From: Richmond, Vermont
Time: May 2, 1998 17:16
Comments: I'm looking to buy a medium-large wetsuit. Please email if you have any info.
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Name: Amy From: Richmond, Vermont Time: May 2, 1998 17:16 |
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Referred by: Word of Mouth Comments: I'm looking to buy a medium-large wetsuit. Please email if you have any info. | |
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Name: Jeff Lavediere From: NH Time: May 4, 1998 14:35 |
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Referred by: MVP, AMC, etc. Comments: The American Canoe Associatiation and Great Glen Trails are teaming up to offer Instructor Certification Workshops in Kayak and Canoe this May and June. To find out more about these workshop call Jeff LaVerdiere at (603) 466-2333 or email me at totfc@usa.net ALSO...Have New Wave Cruise Control, Sleek and Attitude for sale -- Good to Excellent condition. Less than one seasons use. Will sell from $500 - $600. | |
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Name: Pat Cleary From: St. Albans Bay, VT Time: May 4, 1998 17:47 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: Sunday, May 10 beginning at 8:30 AM with a racer's meeting is the 4th annual Fiddlehead Slalom. Directions:From the South take I-89 North to Exit 7,Barre, VT, take Rt. 62 to 302 West, turn left on 302 and go to Rt. 2, turn right on Rt. 2 East, take left on Gallison Hill Road just past BP gas station and take the next dirt road to the right to the race site. From the North, take I-89 South to Exit 8, Montpelier, take Rt. 2 East thru Montpelier. Stay on Rt. 2 and turn on Gallison Hill Road and proceed as above. Late registrations will be accepted Saturday up to a 125 Boats. Course Set-up:Help is needed Friday PM and Saturday AM to set wires and gates. Contact Ray Ingram for times to be there at 879-4286 if you can help. We're hoping for open practice from 10am-4pm on Saturday if the course is up by then. Even if you're not racing Sunday, Come down Saturday and give it a shot. Any help on Sunday with judging and scoring would be greatly appreciated. You can find out all you need to know about the Fiddlehead Slalom at the ACA Atlantic Division WWOC Committee Site at http://www.bestweb.net/~keech/aca.htm. Go to the NESS heading (New England Slalom Series). You can e-mail before Wednesday night if you're interested in any other details. | |
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Name: John Hulbert From: Barre, VT Time: May 6, 1998 21:20 |
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Referred by: Word of Mouth Comments: Looking for another dancer or something similiar for starting out plus accessories. | |
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Name: Bart Proctor From: British Columbia Time: May 7, 1998 00:57 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern (Favorite) Website: Kayaking on the Northcoast of British Columbia Canada Comments: If you would like to kayak in a remote and pristine area on the northcoast of British Columbia then view our web page at: http://www.marlintravel.com/oona.htm We rent kayaks and take people with their own kayaks to our village on the east side of Porcher island. These inland coastal waterways are some of the best kayaking areas in the world. | |
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Name: sandy From: Connecticut/California Time: May 8, 1998 15:09 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: Hello Everyone - My boyfriend and I just moved to CT from CA. We just bought a 16' Old Town canoe. I am sooo unfamiliar with all the paddling here. We are looking for a great 3 day trip in Vermont. Not TOO difficult but not boring either. What are some of the best rivers with the most beautiful waterfalls where it is not going to be overcrowded with drunk high school kids? Please help we have a trip planned on Memorial Day..... | |
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Name: Sherry Mahady From: EJ Time: May 10, 1998 19:46 |
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Referred by: Discover-Vermont (Favorite) Website: Eleanor Roosevelt Comments: Hellllp!! Where can I rent a Naturalist or Keowee for a couple of days in the Burlington area? Please e-mail answer--time is short. If you want to sell a used Naturalist, please let me know. Thanks! | |
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Name: Tom Yurista From: Middlebury Time: May 11, 1998 08:36 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: Thank-you, Ray Ingram and Pat Cleary, for a great job hosting and running the fourth annual Fiddlehead Slalom, 10 May 1998. | |
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Name: Terry Hoye From: South Burlington Time: May 13, 1998 11:31 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: Just a note to say thanks to Kevin, Andy, Becky & the rest of the guys on the Lower White trip last weekend. It was my first time on a river in my sea kayak & it seemed to work pretty well. However, if anyone has an old ww for sale, I might be interested. | |
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Name: Gary Cayia From: Barre,Vermont Time: May 13, 1998 17:52 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: I am selling a new,never used OLD TOWN CANOE.It is a Discovery133k that lists for $729 new.I am asking $500.I can be reached after 4:00 at (802)476-8388 or e-mail me at Gcay958@aol.com | |
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Name: peter ashley From: boston Time: May 18, 1998 22:47 |
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Referred by: Search Engine Comments: I have a kevlar New Wave slalom kayak, "extrabat" model, for sale, including skirt. It's in good condition, although it has a small patch on the stern. Probably better for a smaller paddler although I fit in at 175. I'd guess the design is 10-15 years old. asking $300. | |
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Name: John "Caveman" Gray From: NYC Time: May 18, 1998 23:05 |
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Referred by: search engine (Favorite) Website: SeaCanoe & SeaCanoe Expeditions Comments: "SeaCanoe is a great new concept in adventure travel - an ideal Ecotourism model with exciting and innovative new economics." -- Dr. John Hemming, Director Emeritus, Royal Geographical Society
Caveman demos the Sea Explorer at Friday Afternoon and Saturday morning demos in New York City (Lower Manhattan) on Friday afternoon, May 22 and Saturday morning, May 23.
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Name: Tony Shaw From: Williston Time: May 19, 1998 07:43 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments:Hello paddlers!! Please include the VPC in your summer plans by volunteering to organize one or more trips. Trips may range from lake cruising to overnight canoe-camping to rip-roaring whitewater, but I need to hear from you by THIS WEEKEND in order for your trip to be listed in the upcoming Bow & Stern. The following online resources are available to help:
1998 VPC Trips (http://members.aol.com/BOATFUL/trips98.htm)
Take a few minutes to select your destination(s) today........and commit! The VPC trips schedule is only as good as YOU make it!! | |
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Name: Joshua Hudson, Phone: 635-2459 or in NY 315-659-8638 From: Johnson, VT Time: May 20, 1998 13:38 |
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Referred by: Discover-Vermont (Favorite) Website: http://www.K2.com Comments: MUST SELL! I need to sell a Perception Whiplash as soon as possible. It has only two months of summer use. Yellow with black speckal, wonderful play, surf, and river boat. I am 6'3" and can no longer fit in it. Originaly wanted $650, now and firm asking $550! Jump on this great price! Call soon I am leaving VT to seek whiter water on 5-22. Phone: 635-2945 or NY 315-659-8638 | |
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Name: Neil Ulman From: Craftsbury, VT Time: May 20, 1998 18:32 |
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Referred by: Search Engine Comments: Paddled last Fri. & Sat. on the Missisquoi from Highwater, Quebec to Enosburg Falls, VT with buddy in 17.5 ft. canoe with about 100 lbs of camping gear, trying to get to Lake Champlain. Used AMC River Guide to VT & NH and US and Canadian Topo Maps. River was very low. Unable to put in at North Troy, VT because water was low and only road access is under the rail bridge down a steep 60 -ft bank into a gorge. If someone knows a better way, I'd be grateful for info. Took local advice to put in at Highwater, Que, 1.4 miles up the road from US/CAN border. Very nice flatwater/quickwater paddle for 10 miles to US Customs re-entry at East Richford. Thence many shallows requiring disembarkation and dragging or linign canoe. Portage at Richford as described by AMC Guide. Camped about two miles downstream from Richford. Entertained by beavers. Lined and paddled shallow rapids for next quarter mile. Lined and paddled rapids over washed out dam at Samsonville. At Enosburg Falls, the AMC Guide isn't much help, at least not in low water conditions. It doesn't even mention 0.3 miles of ledge rapids that start about 200 yards below the dam. We had to unload the canoe just to line over the shallows. Took a long time. A much better low water portage is to take out on left at the "DANGER DAM" sign, cross the first bridge and keep going straight down St. Alban's St. for 0.4 miles. Just past the little, square, red brick building on the left at the bottomof the hill, hang a left and go 20 yards through parking lot to where a small creek shown on the topo mao enters the river. This takes you completely past the ledgy rapids. My friend developed medical problems here and we ended the trip. Looking for someone to go from Enosburg Falls to Lake Champlain when the water is higher. | |
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Name: John Finley From: Cavendish, VT Time: May 20, 1998 19:06 |
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Referred by: "confessed VPC WWW denizen" Comments: I'm no different than just about everybody else, I'm looking to buy too. Naturally I would like the best for nothing but am willing to pay nothing for something instead. Seriously, I'm looking for good used beginners canoe.A sort of a family mobile, no need for any thing super quick. Just trying to turn the young'n on to the out doors. If any body knows of something that fits the bill I'd appreciate a quick line about it. Thanks in advance for any help. | |
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Name: John From: NH Time: May 21, 1998 10:31 |
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Referred by: MVP, AMC, etc. (Favorite) Website: FloodStage.com Comments: Hey Folks, I've posted another bunch of movies from the West River. These are from late in the day Saturday, and are REALLY good!
Enjoy. | |
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Name: John From: VT Time: May 26, 1998 21:45 |
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Referred by: Search Engine Comments: Looking for a nice used touring or sea kayak. I'm 175lb and a beginner. Thanks | |
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Name: Dave From: Fairfax Time: May 27, 1998 20:58 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: Has anyone been to the Rougue in Quebec yet this year or have info on the level? I am planning on going this weekend if anyone is interested. | |
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Name: Dan From: NJ [No jokes please:(} Time: May 29, 1998 20:04 |
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Referred by: Search Engine Comments: I know nothing about canoes, kayaks or paddles. But, I have been biking and jogging along this great river/canal for the last couple of months and think a kayak would be a great way to enjoy it even further. I'm 6'2" male 195#'s. I plan to paddle mostly on the Res. and Lakes, occasionally I will take it in the ocean (just past the waves) and on some rivers. Most of my trips will be day trips with the occasional overnight. I have rented a few kayaks and I really like the ability to go quickly with good tracking and some storage portals. There are so many different types of kayaks out there I'm confused which one or type is right for me...I'm thinking a Loon I 13'6" or an Egret 14'6". Any info is greatly appreciated. | |
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Name: Kevin From: PA & VT Time: May 30, 1998 03:08 |
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Referred by: Search Engine Comments: I'm a Pennsylvannia paddler who grew up in VT. On a recent trip home, I noticed the Cold River from Rutland to Shrewsbury looked like a fun creek to run. Has anyone ever run this creek which follows the Cold River Road? If so, what level does it have to be at? Based on the elevation changes of the road, I'm guessing it to be much fun! Thanks. | |
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Name: Kelly Puster From: Time: May 31, 1998 22:56 |
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Referred by: Search Engine Comments: I have a Perception Pirouette S (quartz - purple), and I will include a spray skirt (Snap Dragon, Lg cockpit, Med waist, black neoprene) and a PFD (Perception, Med, purple/black) for $500 OBO. Feel free to e-mail me with questions. Willing to negotiate shipping. Thanks! E-mail krpuster@gcronline.com | |
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Name: Steve Hare From: Middlebury, Vermont Time: Jun 1, 1998 18:05 |
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Referred by: Word of Mouth (Favorite) Website: Vermont Sun Comments: C-1 Crozier 190 for sale, Excellent condition, $1095 Barton Lightweight 51" Racing Paddle for sale, $95 | |
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Name: Mickie From: Winsted, CT Time: Jun 1, 1998 22:19 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: Anyone headed for the Esopus release (Catskills) NY this weekend to paddle (not into the racing part)? Everyone I know is doing something else, same ole excuses! | |
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Name: Bart Proctor From: British Columbia Time: Jun 5, 1998 02:10 |
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Referred by: WebTreks (Favorite) Website: Oona River Getaways Comments: Hello Last week I had an Australian kayak tour operator out in Oona River and we took a cruise around the area and he was really impressed by all the small waterways and islands and the fact that the whole area was unpopulated. Two of the areas that I showed him was Kitkatla Inlet which is about 8 miles south of Oona River down Ogden Channel and the other place is about 25 miles south of Oona River down Petrel Channel which we refer to as the Anger Island Area. You can easily paddle around both these areas for a week as they are big areas. Anger Island area is really impressive because it is a series of islands that is like a maize with names like Cosine Is. TangentIs. Sine Is. and Logarithimic Point. It must been a mathematician that named these islands. This area is really protected and they have an unusual passage called Ala Passage that hooks up with a series of different little inlets called Irie Inlet, Curtis Inlet. One nice feature of this area that the whole area is unpopulated, lots of bird and marine life and protected in all winds. If you follow Ala Passage it connects up into another area that has a series of Inlets and small bays connected out of it and it is called Mink Trap Bay. This is a big area and you can easily use up ten days kayaking around here. I do recommend Anger Island because it is unexplored area and it is sheltered from winds at all times. If you decide to look for charts for the BC coast you might want to look for charts that show Porcher Island as Kitkatla Inlet is at the bottom of Porcher Island. These charts are of Northern British Columbia just below Southeast Alaska. The community of Oona River is 25 miles south of Oona River on the east side as Porcher Island is about 15 miles long. The other chart that you would want is Petrel Channel and Approaches which shows the channel that goes down to Anger Island. Petrel Channel is formed between the islands of Pitt Island and McCaulley Island. You can drive to Prince Rupert from Vancouver or catch the ferry from Port Hardy on the top of Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert. We have a boat that is a 37 foot Deltaga hull boat and it is no problem putting a number of kayaks on deck. We usually have people leave their vechile at our house in the Prince Rupert area here and it is only a 5 minute walk down to the dock. The trip to Oona River is about 3 hours and we have two houses out there where we use one of the houses for ourselves and the other 3 bedroom house we use for our guests. We shuttle people and organize group tours and you can check out our web page at http://www.marlintravel.com/oona.htm. However, when people call us we try to accomodate them in organizing a trip to fit their needs as some people do day trips out of Oona River and some people want to do 7-10 day trips down in remote areas. If any of this interests you give me a call at 250-628-3302 or bproctor@mail.kaien.com and I can provide you with more information
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Name: Sean O'Connel From: Maine Time: Jun 6, 1998 09:06 |
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Referred by: Search Engine Comments: I need a RPM or a Whip-it in fair condition. I will pay $500 dollars for your boat if you cna bring it up to Bangor, Maine. E-mail me if you want to sell your boat. | |
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Name: Linda Weiss From: Burlington, VT Time: Jun 12, 1998 10:09 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: I have a WaveSport Frankenstein for sale. In excellent condition. $450. Check out the Frank!!! | |
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Name: Walt Bailey From: Arlington, MA Time: Jun 13, 1998 17:56 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: Dagger Blast for sale: 1 year old, great shape, makes great boat for smaller paddlers (women or men below 150lbs). $450 | |
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Name: Tom From: VT Time: Jun 16, 1998 03:07 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: To Kevin from PA/VT: the Cold River is a wonderful creek, class II-III+, no gauge that I know of. Did have a couple of river-wide strainers last weekend (6/14/98). One larger drop (8-10ft) toward the end at a rock dam, recommend shore scout river right the first time. Run it right down the middle at most water levels. I believe Rutland to Shrewsbury is uphill--recommend running it the other way. | |
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Name: Tim Yarrow From: Time: Jun 18, 1998 08:50 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: Paddled Mad River from Moretown Dam 6/15 and 6/17. 6/15 level was 5.5 feet at iron bridge - more wavy and less technical. 6/17 level was down to 4.25 feet at 6:00 pm put-in. One of our group coming from Waitsfield said that a surge of water from the AM deluge over Warren was making it's way down, and sure enough, the gauge read 6.0 feet when we passed by at 8:15 pm. Lots of good surfing spots, and the glassy wave at the final drop was just starting to form up nicely. | |
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Name: Lisette Proulx From: Sherbrooke Quebec Time: Jun 19, 1998 10:45 |
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Referred by: Search Engine Comments: We are a family with young children(4 and 5). We went on a few canoe-camping trip last year and are now looking for a week or so family outing of canoe-camping, We would like to go on a real back-country experience with our kids but with experienced people. Any trip like that planned that we can join? | |
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Name: Karen Armstrong From: Massachusetts Time: Jun 21, 1998 10:03 |
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Referred by: Search Engine Comments: For Sale: Savage - Fury, 1 1/2 years old. Good play boat. $450 o.n.o. | |
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Name: Terry Hoye From: S. Burlington Time: Jun 23, 1998 17:55 |
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Referred by: Discover-Vermont Comments: I have a 17' sea kayak, but recently took the VPC whitewater clinic. I like ww alot and would like to swap my sea kayak on a daily basis for a white water kayak. I'm not picky about the brand or condition except it would be nice if it can accomodate someone (me) who is 6ft.0", 180 pounds. Each party should be responsible for any damage. If you're interested, call me at 802-223-9624 or e-mail. | |
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Name: Tom Yurista From: Middlebury Time: Jun 24, 1998 10:49 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: Does anyone know the day/date of this year's big Kenebec release/generator test? It's usually over the Fourth of July weekend, but we haven't been able to find the date anywhere. Please post it here. | |
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Name: jk From: Amherst, Ma Time: Jun 24, 1998 20:08 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: I believe the Kenebec is having the generator test on Monday July 6th. I'm rafting not paddling.... | |
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Name: Steve Lawson From: Bolton, VT Time: Jun 26, 1998 14:19 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: I am looking for a used whitewater solo canoe that is suitable for play boating and river running. | |
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Name: Dan Busse From: Burlington Time: Jun 27, 1998 17:30 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: Looking for a whip-it or RPM. If anyone has got one they're willing to sell please let me know. | |
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Name: allen d honaker From: lee ma Time: Jun 28, 1998 08:13 |
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Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: Seeking info on where to pull out and stay overnight on the ct river south of Enfield ct. Marinas , B&B's etc. | |