Name: Steve Hobbs From: Pottersville, NY Time: Jun 1, 2001 11:38
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	Name: Steve Hobbs From: Pottersville, NY Time: Jun 1, 2001 11:55
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I am planning on paddling the Schroon River this evening and was wondering if anyone was interested in joining me. you can reach me at my email up till 5pm.

	Name: Nicole Gilbert From: Isle La Motte Time: Jun 2, 2001 13:42
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Hi!
Below is an announcement for an upcoming paddlers' festival in the Vermont Islands which will include races, workshops, tours and much more.

You can visit our site at http://www.champlainislands.com/specialevents/celebrate.html

Celebrate Champlain! Islands Festival 2001

Can you canoe?…… Why not learn!!
The Lake Champlain Islands Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 1st Annual Islands
Festival on Saturday, June 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Knight Point State Park in North Hero. This will be an exciting fun-packed day for the whole family! There will be Lake enjoyment for all - kayaking and windsurfing skills classes for adults and children, as well as canoe/kayak and sail boat races. Two-hour kayak tours will begin at 10:30 am and 2:00 pm. Vendor exhibits and demonstrations will be held throughout the day. Jam with the Chamber to the tunes of Mango Jam! at 4:00 p.m. The evening’s events will include race awards, a kayak raffle and a chicken barbeque. You need not be present to win a Boreal Solo Kayak or a Dagger Tandem Kayak! Raffle tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50, and may be purchased at the Alpine Shop and Ski Rack in Burlington, Shore Acres in North Hero and
A & B Market in Grand Isle. General Admission to the festival is $10 adults, $5 children (under 3 free). There will be an additional fee for classes, tours, and barbeque. For more information, please call (802) 372-8400 or visit www.champlainislands.com.

	Name: Rob Nixon From: Rutland, VT Time: Jun 2, 2001 16:38
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The water is here! Paddled the Black near Okemo ski area, tons of water and its going to rain tonight! does anyone want to paddle tomorrow? I'm willing drive. Call me at 802.236.1756. where is everyone going be?
also at rnixonii@hotmail.com
Rob

	Name: Bill P. From: Northampton, Mass. Time: Jun 3, 2001 13:23
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Kevlar 18'6" Wenonah Odyssey for sale. Northampton, MA.Specs can be seen at this link:http://www.wenonah.com/canoes/catalog.cgi?canoe=9&page=specs The boat is the ultra-light Kevlar with opt. all-wood gunwales. Weight mid-40's. Factory price new is $2290 this year. Condition is excellent with a few minor scrapes on the bottom. Natural finish. Firm price is $1290. with a nice, almost-new laminated paddle included. (413)529-2371 e-mail:

	Name: Randy Mead From: Fairfax, VT Time: Jun 3, 2001 19:22
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***WARNING TO PADDLERS OF THE LOWER LAMOILLE***
In an effort to keep people from accessing the river at the rte. 104 bridge in Fairfax, the person who just built a new house on the hill dumped several pounds of nails in the parking space behind the guardrails. With some help, I removed most of them, however there may be some still there, or worse yet, the person who did this may resort to doing this again or worse.
I am not sure of the legal status of this area. It is within 20 feet or so of the state highway, but I have no idea if that gives us the right to park there. Does anyone know the law on this?
Be careful where you park!

	Name: Chris Weed From: Burlington, VT Time: Jun 4, 2001 11:39
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Chace/Champlain Mill update (Winooski R) --

As of 9:45 AM the river is running at 2,940 cfs. The green surf wave downstream of the horseshoe falls isn't really there yet, but the flow is still rising. The wave should appear at 3,100 - 3,200, and should be pretty good at 3,300 - 3,400 (knock on wood). I'll keep an eye on it.

	Name: Chris Weed From: Burlington, VT Time: Jun 4, 2001 16:01
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Chace/Champlain Mill update (Winooski R) --

As of 1:45 PM the river is up to 3,240 cfs and still rising. The green surf wave is also up, I think. By 5:30 it should be well formed and ready to ride.

	Name: Ruth Miller From: Richmond, VT Time: Jun 5, 2001 10:05
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FOR SALE: Cascade Design "Portage Pack", largest capacity. Is a drybag with padded/contoured shoulder straps & hip belt. Guaranteed waterproof. Like new condition. New: $110, asking $65. Great for tripping & long portages. Phone: (802) 434-5843.

	Name: michelle From: waterbury center Time: Jun 5, 2001 13:31
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Hey Wolfy,
Good to hit the Mad with you this weekend! Nice c-1 squirts! That was so great that Jess and Shane showed up at last minute, I have not paddled with them in a while. Anyhow let's paddle later this week. Maybe we can even hit the wave that Jess keeps talking about.
Mich

	Name: Chuck From: Walpole NH Time: Jun 5, 2001 20:25
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Looking for Kayaking/Canoeing partners. Beginner Kayaker, but advanced Canoeing.
Local and weekend trips. Email me for contact.

Thanks!

	Name: Peter Milne From: Burlington Time: Jun 6, 2001 12:45
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Anyone out there have a Dagger RPM they're looking to get rid of? Drop me an e-mail if you do.

	Name: James Tilley From: Winooski, VT Time: Jun 7, 2001 09:04
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INAZONE 220 for sale. $400. Tip of bow has been bent slightly once. Repaired several months ago and in great shape. 1 year old. Orange. In winooski, Vt. 802 655-0383 or jtilley@zoo.uvm.edu. Thanks, James

	Name: Gary From: Florida Time: Jun 7, 2001 10:06
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I will be spending a week in Vermont in early July. I would like to do some kayaking or canoeing while I'm there and wondered if someone could suggest the best locations. I'm looking for fairly placid paddling with abundant natural scenery, although moderate white-water might be fun, too. I'd prefer natural waterways rather than dammed reservoirs.

Thanks for any assistance.

Gary

	Name: Rob Nixon From: Rutland Time: Jun 9, 2001 17:36
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Anyone want to paddle tomorrow? A friend and I are looking for a new place with some water, does anyone have any ideas. Please let me know 802.773.3920 or rnixonii@hotmail.com

	Name: Ruth Miller From: Richmond, VT Time: Jun 10, 2001 17:41
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FOR SALE: Stohlquist "Whirlpool" coated nylon drytop, uni size Small. Latex gaskets at wrists & neck w/ neoprene overcuffs. Double-tunnel waist. Color: Blue. Needs new neck gasket (can be replaced locally)otherwise perfect condition. Asking $60. Contact Ruth @ (802) 434-5843 or remcomm@together.net.

	Name: Brian Duerr From: Hinesburg Time: Jun 11, 2001 12:18
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Selling two Wilderness Systems Arctic Hawk's. One Kevlar, one glass.

e-mail for more information or visit http://mysaleonline.com/images/kayaks.jpg

Thank You !

Brian

	Name: john walsh From: boston area Time: Jun 11, 2001 22:13
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Dear VT Paddlers, Looking for a 4 night campout, 3 1/2 day paddle on the northern most section of the CT River, 30July thru 4 August. Where to start? Where to take out? Where to rent 2 canoes. Four siblings, reasonably adept (if out of shape) water people. Thanks, John

	Name: Julie Smith From: Nashua, NH Time: Jun 14, 2001 11:05
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Tomorrow 6/15
I am looking for anyone who is interested in taking advantage of the West being 2500 or the Winnipesaukee. Let me know if you are.

	Name: chris shaw From: middlebury Time: Jun 14, 2001 14:48
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hey: anybody have an idea at what level a couple of class 3+-4 tandem open boaters can run the dead? thanks.

	Name: Joe Clancy From: Amesbury MA Time: Jun 17, 2001 20:36
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Hello Vermont Paddlers,
Can anyone recommend a river for a 4 day trip
with calm water, and an outfitter who rents canoes and shuttles? Thanks.

	Name: Mark From: Fairfax Time: Jun 18, 2001 11:00
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Ride needed Friday, June 22, from Burlington area to Brattleboro area. Anyone going to the West River, or further south? Will share gas and stories. You may call 802-849-9710 or E-mail me. Thanks.

	Name: Eric Bishop From: Jericho,Vt Time: Jun 18, 2001 20:40
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The Poultney R. trip on 6/16 went well. Online gauge read 3.5 and this should be considered the minimum level for this stretch between Rte 4 bridge and Carver Falls Dam. Four big drops,another 3 or 4 smaller ones and a few small rapids. Had considerable trouble with landowners at the put-in on the New York side. Stay on the Vermont side, park at the Welcome center and get on the river and go. This would be a challenge at a higher level.

	Name: Jason Duquette-Hoffman From: B-town Time: Jun 18, 2001 22:25
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Regarding the put-in for the Lower Lamoille in Fairfax....We have been parking at the store in the old white church across the bridge and walking across. While I am not sure of the law on this exactly in Vermont, I feel that if we want to address the issue of access with the land owner it would behoove us not to park there when they have made such an obvious statement. The walk across the bridge is short and easy, and to date the store has been amenable to our use of their lot. We usually park at the back of the lot and almost always buy a snack or drink. Regardless of whether or not we have a legal right of access, it won't hurt to try and maintain relationships with land owners. This may be an access issue we can address with the owner as a club, provided we demonstrate respectful use.
SYOTR
Jason

	Name: Faith Knapp From: Norwich Vt Time: Jun 19, 2001 21:41
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Since we hopefully will get the rain promised I'll be looking to paddle Sat & Sun. Any takers? perhaps the Black or Moose in Vt will be options.

	Name: Henry From: Atlanta, Georgia Time: Jun 21, 2001 21:32
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I will be in Vermont (Montpelier area) with my kayak for the month of July and would love to do some paddling. Can anyone tell me where I should go (class III+; I paddle the Ocoee in Tennessee a lot) and whether there are any groups or trips that I can hook up with?

Thanks!

	Name: Matt From: Fletcher Time: Jun 22, 2001 10:22
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Regarding access to the Lamoille in Fairfax. I am not sure about the legal issues either (I am trying to find out however), but I was nearly booted out of there one time last year by the "home owner" (actually the realtor that bought the land and is developing it). I was very polite and he let us park as long as "we didn't throw garbage around...". I think that throwing nails around (isn't this littering)and dumping rock in the area on what is probably (hey I'm checking) not even his land is a bit unreasonable. Parking at the store doesn't really fix the problem, but it may avoid flat tires.

After I speak with the State I will post what I find out.

	Name: Rod Wentworth From: Middlesex, VT Time: Jun 22, 2001 10:46
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I'm doing a kayak trip up to the Ottawa R next month; looking for a few more folks that might want to go. We'll leave VT the morning of July 13 (Fri) and return Sunday nite. Stay at camprground. This is a challenging river -- please, solid paddlers only. Call me at 229-5054. I may not see my email between June 26 - Jul 8.

	Name: Scott Hayden From: Richmond Time: Jun 23, 2001 18:12
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Hey, the rain is coming. Anyone want to run the Mad tomorrow at around 11am (Sunday)? I'm guessing that the flow should be at least 500 cfs which is a good minimum. Call 434-4910 or I will try to check messages/email later this evening.

Scott

	Name: Scott Hayden From: Richmond Time: Jun 23, 2001 19:24
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Hello, (this is a re-submit, the rain must have hosed things up...)

It's raining, anyone up for running the lower Mad tomorrow (Sunday) at around 11am? The flow should be above 500 cfs. Call tonite up to 9:30pm or tomorrow am after 8:30am. The number is 434-4910. How to see someone there....

Scott

	Name: Chris Weed From: Burlington, VT Time: Jun 24, 2001 09:55
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Has anyone been able to access the USGS online gauges for the Lake Champlain Basin in the last 24 hours? They are maintained on a web server in Bow, NH; apparently the server is offline. I hope it hasn't been shut down due to funding problems.

	Name: Chris Weed From: Burlington, VT Time: Jun 24, 2001 16:32
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The parking issue mentioned by Tony Shaw in his email broadcast in connection with the Alpine Shop demos is only a concern on weekdays. People should have no trouble parking in the northwest lot of the Chace Mill during the demo on Saturday. The shop cleared this with the Mill's management.

	Name: Burt From: Connecticut Time: Jun 24, 2001 21:56
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The Dry-way was a blast with Shane and Jess. They are great boaters!! It was a relief to me, (never having paddled the Deerfield dryway)to have those two on my bow and stern. Totally excellent!! I recomend a trip with them. I learned alot about the rivers characteristics, and smooth moves. Hint hint S&J big white briefs. The best of times.
Hey Shane you have to take me to that 7 footer, not the one in Jess's dorm room. ha ha :) The pictures looked awesome!

Surf On!!
Burt-

	Name: Tony Shaw From: Williston Time: Jun 25, 2001 11:52
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The Shaws are going after work to paddle the Winooski from Jonesville to Richmond Tuesday, June 26. Anyone care to join us? It is a flatwater stretch with a couple of riffles.
Bring a sandwich and a drink, as we will stop halfway down for dinner "on the rocks".
Meet at Volunteers Park on Bridge St. in Richmond at 5:30 PM to arrange the shuttle. We will put-in around 6 PM from the Jonesville/Duxbury Rd, and be off the river by 7:30 or so.
Please call 879-1655 or email BOATFUL@aol.com Monday (or Tues AM) to confirm, so I can anticipate our shuttle needs. Thanks!
Tony

	Name: jess From: Montpelier Time: Jun 26, 2001 07:32
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Hey Burt!
Excellent running into you at the Dryway, man I haven't seen you since nationals! That prototype you were paddling was so sweet. I have never seen anyone get so much down time. Nice cartwheels in Dragons tooth!!
Too bad Laberinth was flooded out you would have loved it. I think SHane and I are headed to the Ottawa this weekend.
Listen, rock on and we'll see you soon!
Jess

	Name: Chris Weed From: Burlington, VT Time: Jun 27, 2001 13:09
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The USGS has revamped their online water resources data system, known as NWISWeb. It can be accessed from the USGS website (www.USGS.gov) by following the 'Real-Time Water Data' link and finding your way to your new NWISWeb system pages. The Vermont gauges are accessible from http://water.usgs.gov/vt/nwis/rt.

NWISWeb is really slick! There is a lot of data available, and it is very nicely organized. I noticed in particular that one can generate a graph that covers more (or less) than the default interval of 7 days. The popup "infotips" provided as part of the image map for the outline of Vermont (the GIF image) are very cool, and make it easy and quick to browse the streamflows for multiple stations within the state. (The actual graphs linked to the map seem to be somewhat more current.) This feature is great for casual browsing as well as for data junkies.

This is a great update. The USGS deserves a lot of credit, knowing the funding constraints to which they are being subjected. (Their water resources programs are suffering a $44 million budget cut for FY 2002.)

	Name: BrianH From: Time: Jun 27, 2001 22:02
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For Sale Epitike kids kayak, sprayskirt for boat, and front and rear floatation-$350.
This is a kayak designed for small kids- I had my son in it at age 5, now he's 10 1/2 and moving on to a bigger boat. It is a slalom type of design, 9 feet long, tracks well, plastic, color red, excellent shape.

It is a great boat for flatwater. Also have done mild whitewater, but at this age my goal was to get him comfortable with being in a boat and avoiding scary experiences. Mostly we used it on lakes and little inlets to lakes, when I was in my sea kayak.

If you email me I will send you a picture.

BrianH
bhart@adelphia.net
Lake Placid, NY
not interested in shipping the boat.

	Name: Scott Hayden From: Richmond Time: Jun 28, 2001 21:31
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Howdy,

Does anyone have a used skirt for a WW kayak that they would want to sell? I need a spare 'cause I'm gonna teach my brother-in-law how to keep the top of his head clean on the bottom of the river. Call 434-4910 or email. I'm hoping to find something before Monday or Tuesday.

thanks,
Scott

	Name: Stephanie Briggs From: Montreal Time: Jun 29, 2001 08:55
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******** Kayak for sale*********
RPM Dagger white water kayak for SALE Length 9' Width 24.5" Weight 40 lbs. Wt. Range 110-230 lbs. Volume 60 gallons Cockpit Size 34" x 19" Material EXL
Original price: $1500 CAN asking 600$ STANDARD FEATURES
Aggressive thigh braces, recessed endcap inserts, seat accessory loops, blue
color. PLs contact: sbrigg@po-box.mcgill.ca

	Name: James Raboin From: Georgia, VT Time: Jun 29, 2001 11:21
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Hello paddlers,
I am camping in Old Forge, New York all next week with my wife, but would like to paddle on the Black river while there. I have heard about a couple of park and play places on the river. Does anyone know where they are? Also, do they release water every day? Any info would by appreciated. Thanks.

	Name: Ray Ingram From: Time: Jun 29, 2001 22:40
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Looking for paddlers interest in the Deerfield (July 13, 14, & 15) all three day or just one day. Both section are releasing so there will be paddle for experts to notice. 802-879-4286

	Name: David Kelley From: Montpelier Time: Jun 30, 2001 10:52
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Hi, I am trying to figure out the what is going on with the gauge at the little river. It appears that there maybe some back up at the dam each day which makes the flow jump up by the early evening, But i was wondering if anyone else knew what was going on.

Dave