Name: Mike Ryan From: Sutton Publishing Time: Apr 2, 2000 20:12
Referred by: MVP, AMC, etc. (Favorite) Website: Two Dog River Comments:

	Name: Terry From: Sunday Rock Time: Apr 3, 2000 10:59
Referred by: Bow and Stern (Favorite) Website: Paddling.net Comments:

Personal Book Collection For Sale. Over 500 titles: paddling, exploration, natural history, sporting and travel, etc. Classic and contemporary authors, from Sigurd Olson to Raymond Patterson. List in preparation. Email now, indicating subjects/authors of interest.

	Name: Charles Hansen From: Boston Time: Apr 4, 2000 19:13
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I'm leading two very loosely organized weekend trips out of semi-primitive (electricity/outhouse) Sub Sig Outing Club cabins. Cook breakfast and dinner at cabins, bring your own lunch. Low cost weekends. Bring your own sleeping bag/pillow for mattress. I'm a fairly competent class 2/3 paddler who prefers doing extended stretches of river vs. just the white water.

April 14-17 (Patriots Day Monday for MA folks) White Mtns. Bartlett area. Saco from Sawyer Rock/Silver Spring to West Side Road; upper Ammo (2 runs likely) + river to be chosen (Pine, Silver, ?)

April 21-23 Schoolhouse cabin near Montpelier, VT Mad / Dog weekend - one day on each on these mixed rivers.

	Name: jennifer kimmich From: Boston Time: Apr 6, 2000 09:59
Referred by: AOL Listing Comments:

Moved here last Fall from Jackson, Wyoming. Started kayaking last spring on the Snake River and got about 40 days in last summer. My husband and I have done some Class III+, however, we haven't had any experience in the east in more shallow waters. Can you recommend any Class II rivers to begin with this spring? Any suggested trips coming up with VPC? Also, we are looking for other beginners/intermediates to paddle with. Thanks- can't wait to get out. Jen

	Name: Chuck Eldred From: Montpelier, VT Time: Apr 7, 2000 12:09
Referred by: Word of Mouth Comments:

For Sale: Dagger Outburst whitewater kayak. Boat is in really good condition and makes a great river runner with playboat heart. See www.dagger.com/dagger/info/archive for full description. Includes F&R floatation,Werner paddle,Perception Wave PFD, Perception full ruber rand spray skirkt, Helmet and Wet Suit. All accesories like new, wet suit worn once. $700 obo. days 802-229-7224 evening @ weekends 802-229-6211.

	Name: Tom Jones From: Time: Apr 7, 2000 14:00
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments:

Ashuelot trip for tomorrow, April 8, 2000 is CANCELED.

No one has called as of 2:00 pm Friday. I will be leaving for Montpelier in an hour and will not be able to make last minute arrangements. Sorry. I am giving a slide presentation on Nepal to the Green Mountain Club tonight.

Two alternatives are:

Upper White with Mike Fullerton 456 8701
Upper Otter/Ashuelot with Jan Van Zant of the Appalachian Mountain Club 617-522-6226

See you on the River. Cheers, Tom

	Name: John From: NH Time: Apr 7, 2000 21:19
Referred by: Word of Mouth Comments:

Looking for a Whitewater Tandem Open Canoe to get the non-kayakers in the family out onto the river...will consider all responses...interested in boat, saddles and air bags...

Thanks & Happy Paddling

John

	Name: Tony Amenta From: Waitsfield, VT Time: Apr 8, 2000 13:19
Referred by: Word of Mouth Comments:

Necky Ganett For Sale.

I have one Necky Ganett sea kayak for sale.
This boat is 2 years old and in excellent condition. I am selling to purchase a 16 foot canoe. Also included is a Paddle.
Dimensions: Length=11'
Width=26"
Depth=12"
Price=$375.00 paid in cash. Kayak is in Waitsfield, Vermont.

	Name: Bob Marshall From: Waterbury,Vt Time: Apr 10, 2000 17:48
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments:

I am looking for some bulk fiberglass cloth to build a kayak. please e-mail me if you know of an outlet where I can buy this. I could also use any info. that anyone has available on glass layup. old books or vidios

	Name: Liz McGregor From: California & Connecticut Time: Apr 11, 2000 21:01
Referred by: Search Engine (Favorite) Website: Liz Comments:

I'm a relatively green class 3 boater moving back east... I know nothing about the rivers in New England. What are some good intermediate runs within 2 - 4 hours of NYC? Do they exist? I would greatly appreciate some input. Thanks!

	Name: sinan From: Turkey Time: Apr 16, 2000 06:51
Referred by: Search Engine (Favorite) Website: http://www.sunbellayachting.com Comments:

Dear Sir/Madame,
Having cool times with a yacht? Sailing with your friends by forgetting the stressful city life? Fishing, swimming and scuba diving? If these ideas make you crazy, please have alook:
http://www.sunbellayachting.com
best regards

	Name: Teig Marco From: Fairfax ,VT Time: Apr 16, 2000 11:55
Referred by: Word of Mouth Comments:

For Sale: minimal use all;1) Stohlquist dry top - med $45, Perception farmer john wet suit - med $45, helmet purple metalic - sm $25-802 849 2844 days, 802 849 6937 evenings.

	Name: Doug Goldsmith From: Burlington Time: Apr 16, 2000 19:16
Referred by: Word of Mouth Comments:

For Sale: Dagger Response whitewater kayak approx. 10 years old but used little in the last 5 years. Included with boat: float bags, paddle, spray skirt, paddling jacket, life jacket, helmet, and other misc. stuff. $400. 802-865-7908 eves and weekends. Leave message.

	Name: Jo From: Vt Time: Apr 21, 2000 21:04
Referred by: Search Engine Comments:

I am from the Washington/Caladonia county area. I am just starting out kayaking on lakes and calm rivers. What are some good spots near me to go kayaking?

	Name: Ken Perrault From: Clifton Park, NY Time: Apr 22, 2000 07:45
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments:

WANTED: Rec. kayak, any shape.

	Name: Joe Bromka From: Richmond, VT Time: Apr 24, 2000 12:13
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments:

Anyone up for paddling either the Huntington or Lower Mad after work mon 4/24, tue 4/25 or wed 4/26?? Home 434-6189, work 871-3692

	Name: Andy White From: Jefersonville, VT Time: Apr 27, 2000 12:24
Referred by: Poster in a store Comments:

Wave Sport Godzilla for sale. $500 o.b.o.

	Name: Tony Shaw From: Williston Time: Apr 28, 2000 05:16
Referred by: "confessed VPC WWW denizen" (Favorite) Website: Dear Congress, Save USGS Gauges Comments:

Hi folks,
The ACAnet has a convenient way for paddlers to beseech individual senators and representatives to restore adequate funding for USGS stream gauge maintenance. Potentially hundreds of gauges will go offline in coming years if we don't.
Click on the link above, enter your zip code, click "GO", and sound off to congress. It only takes a minute or 2...really.
T.

	Name: Tim Caverly From: Millinocket, Maine Time: Apr 28, 2000 12:29
Referred by: Search Engine Comments:

"Allagash Alert"

Because of your interest in the Allagash, we believe it is important to notify you of hearings planned for May 8th and May 10th. The purpose of these hearings is to solicit public comments on proposed changes to rules governing the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. Although a small legal announcement was printed in the back of several newspapers, we did not think that was adequate notice for actions being taken by the State of Maine. We believe these rule changes will have a major effect on the wild character of the Allagash which Mainers and people from all over the world cherish.

We hope this notice will afford you enough opportunity to acquire copies of the rule changes, submit written comment and perhaps attend the public hearings.

Some of the most important proposed changes are:

*Rule 3.9 Access by Motor Vehicle: This is the most controversial rule change because it creates a new vehicular access point barely 500 feet from John's Bridge.

During the comment period for the 1999 Allagash Wilderness Waterway Management Plan, hundreds of people urged that John's Bridge area remain closed to access, as it had been.

Against public opinion and the recommendations of the Bureau, the Commissioner of Conservation instructed that the management plan include construction of a vehicular access point near John's Bridge with a parking area only 600 feet from the watercourse. That original proposal has now been expanded to include the opening of a road to within 125 feet of the Churchill Lake Thoroughfare with a 6 foot wide packed gravel path, a handicapped parking area, handicapped outhouse and a wheeled dolly, all to make canoe access more convenient. ( The Bureau of Parks and Lands has estimated the cost of this development at $61,600.) What's next, a rangers cabin, outhouses, bulletin boards, concrete launch ramp or even canoe storage racks?

All of this construction is to take place in a corridor that public law mandates be managed for maximum wilderness character. Studies have not been done to determine what effects this development will have on erosion, campsite overcrowding, fisheries, Indian artifacts, and the wilderness experience.

We oppose the creation of this access, known as the Churchill Lake Canoe Access Site.

* Rule Change3.3 Party Size-A: This change allows groups larger than 12 people to arrive at the same access point together, and camp on adjacent campsite cells. Under this change groups only need to adhere to the party size limit while traveling on the water and while camped on the same campsite. We are not sure of the purpose of this change only that it will threaten the experience and solitude of a wilderness canoe trip. We also feel this is a vague rule change which will make enforcement of the group size restriction unmanageable. We oppose the Bureau's revision of this rule and urge the Bureau justify the need and the intent.

* Change 4.1 Timber Harvesting: The Bureau proposes that management plans for all forestry operations within the Allagash Wilderness Waterway no longer be submitted to the AWW for consistency review. We oppose the Bureau's rule change and support the Bureau of Parks and Lands retaining all review and approval of timber harvesting activities within the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.

Public Hearing Schedules:

When:
May 8th 6-8P.M.
Pine Tree Arboretum Allagash Room
Augusta, Maine
Hospital Street

May 10th 6-8P.M.
Univ. Maine of Presque Isle
Presque Isle, Maine

How do I get a copy of the Rule Changes? Contact:

Herb Hartman, BPL
State House Station #22
Augusta, Maine 04333
(207)287-4961

How do I make myself heard? Direct your comments to :

Governor Angus King
State House Station #1
Augusta, Maine 04333
(207) 287-3531
governor@state.me.us

Commissioner Ronald Lovaglio
State House Station #22
Augusta, Maine 04333-0022
(207) 287-4900
ron.lovaglio@state.me.us

Director Tom Morrison
State House Station #22
Augusta, Maine 04333-0022
(207) 287-4717
tom.morrison@state.me.us


We urge you to be involved in this important discussion. Please share this with a friend or two and communicate with the above officials to make your concerns known. For further information, contact any of us listed in the margin. Thank you for helping us to protect this wilderness legacy.

Commissioner Lovaglio is well known for viewing the Waterway as just another park. He articulated that opinion when he said, "Every park has something special it, and one thing that's special about the Allagash is it's lack of hot showers, or dump facilities". Bangor Daily News August 9, 1999. Please help us demonstrate to Governor King and Commissioner Lovaglio that the Allagash Wilderness Waterway has other special and unique features which distinguish it from state parks.

Tim Caverly
Maine PEER (Public Employees for Environmental Responsability)
P.O. Box 365
Millinocket, Maine 04462
mepeer@peer.org

	Name: Phil Roberts From: Randolph Time: Apr 28, 2000 17:20
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments:

I am seeking someone in the Bethel area that is interested in evening kayaking. If interested please email me.

	Name: Tom Yurista From: Middlebury, VT Time: Apr 30, 2000 11:11
Referred by: Bow and Stern Comments:

KAYAKS FOR SALE: Riot Hammer, yellow, $400.00 Prijon Rockit, blue, $300.00 Perception Pirouette S, white, $300.00 Perception Supersport, tangerine, $300.00phone: 802-388-9750, please leave message