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    Do's and Don'ts relating to paddling near whales.

    And don't be fishin near the whales in your kayak!! http://youtube.com/watch?v=lDQ1GAZZk6E
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    looking For Tandem touring/sea kayak

    Necky Tofino double kayaks for sale $400 http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified- ... nd-surfing May be worth looking into. If you can find one that only needs some gelcoat repair and some new bungi, the total cost may still be a ripper deal. Tofino's are very stable kayaks and can be...
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    WHERE DID YOU PADDLE?: December 2006

    I should add that radar coverage will be very sketchy through the mountains at the altitudes non pressurized aircraft fly. But we should be able to see you here and there. :)
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    WHERE DID YOU PADDLE?: December 2006

    Looks like a Dash 7 to me. Nice Canadian made aircraft. Hope you enjoy your trip in the two seater; better hope you have heat. If you tell us the day and time you are leaving, maybe an itinerary, people can track you (if you file a flight plan) from this web site using the aircrafts tail # or...
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    Hey Buddy, ya got a light?

    I use two types of LED headlamps but the one I use most is a 21 dollar one from MEC. link It comes with a handlebar attachment for your bicycle and a head band for your head. The light by itself has a pocket clip. They are light and use three AAA batteries. I use them for the flashing...
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    WHERE DID YOU PADDLE? October 2006

    Nope it was from a 25 foot motorboat. If it wasn't so windy I wouldn't have minded the challenge. The windsock at the heliport was horizontal so it was at least 15 knots though I would guess it was around 17 knots gusting in the low 20's occassionally. I felt guilty watching Jen paddle to keep...
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    WHERE DID YOU PADDLE? October 2006

    I thought it was Fester that started the other thread. Jen and I paddled out along the breakwater throwing out a fishing rod hoping we dont catch a 30 pound lingcod like the boat beside us. 8O it was too windy anyway so we headed for home after 1.5 hours. probablly wont be able to get out...
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    WHERE DID YOU PADDLE? October 2006

    Well it is glock's thread he should be able to brink up inukshuks if he wishes, IMO.
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    WHERE DID YOU PADDLE? October 2006

    Re: Where did you paddle in October 2006 No its not. I do not condone these things but carving your initials into a tree is quite a bit more permanent and destructive than piling up rocks.
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    VHF Radiotelephone calls

    Hi Gary. As you know stock rubbers on any handheld radio aren't very good . Two ways I have used with successful results are using the stock antenna and making a counterpoise or using a magmount with a 5/8 wave 3 - 5 db gain antenna with a piece of 12 inch by 12 inch metal flashing strapped to...
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    Search for Handheld Marine Two-Way VHF Radio / Transceiver

    Your battery meter in your radio is not reliable. The battery in your M1V radio (BP-215) is 1600 mAh @7.4 V (milliamp hour ). If you turned your radio on and kept it in only standby mode for 12 hours per day X 4 days you would use 960 mA of the 1600mAh your battery is capable of. This would be...
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    Search for Handheld Marine Two-Way VHF Radio / Transceiver

    The HX471S for example only has 2 AA battery slots with the optional AA battery tray. Better off using alkalines as the application would be low drain anyway, at most around 200mA for FM receive; that is what the tray was designed for. Most Marine radios are not used to listen to FM radio so the...
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    Search for Handheld Marine Two-Way VHF Radio / Transceiver

    And I would suggest trying your radio on a 7.2 volt source to see if it works before buying the battery. :) many do but some may not. The HX471S will. I suggest buying a waterproof or splashproof bag for all waterproof radios anyway.
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    Search for Handheld Marine Two-Way VHF Radio / Transceiver

    The problem with AA battery trays is you will not get full wattage on transmit. If you were in the water and needed to transmit in an emergency you would have to disconnect the AA pack and install the stock battery while in the water. You could get a 12 gell cell but wouldn't recommend using it...
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    he did it!

    Hmmm, Jen and I were paddling out of the Harbour yesterday afternoon and this gentleman was paddling in. We past him a little past McLoughlin Pt and waved to him and he waved back. Looked like the guy was coming home from a trip but had no idea that it was around the island. WOW. If that was you...
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    VHF Radiotelephone calls

    Another benefit I forgot to mention about having a ham license is the BC Boaters Net. www.qsl.net/bcbn/ Every night at 5:00 pm during the summer they have a boaters net on the Island Trunk System. http://www.islandtrunksystem.org/ It starts out by allowing new participants to call in and give...
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    Search for Handheld Marine Two-Way VHF Radio / Transceiver

    One thing worth considering is warranty repair. Vertex Standard is called Yaesu in the Ham world. When I was shopping for a handheld ham radio one consideration I had to factor in was that Yaesu repair was in California. Any warranty repairs could take awhile. Something to consider or ask at the...
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    VHF Radiotelephone calls

    I can add a few notes here. Morse Code is no longer a requirement for a Ham Radio license. You can still access the Ham HF bands as long as you acheive 80% on your test; called Basic with honours. If you do not pass with honours you still have access to the higher Ham bands which is probably...
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    Portable Desalinator Distiller

    Fuel for a fire would be no problem, endless supply. Lots of wood on beaches. I was thinking more along the lines of emergencies so taste is not of concern. This is aso why I suggested using/modifying existing supplies like the GSI pressure cooker. It could still be used as a pressure cooker...
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    How do i start paddling again after a bike accident?

    Something like this just might do it for ya. http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4585 ... GP1207.jpg Hope you have a speedy recovery
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