueway photo contest. Check out guidelines at www.calusabluewaypaddlingfestival.com and e-mail entries to gulfspirit@... by Oct. 1, 2009.  Contest is free with prizes awarded.  (239) 433-3855.
 
 
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#4659 From: p8owen@...
Date: Mon Jun 1, 2009 2:58 pm
Subject: Fwd: Stolen Ocean Kayak Zest Two 		p8owen@...
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-----Original Message-----
From: tcsichiro <tcsichiro@...>
To: p8owen@...
Sent: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:43 am
Subject: Stolen Ocean Kayak Zest Two

Dear Pat,
My yellow 17 1/2 foot long tandem Ocean Kayak Zest Two with a black rudder was stolen off of our developement's racks.  A lock was cut to do this.  Please ask your club members to help Florida Wildlife Commission and Martin County Sherrif's Dept. look for this boat.  I do have the VIN# to verify ownership.  Please feel free to call 911 if this stolen kayak is spotted and ask for Marine Patrol if on the water or Sherrifs if on the road.  Also please call Cindy 772-260-5555 (my cell phone) if ou have any clues or ideas or any visual sightings not verifiable.
Thank You
Cindy Vicknair

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#4660 From: "Jan and Mike Johnson" <johnson15229@...>
Date: Mon Jun 1, 2009 3:06 pm
Subject: Re: Fwd: Stolen Ocean Kayak Zest Two 		johnson15229
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Do you have a picture of it?
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From: p8owen@...
Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 10:58 AM
Subject: [swflpc] Fwd: Stolen Ocean Kayak Zest Two




-----Original Message-----
From: tcsichiro <tcsichiro@bellsouth.net>
To: p8owen@...
Sent: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:43 am
Subject: Stolen Ocean Kayak Zest Two

Dear Pat,
My yellow 17 1/2 foot long tandem Ocean Kayak Zest Two with a black rudder was stolen off of our developement's racks.  A lock was cut to do this.  Please ask your club members to help Florida Wildlife Commission and Martin County Sherrif's Dept. look for this boat.  I do have the VIN# to verify ownership.  Please feel free to call 911 if this stolen kayak is spotted and ask for Marine Patrol if on the water or Sherrifs if on the road.  Also please call Cindy 772-260-5555 (my cell phone) if ou have any clues or ideas or any visual sightings not verifiable.
Thank You
Cindy Vicknair


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#4661 From: darby doerzbacher <ddoerz@...>
Date: Mon Jun 1, 2009 3:22 pm
Subject: Mound House 		ddoerz
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Seven paddlers went out and 6 & 7/8ths returned. It was a beautiful day on Estero Bay, we found some passages and did not find others. I will suggest that anyone going out early from the Mound House call the City of FMB and confirm that someone will open the gate, as they seem to be rather lax about the timing. We had no casualties and no fatalities. Overall it was a wonderful day, good company and calm waters. Darby


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#4662 From: Drew Gilmour <drewg02@...>
Date: Mon Jun 1, 2009 4:04 pm
Subject: Re: Fwd: Stolen Ocean Kayak Zest Two 		drew.gilmour
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Do you have a photo of the stolen kayak so that I can pass it along to my rangers  here at Big Cypress  National Preserve and other Rangers over at Everglades National Park!

 

Drew D. Gilmour

Supervisory Park Ranger

Big Cypress National Preserve

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Sent: Jun 1, 2009 10:58 AM
To: swflpc@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [swflpc] Fwd: Stolen Ocean Kayak Zest Two






-----Original Message-----
From: tcsichiro <tcsichiro@bellsouth.net>
To: p8owen@...
Sent: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:43 am
Subject: Stolen Ocean Kayak Zest Two

Dear Pat,
My yellow 17 1/2 foot long tandem Ocean Kayak Zest Two with a black rudder was stolen off of our developement's racks.  A lock was cut to do this.  Please ask your club members to help Florida Wildlife Commission and Martin County Sherrif's Dept. look for this boat.  I do have the VIN# to verify ownership.  Please feel free to call 911 if this stolen kayak is spotted and ask for Marine Patrol if on the water or Sherrifs if on the road.  Also please call Cindy 772-260-5555 (my cell phone) if ou have any clues or ideas or any visual sightings not verifiable.
Thank You
Cindy Vicknair


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#4663 From: "kayak_ron_2007" <kayak_ron_2007@...>
Date: Tue Jun 2, 2009 1:24 am
Subject: Re: wooden kayak building 		kayak_ron_2007
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--- In swflpc@yahoogroups.com, "Chris" <capechris63@...> wrote:
>
> I'm hoping to find someone who has built their own wooded kayak and varnished
it.  I'm having varnish problems and don't know where to turn for help.  Any
suggestions?  Chris
>
Hi Chris. re varnishing kayak. I have built three wood cedar strip kayaks and
one now under construction.  It is important to sand the surface for a
mechanical adhesion. I have used various marine uv inhibited varnish
products.However to end up with no runs it is necessary to thin with the correct
thinner for that varnish.  The varish is applied in thin coats.If using a brush.
The action used with the brush will be similar to a landing and takeoff of an
airplane with the grain of the wood. Then Baby sit your work watching for any
runs to develope and they can be lightly brushed out or removed carefully with
something like a razor blade when the varnish is dry.  Hope this is helpful.
Ron M.

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#4664 From: p8owen@...
Date: Tue Jun 2, 2009 1:19 pm
Subject: Fwd: [FMNP-SOUTHWEST-L] FW: June Events at Rookery Bay 		p8owen@...
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From: Fluech,Bryan A <fluech@...>
To: FMNP-SOUTHWEST-L@...
Sent: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 7:31 am
Subject: [FMNP-SOUTHWEST-L] FW: June Events at Rookery Bay

Hi everyone. Please see the June Events calendar for Rookery Bay
For information about these programs visit: www.rookerbay.org
Bryan Fluech
Collier County Sea Grant Extension Agent
300 Tower Rd
Naples, FL 34113
Office: (239) 417-6310 x204
Fax: (239) 417-6315
Cell: (239) 438-5594
From: Stadler, Tabitha [Tabitha.Stadler@...]
Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 7:03 PM
To: Tabitha Stadler
Subject: June Events at Rookery Bay

June 2009 Events Rookery Bay
 
Guided Kayak Tours:  Join a Rookery Bay naturalist for a two-hour guided exploration of the bays and mangrove forests of Rookery Bay Reserve. Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.  $35 ($30 Members), Pre-registration required.  239-417-6310 or www.rookerybay.org
 
Kids Free Fridays:  It’s summertime! Kids, join us on Fridays June 5th through August 21st from 10 am to 3 pm and get into the Learning Center FREE with the purchase of an adult admission. Hourly programs include fish feeding, touch tank explorations, crafts, and nature films. Pack your lunch and eat on our patio or creekside, under the Chickee hut.
Coastal Connections Daily Programs:  Join our team of naturalists for a closer look at some of the remarkable creatures that inhabit our coastal environment.  Program topics range from sea shells to sharks and are offered daily. See website for daily program topics. Monday through Friday, 11am and 2pm. Free with admission to the Environmental Learning Center.
For Professionals
Living Shorelines – Coastal Erosion Control Strategies:  For construction-related professionals including those who install seawalls and bulkheads, engineers, consultants AND for coastal managers, permitting staff and others.  Learn about erosion control techniques using Living Shorelines and other low-cost, green alternatives. RSVP to the Collier County University of Florida Extension Service at 239-353-4244 or lhetrick@....  June 3, 8:30am-4:30pm at the Rookery Bay Learning Center.  FREE registration required.
Ecotour Provider Series:  For naturalists, tour guides, rangers, educators and others who provide outdoor education to guests that focuses on natural areas in Southwest Florida.  Four programs available in both Lee and Collier Counties from 6:30pm-8:30pm.  June 18th in Collier County at the Rookery Bay Learning Center and June 9th in Lee County  at the Lee County Parks and Recreation facility at Rutenberg Park, South Pointe Drive.  Contact 239-417-6310 ext. 209 or Tabitha.stadler@.... FREE registration required only for professionals seeking certification visit http://www.rookerybay.org/CTP-Ecotour-09.html.  Walk-ins welcome.


The Department of Environmental Protection values your feedback as a customer. DEP Secretary Michael W. Sole is committed to continuously assessing and improving the level and quality of services provided to you. Please take a few minutes to comment on the quality of service you received. Simply click on this link to the DEP Customer Survey. Thank you in advance for completing the survey.

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#4665 From: p8owen@...
Date: Tue Jun 2, 2009 1:21 pm
Subject: Fwd: FWC Listening Sessions Update 		p8owen@...
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-----Original Message-----
From: mary rawl <mary.rawl@...>
To: Macphee, Nancy <NMacphee@...>; p8owen@...
Sent: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 9:17 am
Subject: FWC Listening Sessions Update





Please pass along to paddlers.......


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: James Barker <brack154@...>
Date: Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Subject: Fw: FWC Listening Sessions Update
To: Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company <info@...>, Adventure Times Kayaks <kayakfla@...>, rachel.austin@..., Steve Kingery <skor1@...>, Sue Clemons <mrsaardvark200304@...>, Tracylynn Colson <tracylynnc@...>, Marv Phelps <mphelps19@...>, Hank Brooks <jbrook5@...>, South River Outfitters <sriveroutfitters@...>, Terry Johnson <floridatrail@...>, dougalderson <dougalderson@...>


FYI,
Don’t rely on other paddlers to protect your pocket books and the registration issue. Please show up at the meetings, or write of your concerns to the FWCC. And keep in mind, some of their staff want our dollars. So don't appear too "needy" to justify their registration agenda.
 
Brack Barker
----- Original Message -----
From: peacepaddler Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 8:17 AM
Subject: FWC Listening Sessions Update

Dear Paddlers,
In the past two weeks FWC has met with the Villages, Space Coast, and West Florida Paddle clubs. The next club meetings are June 2 at the Jacksonville Seakayaking Club and June 8 they'll be at the Tampa Bay Seakayakers. Reports from club meetings indicate a rumbling of the mandatory education issue (which would hurt tourism throughout the state) and non-motorized vessel registration. If you plan on attending any of the club meetings, check with them first, to make sure non-members are welcome. FWC wants to hear what paddlers want and/or need so they can pursue registration for the funds to fulfill those "needs" and/or "education". Too often at boating meetings the major complaints from the motorized boat community is that paddlers get a free ride and need to be educated. But registration funds would go into a general fund, for the boating community at large, there is no guarantee that the funds would be used directly for paddler needs.
Listening Sessions for general public:
 
If you have any questions for FWC regarding the sessions please email  Listeningsession@... . Sorry, no name is given as to address concerns to.
If you need more info from FPPA or don't want updates, just let me know.
 
Previous message:
Dear fellow outfitters and paddlers: FWC has already started a series meetings/listening sessions with paddle clubs around the state in regard to paddler issues. Becky Bragg with FPPA has made a request for info on the paddle club meetings but has been unable to secure the itinerary of the clubs meetings despite requests to FWC. Will publish paddle club meeting dates if they are shared otherwise we strongly suggest everyone go to a least one of the below sessions. If you are involved with a paddle club, try to make the paddle meeting if you find out about it.
According to the FAQ link at the bottom of the announcement that these sessions are not related to non-motorized vessel registration, we need to keep a close eye on this. In these economic times, why wouldn't they be looking for more money? With all the state government budget cuts, FWC has the money for these face to face meetings? Be warned, non-motorized vessel registration supporters are gearing up for another round at registration for paddlers.
Please help spread the word!
See you on the river.
Becky Bragg
FPPA Communications Director
Canoe Outpost-Peace River
2816 NW County Rd. 661, Arcadia FL  34266
800-268-0083
863-494-4391f
www.canoeoutpost.com
bbragg@...


 
 
 
 
 



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#4666 From: Picasa Web Albums <jjchupack@...>
Date: Wed Jun 3, 2009 1:58 pm
Subject: Invitation to view jeanette's Picasa Web Album - Solomons Maryland, etc 		jjchupack
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You are invited to view jeanette's photo album: Solomons Maryland, etc
Solomons Maryland, etc
Jun 1, 2009
by jeanette
This is a picture record of our trip to Solomons, MD and the opening gala of the "Wild Things" exhibit where my "Green Turtle Descending" painting is being dispayed for the summer. The kayaker and swimmer were part of a race from the Virginia side of the Potomac River to the MD side. Each swimmer (there were 30) had a kayaker companion. Neat group of people!
Message from jeanette:
The "Wild Things" opening was very special. We were greeted by the owl and his "keeper" and went inside to see a tremendous variety of artwork on the "wild things" theme. Both juorors were there, and I discovered that juror Don Moore, associate director of the National Zoo, is a graduate of Syracuse Univ. and so am I!! Alums. We did some sightseeing in the area and came upon a swimming race with kayaker companions. Neat people! It's a beautiful part of the world with lots of rivers to kayak.
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#4667 From: p8owen@...
Date: Wed Jun 3, 2009 9:02 pm
Subject: 2 things this weekend 		p8owen@...
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Hi everyone,

1) I forgot to mention to bring a light to moonlight paddle Saturday,  don't want everyone bumping into one another  (meet at Koreshan park by 6:30pm).  Hope it stops raining in time, the Estero River looks its best by moonlight.

2) Sunday I've signed up for a paddle around Cockroach Bay (this side of the Sunshine Bridge) with one of Don Thompson's Tours, cost is $25 if you have your own kayak and Don supplies lunch.  In case anyone else is interested in this trip I've copied details below.  Again this is not a free trip.  You must RSVP to Don if you are coming. 

Pat Owen
cell 239-410-0167



Cockroach Bay
Great Tide this day Cockroach Bay Islands
  • Date: Sunday, June 7
  • Times: Meet at 9:30am
    Paddle at 10:00am
    Done by 4:00pm
  • Meet at: Cockroach Bay Road Boat Ramp
    (Live Search Maps #10)
  • Fee: $25 with your own kayak
    $55 with kayak rental
  • Lunch: Provided
Fantastic tides will help us this day.  We should have nearly 3 feet above mean low about noon.   We'll paddle around Camp Key, Paradise Key, Snake Key, Hallelujah Keys, Shell Key, and the ever popular Dung Key. This area includes numerous mangrove islands which provide nursery areas for snook, red drum, and other game fish. Submerged habitats there include sea grass beds, hard bottom, and oyster reefs. And, archaeological sites indicate the importance of this area to pre-Columbian Native Americans. (Can you tell that I did not write this part.) Come and enjoy it with us.
 RSVP (727) 403-7046      (Don Thompson)

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#4668 From: "Carey Parks" <Carey@...>
Date: Wed Jun 3, 2009 10:12 pm
Subject: RE: Invitation to view jeanette's Picasa Web Album - Solomons Maryland, etc 		parkscarey
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Ah yes, the Chesapeake. It would be nice to sail around there again. Your painting looked great there!
 
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Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 9:59 AM
To: swflpc@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [swflpc] Invitation to view jeanette's Picasa Web Album - Solomons Maryland, etc

You are invited to view jeanette's photo album: Solomons Maryland, etc
Solomons Maryland, etc
Jun 1, 2009
by jeanette
This is a picture record of our trip to Solomons, MD and the opening gala of the "Wild Things" exhibit where my "Green Turtle Descending" painting is being dispayed for the summer. The kayaker and swimmer were part of a race from the Virginia side of the Potomac River to the MD side. Each swimmer (there were 30) had a kayaker companion. Neat group of people!
Message from jeanette:
The "Wild Things" opening was very special. We were greeted by the owl and his "keeper" and went inside to see a tremendous variety of artwork on the "wild things" theme. Both juorors were there, and I discovered that juror Don Moore, associate director of the National Zoo, is a graduate of Syracuse Univ. and so am I!! Alums. We did some sightseeing in the area and came upon a swimming race with kayaker companions. Neat people! It's a beautiful part of the world with lots of rivers to kayak.
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#4669 From: "jeanette chupack" <jjchupack@...>
Date: Wed Jun 3, 2009 11:08 pm
Subject: Re: Invitation to view jeanette's Picasa Web Album - Solomons Maryland, etc 		jjchupack
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It was great all around!  we have stories to tell...
 
J
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Subject: RE: [swflpc] Invitation to view jeanette's Picasa Web Album - Solomons Maryland, etc

Ah yes, the Chesapeake. It would be nice to sail around there again. Your painting looked great there!
 
-----Original Message-----
From: swflpc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:swflpc@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Picasa Web Albums
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 9:59 AM
To: swflpc@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [swflpc] Invitation to view jeanette's Picasa Web Album - Solomons Maryland, etc

You are invited to view jeanette's photo album: Solomons Maryland, etc
Solomons Maryland, etc
Jun 1, 2009
by jeanette
This is a picture record of our trip to Solomons, MD and the opening gala of the "Wild Things" exhibit where my "Green Turtle Descending" painting is being dispayed for the summer. The kayaker and swimmer were part of a race from the Virginia side of the Potomac River to the MD side. Each swimmer (there were 30) had a kayaker companion. Neat group of people!
Message from jeanette:
The "Wild Things" opening was very special. We were greeted by the owl and his "keeper" and went inside to see a tremendous variety of artwork on the "wild things" theme. Both juorors were there, and I discovered that juror Don Moore, associate director of the National Zoo, is a graduate of Syracuse Univ. and so am I!! Alums. We did some sightseeing in the area and came upon a swimming race with kayaker companions. Neat people! It's a beautiful part of the world with lots of rivers to kayak.
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#4670 From: swflpc@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Jun 3, 2009 9:59 pm
Subject: SWFLPC Moonlight Paddle, 6/6/2009, 6:00 pm 		swflpc@yahoogroups.com
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Reminder from:   swflpc Yahoo! Group
 
Title:   SWFLPC Moonlight Paddle
 
Date:   Saturday June 6, 2009
Time:   6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Notes:   Sat 6/6/09 SWFLPC Moonlight paddle Estero River. Arrive Koreshan Park 6pm, launch 6:30pm. If you don't have a light for the kayak, bring a flashlight. Will go completely down the river and back, approximately 8 miles round trip. Of course if you want a shorter trip you could turn around earlier. Info Pat owen 239-410-0167. Parking fee $3-4 depending on how many people are in the car.
 
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#4671 From: "Carey Parks" <Carey@...>
Date: Wed Jun 3, 2009 10:50 pm
Subject: RE: 2 things this weekend 		parkscarey
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The other reason to bring a light is because it's the law.
 
From COLREGS (International rules that apply once past the mouth of rivers):
 
"2. A vessel under oars may exhibit the lights prescribed in this Rule for sailing vessels, but if she does not, she shall have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision."
 
And from the US Dept of Homeland Security (where they moved the Coast Guard)"
 
"A vessel under oars may exhibit the lights prescribed in this rule for sailing vessels, but if she does not, she shall have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision."
 
So if you want to wear a cylume stick or some other marker light, that's fine, but be sure you have a proper flashlight (waterproof is a good idea) that can "be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision." There can be boat traffic on that river after sunset so in addition to being the law, it's a dang good idea too.
 
 
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Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 5:02 PM
To: swflpc@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [swflpc] 2 things this weekend

Hi everyone,

1) I forgot to mention to bring a light to moonlight paddle Saturday,  don't want everyone bumping into one another  (meet at Koreshan park by 6:30pm).  Hope it stops raining in time, the Estero River looks its best by moonlight.

2) Sunday I've signed up for a paddle around Cockroach Bay (this side of the Sunshine Bridge) with one of Don Thompson's Tours, cost is $25 if you have your own kayak and Don supplies lunch.  In case anyone else is interested in this trip I've copied details below.  Again this is not a free trip.  You must RSVP to Don if you are coming. 

Pat Owen
cell 239-410-0167



Cockroach Bay
Great Tide this day Cockroach Bay Islands
  • Date: Sunday, June 7
  • Times: Meet at 9:30am
    Paddle at 10:00am
    Done by 4:00pm
  • Meet at: Cockroach Bay Road Boat Ramp
    (Live Search Maps #10)
  • Fee: $25 with your own kayak
    $55 with kayak rental
  • Lunch: Provided
Fantastic tides will help us this day.  We should have nearly 3 feet above mean low about noon.   We'll paddle around Camp Key, Paradise Key, Snake Key, Hallelujah Keys, Shell Key, and the ever popular Dung Key. This area includes numerous mangrove islands which provide nursery areas for snook, red drum, and other game fish. Submerged habitats there include sea grass beds, hard bottom, and oyster reefs. And, archaeological sites indicate the importance of this area to pre-Columbian Native Americans. (Can you tell that I did not write this part.) Come and enjoy it with us.
 RSVP (727) 403-7046      (Don Thompson)


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#4672 From: p8owen@...
Date: Wed Jun 3, 2009 7:24 pm
Subject: Fwd: FWC Listening Sessions UPDATE FROM BRACK 		p8owen@...
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-----Original Message-----
From: mary rawl <mary.rawl@...>
To: irow2@...
Sent: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 2:28 pm
Subject: FWC Listening Sessions UPDATE FROM BRACK

Paddlers - please pass along to your groups.....

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From: James Barker <brack154@...>
Date: Jun 3, 2009 12:19 PM
Subject: Fw: FWC Listening Sessions
To:

FYI,
matching federal dollars for cement ramps/docks/marinas come via the Wallop/Breaux funding based on vessels registered in the state. So....
I'm telling them to find $$ for motor boaters some where else.
 
Brack
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 3: 30 PM
Subject: Fw: FWC Listening Sessions

 
Hi Brack, don't know if you tried emailing me yesterday, my email went out for awhile and I wasn't receiving any. I could send but not receive. Problem has been fixed. Below is the Tampa Bay Seakayaker Club.
 
Go hank, he's not mincing any words! His club is meeting at Bill Jackson's on the 8th, I'm going to try to go to this one if they will let the public attend. I've emailed Hank for an invite.
 
See you on the river.
Becky Bragg
Canoe Outpost-Peace River
2816 NW County Rd. 661, Arcadia FL  34266
800-268-0083
863-494-4391f
www.canoeoutpost.com
bbragg@...
 
 
 
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Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 12:27 PM
Subject: FWC Listening Sessions

 
Liz,
Yes, I will get something posted on the FPTA web site in the next several days.
 
Upon thinking about it I think that the FWC is mis-playing their attempt to get additional funds by getting paddle boat registration passed.  And please don't have anyone send me an email telling me that this is not where you guys are going.  Let's look at the facts:
·     You and every other state organization is under tremendous budget pressure.
·     The FWC bosses have been told to make their department as revenue neutral as possible (income vs expenses).  Why else would you choose this time to "listen to paddlers" when you have never done this before.
·     Someone came up with the following strategy to get some money from paddlers:
o       Hold listening sessions to see what paddlers want (they will come up with some new things).
o      Hold workshops to rank the most important new things.
o      Gee, if they want new things done, how are we going to pay for this?  The only way that the FWC knows is to charge a registration for paddle boats - for which hopefully you might be able to get matching funds from the Federal Govt.
 
I believe the FWC's indirect and misleading approach (watch this hand and the other will bap you in the back of your head) will not work.  I really think that you guys need to reconsider your approach, with everyone knowing up front that you are looking for more revenue and with paddlers giving you input on what that approach should be, not sneaking it in at the end when we will feel like we have been "had".
                                                  
Hank
 
From: Sparks, Liz [mailto:Liz.Sparks@...]
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 11:51 AM
To: jbrook5@...
Subject: can you post this on your website?
 
Hey Hank,
 
Is it possible for you to post an announcement on the FPTA site about the Listening Sessions we are doing statewide?  Call me if you have questions 850-922-6160
 
Thanks, Liz
 
Liz Sparks
Recreation Planner
Florida Fis h & Wildlife Conservation Commission
620 S. Meridian St, MC 5B4
Tallahassee, FL  32399-1600
850-922-6160
 
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#4673 From: "Lynette Newman Foster" <lynette422001@...>
Date: Thu Jun 4, 2009 6:23 pm
Subject: The Tampa Camping Examiner 		lynette422001
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Dear friends, I have joined the staff of the (online) Tampa Examiner as a
writer. Check it out at
http://www.examiner.com/x-12839-Tampa-Camping-Examiner

Hope to see you on the water!!!
Lynette Foster

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#4674 From: p8owen@...
Date: Thu Jun 4, 2009 6:58 pm
Subject: Re: The Tampa Camping Examiner 		p8owen@...
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Lynette,
This this great news, I signed up to receive future articles so I can learn about places outside my area.

Pat Owen


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From: Lynette Newman Foster <lynette422001@...>
To: swflpc@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 2:23 pm
Subject: [swflpc] The Tampa Camping Examiner



Dear friends, I have joined the staff of the (online) Tampa Examiner as a writer. Check it out at
http://www.examiner.com/x-12839-Tampa-Camping-Examiner

Hope to see you on the water!!!
Lynette Foster


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#4675 From: Pat Owen <p8owen@...>
Date: Fri Jun 5, 2009 9:08 pm
Subject: Loxahatchee Trip 		p8owen
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Hi paddlers,
 
Anyone interested in joining the Indian River Paddling Club on a Loxahatchee River Trip, Saturday, July 25?
 
The trip is scheduled to launch at 9am from Riverbend Park.  We can discuss car pools, shuttles, trip lengths at next SWFLPC meetings.
 
 

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#4676 From: swflpc@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Jun 6, 2009 4:08 am
Subject: Kayak Against Cancer Ft Lauderdale, 6/20/2009, 12:00 am 		swflpc@yahoogroups.com
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Reminder from:   swflpc Yahoo! Group
 
Title:   Kayak Against Cancer Ft Lauderdale
 
Date:   Saturday June 20, 2009
Time:   All Day
Next reminder:   The next reminder for this event will be sent in 6 days, 23 hours, 53 minutes.
Notes:   The date is set for the 9th Annual Kayak Against Cancer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On June 20th, 2009, come join us and enjoy a leisurely paddle or bring you competitive spirit and compete for the first to finish awards. This event includes a seven mile intermediate and a 12 mile advanced paddle. We have also added our Seashell Stroll by the Seashore Cancer Walk for our land loving friends. Most importantly, bring your enthusiasm and help us raise funds to support the American Cancer Society of Broward County. In our first eight years we have raised over $145,000.00 to help in the fight against cancer.

You will paddle along the beautiful beaches of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After the event we will all get together for the post event appreciation party at Bahia Cabana. If you are interested, go to www.kayuba.org for more information and to download forms. We hope to see you there.

Chuck "Captain Kayuba"

 
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#4677 From: "blsanibel" <blsanibel@...>
Date: Sat Jun 6, 2009 12:09 pm
Subject: Cable Locks 		blsanibel
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Hello Paddlers!

I am a new-be to the kayak world.  Does anyone have advice on the best cable
locks for traveling?

Thanks for your help.

Linda

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#4679 From: "swsflorida" <saltwatersports@...>
Date: Sat Jun 6, 2009 9:38 pm
Subject: kerplunk 		swsflorida
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Hello all

Kerplunk day last summer was a real blast so we decided to repeat it. It is not
to force anyone to do anything that they do not want
to do.


As an outfitter, SWS is 100% focused on making all paddlers safer. We have found
that many people have never fallen out of their boats and are scared to death of
doing so. If you never get comfortable with this you will never learn to edge
and lean your boat and you will never realize the full potential of your kayak.
We will also cover rescues as well as rolls. What happens with that is that 
those who choose to try a rescue are either surprised by how easy it is, or
surprised at how challenging it is. Dont ever assume that you can self rescue if
you've never tried it.


Here is what we will do;

1. Jay, Joseph and I will demonstrate a wet exit ( tipping your boat over, then
just getting out). first without a spray skirt then with a skirt. We will have
extra safety spotters around like Mike D.

2. Anyone who wishes to try a wet exit from their boat can do so with
supervision.

3. SWS will demonstrate a variety of 1 and 2 person rescues. Anyone who wishes
to try this with supervision can do so.

4. We will demonstrate a variety of rolls and then focus on the one that we
teach, which is Kent Fords low resistance roll. The is the easiest roll to learn
and the safest ergonomically.

Again this is a free event and everyone from PCPC is invited as well as our
friends at SWFLPC.


As MD said we will then eat.



Chris
SWS

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#4680 From: "David Whitford" <parrotville1@...>
Date: Sat Jun 6, 2009 10:48 pm
Subject: For Sale Custom Kayak/Canoe Trailer 		parrotville1
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This is a custom trailer for 2 kayaks/canoe, no more hurting your back lifting
on top your car. Easy loading after a long
day on the water. Bigger tires for a smooth ride with bearing buddies. Trailer
is glavanized. Built with
pressure treated lumber & stainless steel hardware. Will hold up to a 20 ft
kayak/canoe.

For more information contact Dave @ 239-455-3888 or 239-250-4445.  Pictures
available upon request.

Asking $500.00
Thanks

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#4681 From: Oscar Rattenborg <oscarrattenborg@...>
Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 1:32 am
Subject: Re: SWFLPC Moonlight Paddle, 6/6/2009, 6:00 pm 		oscarrattenborg
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Allison and I went for a short trip and were off of the water before the rain burst.  No one was at the launch  - was this trip canceled?

--- On Wed, 6/3/09, swflpc@yahoogroups.com <swflpc@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

From: swflpc@yahoogroups.com <swflpc@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [swflpc] SWFLPC Moonlight Paddle, 6/6/2009, 6:00 pm
To: swflpc@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 5:59 PM



Reminder from:   swflpc Yahoo! Group
 
Title:   SWFLPC Moonlight Paddle
 
Date:   Saturday June 6, 2009
Time:   6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Notes:   Sat 6/6/09 SWFLPC Moonlight paddle Estero River. Arrive Koreshan Park 6pm, launch 6:30pm. If you don't have a light for the kayak, bring a flashlight. Will go completely down the river and back, approximately 8 miles round trip. Of course if you want a shorter trip you could turn around earlier. Info Pat owen 239-410-0167. Parking fee $3-4 depending on how many people are in the car.
 
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#4682 From: Pat Owen <p8owen@...>
Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 2:00 am
Subject: Re: SWFLPC Moonlight Paddle, 6/6/2009, 6:00 pm 		p8owen
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Oscar, no one contacted me to say they were coming on the trip so therefore I didn't go.
Pat Owen

--- On Sat, 6/6/09, Oscar Rattenborg <oscarrattenborg@...> wrote:

From: Oscar Rattenborg <oscarrattenborg@...>
Subject: Re: [swflpc] SWFLPC Moonlight Paddle, 6/6/2009, 6:00 pm
To: swflpc@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2009, 9:32 PM

Allison and I went for a short trip and were off of the water before the rain burst. No one was at the launch - was this trip canceled?

--- On Wed, 6/3/09, swflpc@yahoogroups. com <swflpc@yahoogroups. com> wrote:

From: swflpc@yahoogroups. com <swflpc@yahoogroups. com>
Subject: [swflpc] SWFLPC Moonlight Paddle, 6/6/2009, 6:00 pm
To: swflpc@yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 5:59 PM



Reminder from: swflpc Yahoo! Group
Title: SWFLPC Moonlight Paddle
Date: Saturday June 6, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Notes: Sat 6/6/09 SWFLPC Moonlight paddle Estero River. Arrive Koreshan Park 6pm, launch 6:30pm. If you don't have a light for the kayak, bring a flashlight. Will go completely down the river and back, approximately 8 miles round trip. Of course if you want a shorter trip you could turn around earlier. Info Pat owen 239-410-0167. Parking fee $3-4 depending on how many people are in the car.
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#4683 From: "Jan and Mike Johnson" <johnson15229@...>
Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 12:32 pm
Subject: Re: kerplunk 		johnson15229
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Where and when is this event?  I would like to attend.  Thanks Jan
----- Original Message -----
From: swsflorida
Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 5:38 PM
Subject: [swflpc] kerplunk

Hello all

Kerplunk day last summer was a real blast so we decided to repeat it. It is not to force anyone to do anything that they do not want
to do.

As an outfitter, SWS is 100% focused on making all paddlers safer. We have found that many people have never fallen out of their boats and are scared to death of doing so. If you never get comfortable with this you will never learn to edge and lean your boat and you will never realize the full potential of your kayak. We will also cover rescues as well as rolls. What happens with that is that those who choose to try a rescue are either surprised by how easy it is, or surprised at how challenging it is. Dont ever assume that you can self rescue if you've never tried it.

Here is what we will do;

1. Jay, Joseph and I will demonstrate a wet exit ( tipping your boat over, then just getting out). first without a spray skirt then with a skirt. We will have extra safety spotters around like Mike D.

2. Anyone who wishes to try a wet exit from their boat can do so with supervision.

3. SWS will demonstrate a variety of 1 and 2 person rescues. Anyone who wishes to try this with supervision can do so.

4. We will demonstrate a variety of rolls and then focus on the one that we teach, which is Kent Fords low resistance roll. The is the easiest roll to learn and the safest ergonomically.

Again this is a free event and everyone from PCPC is invited as well as our friends at SWFLPC.

As MD said we will then eat.

Chris
SWS


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#4684 From: swflpc@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 2:00 pm
Subject: Punta Gorda Paddle & Celtic Pub, 6/14/2009, 10:00 am 		swflpc@yahoogroups.com
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Reminder from:   swflpc Yahoo! Group
 
Title:   Punta Gorda Paddle & Celtic Pub
 
Date:   Sunday June 14, 2009
Time:   10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Next reminder:   The next reminder for this event will be sent in 4 days.
Notes:   Sunday, 6/14/09 Launch Ponce de Leon Park, Punta Gorda 10am, we'll explore the creeks and maybe paddle Charlotte Harbor.
After the paddle we can all head for the Celtic Ray, Carey Parks plays there Sunday afternoons. Info Pat Owen 239-410-0167.

Both the pub and the park are on Marion Ave. It would be easier if the roads went straight and there were no one-way bits to them. Take 41 north from the Cape and turn on W Henry St. That turns into Marion, then follow it to the park. If you come up I-75 take US 17 West which is Marion and just keep going until you bump into the park.

On the way back, Marion is one-way westbound, so pass it up on Henry and take the next street, Olympia, which is one-way eastbound. Follow Olympia across 41 South and then across 41 North. Turn left on Nesbit at the first light (1 block east) of 41 North. The Celtic Ray is the red building on the corner of Marion. You can park on the street before the pub, or in the bank parking lot, or in the lot on the side of the pub a tad west on Marion.

http://tinyurl. com/CelticRay

As for the paddle, south there are a number of creeks that connect the harbor to the Punta Gorda Isles neighborhood. Some of these are used by fisherpersons to get to Alligator Creek, and some are too shallow for that. I don't know if any of the creeks from PGI to the harbor have weirs etc.

http://tinyurl. com/PonceCreeks

PFD's and skirts are recommended for the harbor. There can be inconsiderate boat traffic. But there are lots of places with skinny water too.

Shortest circumnav (from Google - there may be dams) is 2.9 mi. A longer one I'm sure of is 7.9 mi half in the harbor and half in the canals of PGI. We can see what the day offers.

 
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#4685 From: Oscar Rattenborg <oscarrattenborg@...>
Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 2:49 pm
Subject: Re: SWFLPC Moonlight Paddle, 6/6/2009, 6:00 pm 		oscarrattenborg
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We will check in in the future - thanks!

--- On Sat, 6/6/09, Pat Owen <p8owen@...> wrote:

From: Pat Owen <p8owen@...>
Subject: Re: [swflpc] SWFLPC Moonlight Paddle, 6/6/2009, 6:00 pm
To: swflpc@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2009, 10:00 PM

Oscar, no one contacted me to say they were coming on the trip so therefore I didn't go.
Pat Owen

--- On Sat, 6/6/09, Oscar Rattenborg <oscarrattenborg@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Oscar Rattenborg <oscarrattenborg@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [swflpc] SWFLPC Moonlight Paddle, 6/6/2009, 6:00 pm
To: swflpc@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2009, 9:32 PM

Allison and I went for a short trip and were off of the water before the rain burst.  No one was at the launch  - was this trip canceled?

--- On Wed, 6/3/09, swflpc@yahoogroups. com <swflpc@yahoogroups. com> wrote:

From: swflpc@yahoogroups. com <swflpc@yahoogroups. com>
Subject: [swflpc] SWFLPC Moonlight Paddle, 6/6/2009, 6:00 pm
To: swflpc@yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 5:59 PM



Reminder from:   swflpc Yahoo! Group
 
Title:   SWFLPC Moonlight Paddle
 
Date:   Saturday June 6, 2009
Time:   6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Notes:   Sat 6/6/09 SWFLPC Moonlight paddle Estero River. Arrive Koreshan Park 6pm, launch 6:30pm. If you don't have a light for the kayak, bring a flashlight. Will go completely down the river and back, approximately 8 miles round trip. Of course if you want a shorter trip you could turn around earlier. Info Pat owen 239-410-0167. Parking fee $3-4 depending on how many people are in the car.
 
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#4686 From: "David Whitford" <parrotville1@...>
Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 7:50 pm
Subject: For Sale Hobie Holder 12 		parrotville1
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Hobie Holder 12

L.O.A. 12'
L.W.L. 11'3"
Beam 5' Weight 125 lb."
Sail Area 68 sq.ft.
Draft D/B up 4.5" Draft D/B Down 2'6"
Crew Capacity 2
Mast Height 18'

Designer: Ron Holder
This is a great boat for the entire family. There's plenty of room for an adult
and a child to sail together.
The curved gunnels are easy on the back of your legs and posterior. Junior
sailors can learn to sail on a rig just like a Laser.
These boats point well into the wind, are easy to right and are a blast to plane
on a beam reach. The boat is in very nice condition.
The colorful sail is is good shape with no tears or rips. Comes with a trailer.
The bearings were re-packed and the lights work.

For more information contact Dave @ 239-455-3888 or 239-250-4445

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Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 8:30 pm
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