we are designing the perfect kayak launch for a Texas project, can anyone tell me if there exixts a good pre-fab launch that can be attached to a dock in...
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ktorman1@...
kmctor
Jan 2, 2012 4:50 pm
Grande Tours in Placida uses indoor/outdoor carpet and it works well and seems to hold up. Don’t know if they’ve replaced it periodically. Kayne From:...
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PatO
p8owen
Jan 2, 2012 5:04 pm
Darby, try accudock.com - I hear they are very affordable or ez-dock.com PatO...
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PatO
p8owen
Jan 2, 2012 5:29 pm
Be careful paddling about. I've seen fishkill from Red Tide around the area starting the week before Christmas around Cayo Costa beaches in Boca Grande pass. ...
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Pat Owen
p8owen
Jan 2, 2012 8:52 pm
... From: MichaelD <midon6182@...> Subject: [pcpcnaples] Paddle for sale To: pcpcnaples@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, January 2, 2012, 9:49 AM Â Sawyer...
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drowland2006
drowland2008
Jan 2, 2012 11:20 pm
... Â Meet at 8am at Everglades City, paddle out to Picnic Key for 2 nights, returning Monday, Jan 16. Who wants to go? Debbie Rowland has volunteered to get...
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Patricia Owen
p8owen@...
Jan 3, 2012 12:18 am
Sorry I can't make this trip, I'll be out of town. PatO ... From: drowland2006 <drowland2006@...> To: swflpc <swflpc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Mon, Jan...
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drowland2006
drowland2008
Jan 3, 2012 12:34 am
Okay Pat another time maybe. We'd like to do a trip to Tiger Key 1st of Feb. or there abouts. Do you have any weekends free in Feb. that you would want...
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Patricia Owen
p8owen@...
Jan 3, 2012 12:10 pm
It's time to talk about keeping yourself cozy and warm while paddling this winter in Floirda. Cool winds and water are here, it's time to bring out the...
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oscarrattenborg@...
oscarrattenborg
Jan 3, 2012 12:21 pm
I just packed an emergency bag that will go with me tis winter season. Be sure to add high calorie snacks to the bag; we need to insulate, but also to be able...
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Phares Heindl
napleskayaki...
Jan 3, 2012 12:25 pm
Pat Thanks for sharing this. How would you fill in the blank? You should wear some type of wet or dry suit when the water temperature drops below________. I...
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JackC
jcmc8fl
Jan 3, 2012 12:36 pm
When I took a swift water rescue course in NC last Spring, we were taught to add water temperature and air temperature. If the total is less than 100, with...
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oscarrattenborg@...
oscarrattenborg
Jan 3, 2012 12:36 pm
A dry top with a thick poly pro is good for moste conditions. I also wear thick ploy pro tights. The goal is to get back in your boat sand be able to retain...
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Phares Heindl
napleskayaki...
Jan 3, 2012 12:46 pm
I am not sure if poly pro is an adequate substitute for neoprene. As far as dry top, do you mean one of the expensive components to a dry suit used for very...
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JackC
jcmc8fl
Jan 3, 2012 12:51 pm
Here is a link to a very informative video on a hypothermia research program that shows how fast hypothermia can affect you. Personally, I am getting out my...
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oscarrattenborg@...
oscarrattenborg
Jan 3, 2012 12:54 pm
I spent a lot of time cold water paddling. If you are going off shore then you need full dry suit protection or a 3/8 whet suit. For coastal paddling or...
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JackC
jcmc8fl
Jan 3, 2012 1:05 pm
I have several different thicknesses of polypro layers. From very light weight to a "double fleece". The biggest reason I always wear at least one layer of...
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Phares Heindl
napleskayaki...
Jan 3, 2012 2:07 pm
That rule of thumb is fine for rivers where the prospects of being in the water for long periods of time are minimal. However, if there is a prospect of being...
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Patricia Owen
p8owen@...
Jan 3, 2012 2:09 pm
I might be able to go camping last weekend in January. Feb 4-5 I may go to Key Largo for Bogey and Bacall races. Last weekend in Feb I may go to St Pete for...
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Patricia Owen
p8owen@...
Jan 3, 2012 2:50 pm
Instead of looking at air/water temperature to figure out how to dress for cool weather paddling take a different approach. Always protect the temperature of...
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oscarrattenborg@...
oscarrattenborg
Jan 3, 2012 3:01 pm
My personal signs are two fold: 1- my ability to estimate the time count or strokes to ome point begin to be off. Emmediate notification of paddling partners...
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Carey Parks
parkscarey
Jan 3, 2012 3:11 pm
I took a quick snorkel from a dingy in 48 degree water in Lake Huron once. I only had on a nylon skin which did nothing for thermal protection. I learned I can...
http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/egof.html From: pcpcnaples@yahoogroups.com [mailto:pcpcnaples@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Sent: Tuesday, January...
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Pat Owen
p8owen
Jan 4, 2012 10:11 am
 Come early if you want to kayak way up on Orange River before  ... Come early if you want to kayak way up on Orange River before ... some hot dogs to cook...
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Pat Owen
p8owen
Jan 4, 2012 11:13 am
I've posted notices about the return of Bogey and Bacall kayak races in Key Largo, Feb 4-5, 2012. Â It is also 20th year Anniversary of Florida Bay Outfitters...
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Pat Owen
p8owen
Jan 4, 2012 10:47 pm
I'm not ready to paddle in winter boots and snow pants so I'm cancelling Friday night's paddle around Estero Bay (Jan 6, 2012). Might go to Fort Myers Art...
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oscarrattenborg@...
oscarrattenborg
Jan 4, 2012 10:48 pm
Wimp! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ... From: Pat Owen <p8owen@...> Sender: swflpc@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 14:47:54 To:...
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Pat Owen
p8owen
Jan 5, 2012 3:15 am
Ed Engle just sent the details for "Paddle to Battle Lung Disease" see attached flyer Jan 22, Grande Tours, Placidaall day event, paddling, food, raffle$25...
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Zak
summrrwind
Jan 5, 2012 3:22 pm
Follow this link if you want a paddling adventure. This is one amazing woman. http://freyahoffmeister.com/expeditions/south-america/ Zak...