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I have a group paddling the Pigeon on Saturday. The release starts at 11:30am so we're meeting at the put-in at 11am. lhthonus@gmail.com
- Lee

Named for John Berry and Ned Harrigan, his old C-2 partner. In it's day (60's) the first incarnation didn't have the center cockpit. By the early 70's a lot of C-2's were paddling end-hole slalom boats for river running. John described them as "pregnant surfboards". The Berrigan was faster, more dir...

Bruce / Martin,
I have a friend near Alberta, Canada who would probably benefit from a Finkenmeister. We both have Atoms (which are relatively heavy); the weight bother Jack more than it bothers me. Where can you purchase them on the west coast or Canada? Thanks Lee Thonus / thonus@comcast.net

Based on the number of Wheelboys being sold, and the lack of a marketing budget by Drakkar/ name recognition/ paddler awareness , I'd guess that a good playboat design or good river runner w/some play would sell 100-200 units / year. I often get into a conversation on the river that could be distill...

I'm not sure if I'd be alone or with a couple friends. Several of us who paddle midweek don't make plans very far in advance. From your prior post it seemed iffy as to whether you'd be welcome in the open boat group. I understand about the injury; I was hit from behind by an out of control skier las...

Bill / Larry I live in PA and often boat the LY. No permits are required midweek (you still have to purchase shuttle tokens to get the bus ride from the takeout to the parking lot). You can put on and go when you want to. I can probably arrange to be there on Friday, even Thursday if you come early....