Name: Peter From: Boston Time: Sep 1, 1998 16:34

Referred by: GORP Comments: I want to do a two or three day stretch of the Otter Creek in a couple of weeks, but I can't figure out where to camp overnight. It looks like the last stretch before Lake Champlain is the best, maybe spending the third day in the Dead Creek, but I'm having problems locating a put in, take out, and camping spot. Does Vergennes to the Lake sound right for a relaxed couple of days? Any info would be much appreciated, thanks.

Name: Tom From: Middlebury Time: Sep 4, 1998 07:02

Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: To Peter: Canoe Campimg Vermont is one of the better guides that contains information about Otter Creek. Vergennes to Lake Champlain is a nice stretch, but not very far(5miles?) and would make for a very relaxed couple of days. Also, there is motor boat traffic from the lake to the restaurants in Vergennes on that stretch of the creek. The stretch from Wallingford to either Brandon or Middlebury is nice, with a couple of obstructions to carry around. Middlebury has a waterfall downtown that you want to avoid for sure, then there are four dams and a small gorge that require portages in the next few miles. From the weybridge park, just downstream of the Weybridge dam, the creek is clear until the waterfalls in downtown Vergennes. There is almost no motorboat use upstream from the falls in Vergennes. You con call me at home after Labor Day if you'd like. 802-388-9750

	Name: Tom From: Middlebury Time: Sep 4, 1998 07:07
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: BEAVER RIVER RENDEZVOUS. Labor Day weekend. Whitewater. New York. VPC. See you there.

	Name: Rob Robertson From: Poughkeepsie NY Time: Sep 4, 1998 20:05
Referred by: MVP, AMC, etc. (Favorite) Website: Victoria Strauss Comments: WTB: C1 Paddled a C1 a couple of weeks ago, and now I have to have one.

Name: Bill M. From: Cincinnati, Ohio Time: Sep 5, 1998 21:21

Referred by: Search Engine Comments: I will be in Vermont on business during the week of September 7 and will stay over the following weekend, Sept. 12 and 13. I have paddled class III/IV water in the past but due to shoulder surgery I have not paddled for two seasons. The shoulder is better now and I thought next weekend might be a good time to get back on the water. I usually paddle a Dancer. Is it possible to rent a similar boat and get a shuttle (I will probably be alone) at one of the outfitters; if so, which one. Another option would be to hire a guide-private instructor or I could sign up for a class at one of the outfitters, any suggestions. I can bring wetsuit, helmet, etc. but I can't bring boat on airplane. Thanks. Bill

	Name: Robyn Battaile From: Burlington Time: Sep 9, 1998 20:38
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: I live next to the Chase Mill rapids grade 3 to 5- , depending on water levels. I'm out at least three times a week playing; there are ALWAYS play spots available no matter what the river level. Come on out anytime after 3 P.M. tuesday thursday friday and weekends i'll see you out there.

Name: MARK JANTZER From: BELLEFONTE, PA Time: Sep 9, 1998 21:25

Referred by: Discover-Vermont Comments: I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A MAD RIVER CANOE (BELIEVE IT OR NOT!) AND HAVE TO VISIT WAITSFIELD SOMETIME NEXT MONTH (OCT). I WOULD LIKE TO SPEND A COUPLE OF EXTRA DAYS CAMPING AND PADDLING. I'VE NEVER BEEN TO VERMONT AND DON'T HAVE A CLUE WHERE TO GO. MAYBE I'M STRANGE, BUT I DO LIKE FLAT WATER, PARTICULARLY QUIET MOUNTAIN LAKES. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

	Name: Jonathan From: Connecticut Time: Sep 14, 1998 11:41
Referred by: GORP Comments: For Sale - Mad River Canoe - Howler. $600. 15 ft white water canoe. used once. purple, with a 28 in width, made of Royalex. weight 50 lbs. has an extreme rocker hull. for more info call ed at 203-878-7982

Name: Bob and Marvie Campbell From: Lower Bartonsville Time: Sep 14, 1998 14:49

Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: Annual Eddy Out at the Campbell,s during the West River week end. Pot luck dinner Saturday night. Bonfire and great conversation. Camping, floorspace, hot and cold water. Welcome to camp Friday night. No RSVP just come and enjoy. 35 minutes from Jamaica on VT 103 just 4mi. east of Chester left at turn past state police quarter mile to covered bridge and train tracks and you are there. Don't know us– that's fine come any how and leave with lots of new friends.

	Name: Peggy Parker From: Rochester, NY Time: Sep 20, 1998 01:44
Referred by: Search Engine Comments: I'll be in Burlington September 28 - 30 and would like to know of someplace to rent a kayak to do some paddling. Any information would be greatly appreciated :) Thanks from an Aquaholic!

Name: Chris From: Burlington, VT Time: Sep 21, 1998 11:49

Referred by: "confessed VPC WWW denizen" Comments: TO: Peggy (Rochester, NY) -- Try: 1) Umiak Outdoor Outfitters (Stowe), 802-253-2317, 800-479-3380 (not sure the toll-free # works). 2) Eastern Mountain Sports (S. Burlington), 864-0473. I'm quite sure they rent sea kayaks. 3) Paddleways (Burlington), 660-8606 -- touring and instruction, not sure about rentals. 4) SkiRack/Downhill Edge (Burlington), 862-2282. 5) Smugglers Notch Canoe Touring, 888-937-6266. They rent canoes and kayaks. 6) There is also a small kayak rental booth on the waterfront in Burlington, near Perkins Pier and the Community Boathouse. I don't know the name, or if they have closed for the season. The Burlington Parks & Recreation Dept. might be able to tell you more.

	Name: Chris Weed From: Burlington, VT Time: Sep 22, 1998 14:00
Referred by: "confessed VPC WWW denizen" Comments: I've been acquiring some whitewater experience in an old Perception Mirage I bought used about eight years ago. It's time to get a newer and better boat. I can afford a new one, but I am interested in what might be available used. (A longer boat with some downriver speed is preferable, e.g., a Pirouette. I'm 5'8", 200 lbs.) Phone: 863-2149.

Name: Henry Chalmers From: Atlanta, Georgia Time: Sep 23, 1998 15:15

Referred by: Search Engine Comments: Greetings from a warm-water neighbor to the South. I will be in Vermont from Friday, October 16 through Monday, October 19, and would love to paddle while I'm there. If you know of anyone who is planning a class III or IV paddle that weekend and wouldn't mind a tag-along, please e-mail me at henry.chalmers@agg.com, or call me at 404-873-8646 (day), 404-627-1415 (night). I promise to rescue you if you swim and regale you with stories of dry-top-less Southern paddles in the middle of March. I'll be staying in Maples Corner, near Montpelier. Thanks! Henry Chalmers

Name: Michele Witten From: Montpelier Time: Sep 28, 1998 14:04

Referred by: Bow and Stern (Favorite) Website: Friends of the Winooski River Comments: Hi All - Just a friendly reminder to *Tread Lightly* at river access points. I was out this weekend working on a streambank that Friends of the Winooski River has been working for 2 years to stabilize and vegetate. The site is on private property along Mill Brook in Jericho, near the intersection of Brown's Trace and Fitzsimonds Rd. We were very disappointed and saddened to see that the top 12-24 inches of the bank has recently been crushed back into a bare dirt shelf, largely destroying this year's work on that part of the bank, just as the vegetation had begun to take hold there. The landowners told us that the only people they had seen there was a group of kayakers either putting in or taking out, which seems consistent with the damage done. Our members and volunteers have put a lot of time and effort into this site. I tried to think of a way people could identify sites under restoration and take special caution there, but all banks should be treated with care. Please take care of our rivers -- Thanks!

	Name: B. Kay From: Western Mass. Time: Sep 29, 1998 07:09
Referred by: MVP, AMC, etc. Comments: Dagger Animas for sale - $675.00. Recieved great review on Great Outdoos Network web site. Purchased in the spring. Only used this season (ten to twelve times). Custom foam seat pad, back brace and hip padding. Located in Western Mass.

	Name: michael From: elmira ny Time: Oct 1, 1998 12:51
Referred by: Search Engine Comments: I am looking for a used Pyranah Micro 240. Prefer black if possible. Will pay reasonable price.

	Name: Aaron From: NH Time: Oct 4, 1998 22:59
Referred by: Search Engine Comments: Hi, I live in New Hampshire and I was wondering if anyone knew any club or organization around the area (vermont, mass. etc) that went whitewater kayaking often (weekly). If anyone has any information please contact me at "gnolhstein@aol.com" Thanks.

	Name: Tom From: Middlebury Time: Oct 5, 1998 10:34
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: Moose River Festival, Old Forge, New York. 17/18 October. Middle Moose II/III; Lower Moose III/IV; Bottom Moose IV/V. American Whitewater Festival, gathering, and auction Saturday night in Old Forge. For info call Chris Koll 315-652-8397.

	Name: Aaron From: NH Time: Oct 5, 1998 23:36
Referred by: Search Engine Comments: Hello I am deciding which boat to buy and I need a little help in doing so. I am a 5'11'' male who weighs 175 lbs. I am also an advanced beginner. I am deciding between the Perception Arc, Perception Overflow, or Perception Overflow X. If you have any advice please contact me. Thanks.

	Name: Linda From: Burlington Time: Oct 7, 1998 10:20
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: RPM for sale in Burlington. $350. You will have so much fun in this boat!!! Reply by email or call 802-660-8346.

Name: Chris Weed From: Burlington, VT Time: Oct 8, 1998 19:10

Referred by: "confessed VPC WWW denizen" Comments: Update on an interesting trip: The last VPC newsletter I received ended with a small announcement of a call for whitewater kayakers to participate in a first descent of a river in western China. The applicants needed to have solid class 4-5 skills. This morning's NPR Morning Edition (10/8) had an interview with Tom McEwan, who is one of 4 kayakers participating in a trip down the Tsang-Po River in Tibet -- the first ever to traverse the entire 140 mile length of the river, whose course runs through a gorge over 16,000 feet deep (3 miles). The expedition is now underway; the interview was by phone from Tibet. I guess these two items refer to the same trip. Anybody know further details? (The Morning Edition segment was brief.)

	Name: Phil Larkin From: springfield vermont Time: Oct 11, 1998 11:21
Referred by: Search Engine Comments: Wavesport Descent for sale $500.00. Creek boat,excellent condition.used five times.crosslinke,spins easily,surfs without being heavy handed,easy to boof,short boat with moderate volume.I've got too many toys and a baby on the way. call nights (802)885-2382

	Name: howard morse From: milton,vt. Time: Oct 13, 1998 08:00
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: I have a cedar strip canoe for sale. It was built in 1993 for my father who passed away that year. It has never been in the water and probably won't be as long as I own it. It weighs about 50# and is 16' in length. I would like $1500. Call 893-4461

	Name: Karen From: Kingston, NY Time: Oct 14, 1998 16:34
Referred by: Search Engine Comments: For Sale: Savage Fury $350 o.b.o. Tel. No. (914)340-9019

	Name: Tom Yurista From: Middlebury, VT Time: Oct 19, 1998 07:32
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: Many thanks to Chris and Caron Koll, Pete Skinner, and the town of Old Forge, NY for another great Moose River Festival. Looking forward to '99.

	Name: Joerg M. Schulz From: Germany Time: Oct 23, 1998 17:14
Referred by: Search Engine Comments: Hi, I am com ing to Burlington, VT for a short time (Oct 29 to Nov 8). Being an addicted paddler, (but only 2 Yrs of experience - not over grade III) I would not like to miss anything - If there is an excursion where I could take part in (have to rent all equipment in the US) - please mailto:joerg.schulz@cmpmail.com Thank you, joerg

	Name: Bill Rock From: Bondville Time: Nov 1, 1998 12:59
Referred by: Search Engine (Favorite) Website: Stratton Mountain Home page Comments: New resident looking for winter kayak instruction (roll classes) to prepare for the spring. Manchester area preferred. Thanks, Bill Rock

	Name: Richard From: Wilton N.H. Time: Nov 9, 1998 14:01
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: For Sale: Dagger Occoee, good condition, great outfitting! 575.00 or BO.

	Name: JB From: MD Time: Nov 13, 1998 18:10
Referred by: WebTreks Comments: WANTED: RPM in good shape. Will consider other great, all-around boats.

	Name: JB From: MD/VT Time: Nov 13, 1998 18:15
Referred by: GORP Comments: WANTED: RPM or other great, all-around boat

	Name: JB From: MD/VT Time: Nov 13, 1998 18:15
Referred by: GORP Comments: WANTED: RPM or other great, all-around boat

Name: Chris Skalka From: Baltimore, MD Time: Nov 13, 1998 21:00

Referred by: Word of Mouth Comments: Hi, I lived in beautiful VT several years ago, and have learned to paddle since moving away. I'm planning my first VT boating trip for this spring, and I'm very excited to experience the rivers up there. I'm mainly looking for class IV-V creeks. If anyone would care to share information on VT creeks with me, I'd really appreciate it-- I'm having trouble finding a good source! Maybe it's because y'all want to keep your gems a secret, which I understand... but me and my boating partner are nice :) Regards, thanks in advance for any info, -chris

	Name: BOB MARSHALL From: CENTRAL VT. Time: Nov 23, 1998 06:49
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments: LOOKING TO BUY 2 WW KAYAKS. NEED TO WORK FOR MY BOYS WHO WEIGH ABOUT 140LBS. MAYBE A CORSICA S OR CROSSFIRE.CAN BR REACHED BY E-MAIL OR AT 802/244/5724 EVENINGS

	Name: Eliott Cherry From: Portland, Maine Time: Nov 24, 1998 10:38
Referred by: Search Engine (Favorite) Website: Nautiraid For Sale Comments: 1982 Nautiraid single with accessories, excellent condition, $1400. 1989 Balogh Batwing complete sailing rig, in practically new condition, $650. Purchase boat and sailing rig together: $1700 for all. Located Portland, Maine. Contact Eliott at symphyonyop@ime.net, view photos at http://w3.ime.net/~symphonyop/kayak.htm

	Name: Rob From: NY Time: Nov 24, 1998 19:22
Referred by: MVP, AMC, etc. Comments: WTB solo Kevlar expedition-type canoe Looking for a really light boat for wilderness tripping.

	Name: Fred Ludwig From: Houlton, Maine Time: Nov 28, 1998 13:54
Referred by: WebTreks Comments: I have a wildwater (downriver) K-1 for sale. It is a K-L (Kyll), kevlar/carbon, built for abuse @ 29#. Excellent shape. $1800 for a new one; I'm asking $750. Can't beat it!

	Name: Kevin From: Oregon Time: Nov 30, 1998 01:37
Referred by: Search Engine Comments: I have a Dagger freefall LT with floats, and some gear I'll part with for $350

	Name: Kevin From: Oregon Time: Nov 30, 1998 01:37
Referred by: Search Engine Comments: I have a Dagger freefall LT with floats, and some gear I'll part with for $350

	Name: Kevin From: Oregon Time: Nov 30, 1998 01:38
Referred by: Search Engine Comments: I have a Dagger freefall LT with floats, and some gear I'll part with for $350