http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/ Fort Wayne Paddlers Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:30:08 GMT Jay Koontz http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5552 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5552 Yes it is good snow, Joyce and I skied some this evening, not quit deep enough to need snow shoes yet, but its still snowing ...THINK SNOW ... to put on the Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:26:24 GMT canoe_tmb http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5551 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5551 We have some perfect snow condition for XC skiing. We may have enough to put on the snowshoes after it is all done. Enjoy the Snow and get out and play. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:39:31 GMT Andy_Barry http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5549 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5549 Nice photo of Linette. We look forward to getting back in the boats soon. For now it looks like skiing is still in season based on the weather forcast. Andy Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:39:27 GMT S B http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5548 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5548 I spent the better part of Sunday morning sharpening my plane blades and chisels before I even started cutting the center line.  Sharp tools really make the Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:58 GMT Guy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5547 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5547 Steve, It looks great. For me the last 3 strips to finish the hull was one of the toughest parts of my entire project to date. I am not the best with a plane Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:20:41 GMT Jay Koontz http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5546 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5546 Thats looking good Steve, of course the sanding is not near as much fun but when you put the glass on and all the beauty of the wood comes out you will be Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:12:47 GMT Steve Brisco http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5545 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5545 Jay, I posted a new photo of the canoe I am building. Just finished creating the center line and now have 10 strips to go before I begin glassing the boat. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:11:06 GMT canoe_tmb http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5544 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5544 Kayak rolls and self rescue practice, Jeff Pain has reserved the pool time tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 7th, At Sturgis MI, YMCA for those interested. Pool Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:25:54 GMT Sandra Collins http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5543 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5543 Great video!  I've had a couple memorable run-ins with critters in the past, too.  Add spawning carp and swimming dogs to the list of critters you don't Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:17:38 GMT Doreen Mahlstedt http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5542 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5542 Thanks Renee -- that was great. 2 yrs ago, a beatiful irate swan tried to land on my kayak. Evidentally, I had gotten between him and his little family. I Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:52:51 GMT Renee http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5541 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5541 Although it may be a few months until the 'yaks come back out--at least for us fair-weather paddlers. So here in the depths of grey Indiana, I thought it would Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:32:33 GMT Jay Koontz http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5539 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5539 If I am home you are welcome to stop, I never know what I will be doing by sat. Just take HY 33 north from US30, turn right at the first light(Washington Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:54:49 GMT seth bickel http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5538 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5538 i become a grandpa on the 2nd. i will be going us 30 to 69 south sat. maby ican stop .i will stay in touch thank you for the help Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:17:26 GMT Jay Koontz http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5537 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5537 Seth, I saw a formula in one of the kayak books, think it was from Nick Shade but it told how to move the stations to make a shorter boat with the same Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:31:08 GMT seth b http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5536 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakfw/message/5536 live in pierceton 200 lbs 18 ft would be good but 16 ft would be max for my building area thank you