Name: Randy Mead From: Fairfax,Vermont Time: Feb 7, 2000 19:49
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	Name: Eric Bishop From: Jericho Time: Feb 7, 2000 20:49
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments:

Is anyone interested in a commercial raft trip on the class V Bottom Moose near Old Forge NY this spring? I am looking into going in April? Cost? You must have some whitewater experience, I'm pretty sure.

	Name: Tony Shaw From: Williston Time: Feb 10, 2000 08:45
Referred by: Bow and Stern (Favorite) Website: Pool session signup Comments:

Space is available in the Sat. Feb. 12 pool session at Twin Oaks. Sign up/show up if you can! We are looking for 10 at least (to break even). If you're busy 2/12, put it on your calendar for 2/19 or 2/26.
Peeling out,
Tony
879-1655
http://members.aol.com/BOATFUL/rolling2.htm

	Name: Scott Bell From: American Canoe Association Time: Feb 10, 2000 11:37
Referred by: Word of Mouth (Favorite) Website: American Canoe Association Comments:

Please visit the new and vastly improved ACA Web Site at:

http://www.acanet.org/

ACANET represents the beginning of a new era in the ACA’s online presence. Those visiting ACANET will see a new user-friendly design and find many great new features that are being added to better serve the nation's paddlers.

These features include:

ACTION NET - Destined to be the most innovative and comprehensive place on the web for paddlers to learn about and act on conservation and other critical issues that affect paddling. Concerned paddlers can compose and send letters to elected representatives and federal agencies directly from ACANET. Never before has helping protect the places you paddle been so easy.

ONLINE FORMS- Instructors and event coordinators can now easily download the paperwork they need such as waivers, registration forms, and report forms directly from ACANET using Adobe Acrobat® reader which can also be downloaded from the site.

MORE INFORMATION - By accessing ACANET, paddlers of all disciplines and skill levels will have access to more useful information ranging from tips for beginners to the latest weather and water level information.

SECURE TRANSACTIONS - A secure server that permits safe credit card transactions supports ACANET. Paddlers can join the association more easily and can purchase ACA merchandise online.

This is just the beginning! ACANET will be constantly improving and evolving to better meet the needs of the paddlesports community.

	Name: Ken From: NY Time: Feb 11, 2000 21:28
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments:

'Would like to buy a used rec kayak.

	Name: Laura From: NY Time: Feb 11, 2000 21:36
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments:

I am looking for a complete set of wooden gunwales and decks for a Mad River Explorer [16'4"].

	Name: Jason From: Time: Feb 14, 2000 00:15
Referred by: AOL Listing (Favorite) Website: Outdoorplay Comments:

Check out the photos and interview w/ extreme kayaker Tao Berman

at www.outdoorplay.com

enjoy,

	Name: Guy Bateman From: Randolph, VT Time: Feb 15, 2000 06:25
Referred by: "confessed VPC WWW denizen" Comments:

Looks like I'm moving to Montana. I got a job offer I couldn't refuse. I have some stuff I'd like to sell, if anyone is interested:

Infinity Quantum whitewater kayak, pink, medium volume, 11' 3" long, excellent condition, only $350. to VPC members.

Jag "Tightskirts" sprayskirt, with rubber rand, for standard size kayak cockpit, size small, like new, $40. OBO.

Drysuit, OS Systems "Breeze," nylon, with integral neoprene feet, teal and black. Men's medium, new, worn once. $225. OBO.

call Guy Bateman @ 802-728-4415, or e-mail
gbateman@together.net

Thanks.

Guy.

	Name: Free Surf From: Wisconsin Time: Feb 18, 2000 12:40
Referred by: AOL Listing (Favorite) Website: Free Surf USA Comments:

Free Intern Access is available nationally from at least 8 companies. You can download one or all at http://www.freesurfusa.com
They are 100% free with no strings attached.

	Name: Tony Shaw From: Williston Time: Feb 20, 2000 16:49
Referred by: "confessed VPC WWW denizen" Comments:

The VPC spring meeting is once again at the Essex Jct. Congregational Church, a couple hundred yards east of 5 corners on Rt 15 East, on the right. It's potluck, starting at 5:30 pm Sunday March 5. Al Stirt will have a slideshow and presentation from a summer 1999 Northwest Territories Trip -- "Yellow Knife to Baker Lake".

	Name: Joanna From: Vt Time: Feb 20, 2000 17:24
Referred by: Search Engine Comments:

I am looking for advice on buying my first kayak. I am interested in paddling on lakes, ponds and rivers. I have looked at a Perception Swifty and Old Town Loon models. What kind of boat should I get? Does anyone have a good used boat I could buy?

	Name: Jenny From: Richmond, VA Time: Feb 24, 2000 12:38
Referred by: Search Engine (Favorite) Website: Coastal Canoeists Comments:

My friend and I will be leaving Richmond, VA on May 20 to spend two weeks in New England. We have been to Vermont once several years ago and paddled the Battenkill, Winooski (below the dam), and Lamoille (above a lake). We would have liked to paddle more, but found it difficult to arrange shuttles with one vehicle -- hence, this message. We are looking for people with whom to paddle while we are in the area. I am an intermediate level open boater with about 15 years experience. My friend paddles a sit-on-top kayak or sometimes paddles tandem with me in an open canoe. Please contact me via e-mail if you know of any trips that we could join. We would be glad to return the favor should you ever come to Virginia. Thanks.

	Name: Ken Perrault From: Clifton Park, NY Time: Feb 24, 2000 14:45
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments:

27th ANNUAL TENANDEHO WHITE WATER DERBY
&
3rd ANNUAL SLALOM RACE Sunday April 2,2000
at MECHANICVILLE, NY. Race Day registration 9to11AM at DiSienna Furniture (Round Lake Rd.) Mechanicville NY. Canoes & Kayaks, all classes. Entry fee $10 per person per event.
Distance 4.5 miles. Flatwater with stretches of classII and possibly classIII (depending on water level) Races suited for novice skills. Starts at Coons Crossing Rd and meanders to Mechanicville on the Hudson. For details call Mike Capeci at (518)695-5416 [58 Church St. Schylerville, NY 12871]

	Name: Lisa von Kann From: Barnet Time: Feb 25, 2000 08:54
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Hi. I am interested in seeing a Pokeboat up close before I decide to purchase one. Is there anyone in Vermont who owns the vagabond model who would be willing to show it to me?
Thanks very much.

Lisa von Kann
748-8291 (w)

	Name: James Raboin From: Georgia, Vt Time: Feb 25, 2000 11:01
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments:

Does anyone out there have any insight as to how the rivers look after this meltdown and rain? I am working 7-7 all weekend and cannot get a good look at them, but I could get Sunday off if there was something good to paddle! Post a reply or call me at 527 - 8328. Thanks.

	Name: Allan Berggren From: Claremont, NH Time: Feb 26, 2000 20:30
Referred by: Bow and Stern (Favorite) Website: Merrimack Valley Paddlers Comments:

Jeff LaVerdiere has offered to build an ACA Whitewater Instructors Course covering probably three weekends if we can get another 5 people besides myself to participate. ACA certification is the gold standard for instructors, employment, etc. Costs are about half what you might expect to pay other places. Any takers?

	Name: Allan Berggren From: Time: Feb 26, 2000 20:38
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	Name: Allan Berggren From: Claremont, NH Time: Feb 26, 2000 20:39
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments:

My friend John Deming is going to be running the Mad in a fund-raiser. Could someone local let us know when it opens so we can do a practice run?

	Name: Chris Weed From: Burlington, VT Time: Feb 26, 2000 22:51
Referred by: "confessed VPC WWW denizen" Comments:

The Winooski at Essex Junction was up to 4,580 cfs at 9:45 PM -- up 870 cfs from 8 hours earlier. A lot of ice should break loose tonight. I'll bet 6,000+ by 8 AM Sunday morning, and 9,500+ by 8 PM.

The flow at the Lamoille's East Georgia gauge is still being reported as "ice".

	Name: Chris Weed From: Burlington, VT Time: Feb 27, 2000 12:38
Referred by: "confessed VPC WWW denizen" Comments:

The season is open at the Chace/Champlain Mill rapids, currently running at 3,600-3,700 cfs.* Three boaters came out at 12:20 PM, and are surfing on the Chace Mill side as I write this. (Several tons of free floating ice came through during the previous two hours.)

[* Looks like my projection for the flow was a little high.]

	Name: Joanna From: Time: Feb 28, 2000 10:26
Referred by: Search Engine Comments:

Does anyone have a used Acaidia in good condition that they would be willing to sell? I am also interested in comperable models. Please get back to me. Thanks, Joanna

	Name: Chris Weed From: Burlington, VT Time: Feb 28, 2000 15:36
Referred by: "confessed VPC WWW denizen" Comments:

The Winooski blew past my original projection today:

12,100 cfs at 9:45 AM
15,900 cfs at 1:45 PM, 11.17 feet

Flood stage is 15 feet. The stage graph at 1:45 is just 10-15 degrees short of vertical.

See http://bowdnhbow.er.usgs.gov/rt-cgi/gen_stn_pg?station=04290500.

	Name: Anthony From: Mass. Time: Feb 29, 2000 19:26
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments:

Perception Dancer Proline Modelw/ spray skirt $425. Bought as leftover , used only one season.