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inquiry
Name: Sherry Mahady
From: Essex Jct.
Time: Jul 27, 1997 20:59
Referred by: Search Engine
Website:
Comments: Are there any reasonably large lakes or ponds in the northern half of Vermont that are limited to paddle boats? For that matter, what about the southern half? I'll go anywhere to get away from motors! Please email response. Thanks, Sherry

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inquiry
Name: Dory Simons
From: Clemson
Time: Jul 30, 1997 19:40
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Website:
Comments: I am moving to the Greenwich, CT. area soon and was wondering if anyone could give me some info on the rivers in that area. -Any whitewater with class III and IV rapids less than 2 hrs away? -Any clubs, associations, (or paddlers) in the immediate area?

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inquiry
Name: Gary LaShure
From: Swanton, VT
Time: Jul 10, 1997 13:05
Referred by: Search Engine
Website:
Comments: I am a middle school teacher at Missisquoi Valley Union H.S. and am seeking information about canoe trips in VT for middle school students... the late spring (JUNE) of '98. Groups about 45 - 55 students/parents (per trip) most likely 1/2 day trip (twice in the same day) Thanks.. need costs, etc.

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for sale or wanted
Name: Etienne Ting
From: Cavendish, VT
Time: Jul 9, 1997 14:47
Referred by: Search Engine
Website:
Comments: I am looking for a kayak suitable for my wife and I and our 3-yr-old. Something like an Eddyline-San Juan would be perfect. Please e-mail me if you would like to sell yours. Thanks.

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inquiry
Name: tom
From: Montague, MA
Time: Jul 3, 1997 15:38
Referred by: WebTreks
Website:
Comments: hello out there, I'm trying to find out as much info as poss. about the Dead Creek and Otter Creek areas that empty into S. Lake Champlain. I'm planning a kayak trip up there w/ my wife. We enjoy remote areas that are easy to negotiate but have lots of nooks and crannys to explore. I'd also like to know about access to any other remote bodies of water/reservoirs in Vermont. Any response will be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot, Tom Montague, MA

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for sale or wanted
Name: Leslie Walz
From: E. Calais, VT
Time: Jul 2, 1997 20:41
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Website:
Comments: Hi! Looking for a 2 person canoe at a reasonable price. Anyone have one? You can call at 802-456-7462, or e-mail me at VTBikerRN@aol.com Thank you.

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notice
Name: Tony Shaw
From: Williston
Time: Jul 2, 1997 07:43
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Website:
Comments: Planning a trip to ME Sat. July 12 to run the Dead at 1800 cfs. Interested??? Give me a call: 802-879-1655.
Tony

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inquiry
Name: Mike MacCoss
From: Burlington, VT
Time: Jun 30, 1997 15:59
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Website: Mike's Homepage
Comments: I'm looking for advice for a place to play that is in reasonable proximity to Burlington. Just looking for a place with a nice wave that I can stop by on nice days after work in the evenings.

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inquiry
Name: Mark Frymier
From: Columbus Ohio
Time: Jun 28, 1997 18:02
Referred by: Search Engine
Website:
Comments: Hi. VPC has a great set of web pages! There's about a 50% chance I'll be vacationing near Brandon VT week of July 18. My wife says I can sneak away for a couple of days of whitewater, but I don't know the area. I'd like to join up with a group for class III-IV good time. I paddle a solo mohawk; safety oriented. Please send an email message with suggestions or ideas to mfrymier@csi.compuserve.com. Thanks.. Mark.

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inquiry
Name: Kate Rinard
From: Hanover, NH
Time: Jun 26, 1997 15:39
Referred by: Search Engine
Website:
Comments: I'm looking for after-work paddling partners to boat Hartland Falls with....please email me if you're interested/know of anyone! Thanks, Kate Kathrine.A.Rinard@Dartmouth.edu

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inquiry
Name: Chris Grace
From: Boylston MA
Time: Jun 24, 1997 10:46
Referred by: Search Engine
Website:
Comments: I am seeking kayak equipment to rent/borrow for the clinic the weekend of June 27th-29th. Right now I can get a life jacket. If I like it as much I think I will, I maybe interseted in buy some use equipment too.

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for sale or wanted
Name: J. Strawbridge
From: western Connecticut
Time: Jun 24, 1997 17:15
Referred by: Search Engine
Website:
Comments: FOR SALE ! Andes Torrent by Perception - sit-on-top whitewater playboat price: $400.00 tel: 203-263-2373 e-mail: jstraw@worldnet.att.net

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notice
Name: kathy de bari
From: Burlington, VT
Time: Jun 22, 1997 18:45
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Website:
Comments: I wanted to know if anyone has paddled around in Ferdinand Bog. Tom and I were up there this morning and got lost. It was raining hard by the time we got a topo map so we cancelled. Does anyone have good directions or anything to tell us about the streams and ponds. We were looking mainly for good wildlife viewing. Thanks.

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inquiry
Name: Chris Grace
From: Mass
Time: Jun 19, 1997 11:17
Referred by: Search Engine
Website:
Comments: I am seeking advice... What is the best way to get started in river kayaking. I always loved canoes on Champlain, but now I have money. I want to see if like kayaking enough to get outfitted. Any advice?

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inquiry
Name: Mike Fullerton
From: No. Calais, VT
Time: Jun 18, 1997 21:07
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Website:
Comments: Short notice, I know, but Randy & I are looking for a couple more boaters for the Dead River this Weekend (JUNE 21). E-mail or call 802 456 8701 by Thursday P.M.

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inquiry
Name: Hugh Miller
From: Canterbury,England
Time: Jun 16, 1997 07:59
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Website:
Comments: Hi Guys, I'll be in your part of the world weekend 28th June, and would like somebody to paddle with, and also to hire a kayak I've paddled upto class 5 throughout Europe. Please email me, and include a phone number, as I'll be in the US from 17th June Hugh Miller

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inquiry
Name: David Avigdor
From: Hadley, NY
Time: Jun 15, 1997 22:22
Referred by: Search Engine
Website:
Comments: Does anyone know how to find out when dam releases will occur on the Sacandaga River (NY)

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for sale or wanted
Name: peter huber
From: monkton
Time: Jun 11, 1997 13:57
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Website:
Comments: Hi, I'm a member. I'm looking for a cheapo canoe for a college age friend in the $100 range. Any help is appreciated. Peter

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inquiry
Name: Tony Shaw
From: Williston
Time: Jun 11, 1997 22:39
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Website:
Comments: Hey, do you have a stable 16 or 17 foot canoe my family could borrow for a camping/fishing trip in NH from June 20-22?

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for sale or wanted
Name: Anne Rathbun
From: Burlington, Vermont
Time: Jun 9, 1997 16:36
Referred by: Search Engine
Website:
Comments: Hi ! I am looking to buy a 2 person sea kayak. Know of anyone selling ?

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inquiry Name: ken roberts
From: huntington vt.
Time: Jun 1, 1997 18:51
Referred by: Search Engine
Website:
Comments: looking for some one to paddle the hudson gorge wed. 6-4-97 call 434-4707 or 862-2714 thanks, ken/bert

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notice
Name: Tony Shaw
From: Williston VT
Time: May 30, 1997 19:58
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Comments: The VPC Summer Meeting is Wednesday June 4th at the Malletts Bay Yacht Club (272 Lake Shore Drive, Colchester, VT). Potluck dinner is at 6PM, with meeting and program to follow. Come at 4:30 and paddle the Bay with Peter Briggs and John Wolfe. The NEW club T-shirts will be available too! Call Eric Bishop (899-1865) to RSVP.

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notice
Name: Eric Bishop 802-899-1865
From: Jericho, VT
Time: 1997-05-09 18:28:00
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Comments: A Patagonia paddle jacket was found Mother's Day near the take out on a river in northern Vermont. If it's yours (and you can identify it) give me a call.

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Name: Peter Just
Referred by: Search Engine
From: Williamstown, Mass.
Time: 1997-05-09 18:28:00
Comments: When I went up to Somerset Reservoir two weeks ago (April 27th), it was still iced over. Does anyone have any idea of current conditions? When Somerset Res. will be iced out?

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Name: Kate Rinard
Referred by: Bow and Stern
From: MASS
Time: 1997-05-06 10:05:00
Comments: I'm loooking to buy either a used Wave Sport Lazer or a Pirouette S. Please e-mail if you have any to sell or know of any being sold. Thanks! email: karinard@mhc.mtholyoke.edu

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Name: Stuart Savel
Referred by: GORP
From: Chester VT
Time: 1997-05-05 08:54:00
Comments: I am looking for imformation about the "Lake Champlain Trail" maps campsites etc.

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Name: Richard Allen
Referred by: Bow and Stern
From: Essex, Vermont
Time: 1997-05-04 21:32:00
Comments: I am interested in hearing from people willing to explore the possibility of taking a a multi-night canoe trip with myself and my 13 yr. old son. We are both experienced canoeists and campers. Have done many trips in Adks. Would like to consider Canada, Maine, etc. Interested in longer time out and new scenery. Scheduling is flexible for the summer (I am a school teacher.) Have own equipment. Would like to add at least two more boats for safety and company.

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Name: David Diederich
Referred by: "confessed VPC WWW denizen"
From: Colchester
Time: 1997-04-30 19:53:00
Comments: FOR SALE....WHITEWATER KAYAK DAGGER OUTBURST, WITH FLOATATION AND BACK-BAND. ONE SEASON OLD. $450.00 FIRM.CALL DAVE DIEDERICH @ 802-658-5181 IN COLCHESTER VT.

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Name: Bob Little
Referred by: Search Engine
From: michigan
Time: 1997-04-29 18:10:00
Comments: i want to buy a CAPTION or IMPULSE canoe by DAGGER...also a mad river GUIDE email me w/ phone# lets make a deal!!!!!!!

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Name: Tony
Referred by: "confessed VPC WWW denizen"
From: Williston
Time: 1997-04-25 06:00:00
Comments: We are going to need organizers for summer and fall trips, including flatwater and whitewater; the next 'Bow and Stern' Deadline is May 15. Please look at your availability & interest and give me a call.(802) 879-1655. T.

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Name: Jeff LaVerdiere
Website: Great Glen Trails
Referred by: Search Engine
From: Maine/NH
Time: 1997-04-16 17:17:00
Comments: Greetings! I am the Paddling Programs Director at Great Glen Trails. But most importantly I'm a lover of all boats and all the kinds of waters to paddle them. I average 140 -160 days on the water paddling and teaching everything from w.w. kayak and canoe to sea kayaking and Freestyle canoeing. Being an ACA Instructor Trainer has allowed me to share my love for paddlesport with everyone from recreational weekend boaters to paddleport professionals who's job it is to teach! I hope that you will stop by and see our incredible base lodge and facility located in Pinkham Notch NH. Please feel free to wander in and talk to me!

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