I probably have a spare, but it might be a tandem, so you'd need to find another person. I won't know for sure until closer to July (when Christine figures out if she can get time off of work).

The tandem is good for open crossings. It is more stable than the singles, has a rudder that makes it easier to steer, and when get tired you can make the other paddler do all of the work.

Ok, put me down for a kayak, Alex. If it is a tandem, I'd be happy to share with you, freemywrld (sorry, I forgot your real name... I know we met on BCV).

Just to be up front: I wouldn't call myself a master kayaker or anything, but I've spent a reasonable amount of time paddling around Lake Washington, and am not a TOTAL spaz.

reread my post mid 1st page. kayakers will be fine.

Hehe no stress on name forgetting - I am bad about it too. Real name is Wendy. I have decent kayaking experience (including tandems) though haven't done a ton in the sound. I might suggest that we see if our gear can cross on a sailboat on the off chance we end up in the drink! Sounds like the crossing is fairly mellow so we should be fine. I call frontsies!

I have drybags that you can borrow too (and don't forget that Ortlieb panniers are basically dry bags with extra hardware).

If Christine doesn't go the kayak loaning is:
kristen - single
wendy and justin - tandem

If she does go we'll figure out how to shuffle them around (she and I will probably take the singles, and the tandem will be available).

Also, do any of you three have a car with a Thule, Yakima, or Subaru roof rack? My car only carries two kayaks maximum, fitting just a tandem + a single is hard.

I have drybags that you can borrow too (and don't forget that Ortlieb panniers are basically dry bags with extra hardware).

If Christine doesn't go the kayak loaning is:
kristen - single
wendy and justin - tandem

If she does go we'll figure out how to shuffle them around (she and I will probably take the singles, and the tandem will be available).

Also, do any of you three have a car with a Thule, Yakima, or Subaru roof rack? My car only carries two kayaks maximum, fitting just a tandem + a single is hard.

Just to be up front: I wouldn't call myself a master kayaker or anything, but I've spent a reasonable amount of time paddling around Lake Washington, and am not a TOTAL spaz.

Ben, if the Dorothy Rose sails, keep me in mind, yeah?

I have a roof rack - if someone has saddles

Did you confuse me with ben, or just assume that ben is managing my affairs?

Sorry, I wasn't very clear there. I have saddles (somehow I ended up with 4 boats worth), you just need the car. It sounds like we're okay there, awesome.

Yup.

I'd like to go, but are there any remaining means of conveyance?

I'd like to go, but are there any remaining means of conveyance?

Kayak rental?

I was going to offer my two kayaks and gear but looks like my partner has already gone and done that so enjoy them. They can fit camping gear and beer for a week in them as well. I would use dry bags for sleeping bags, no promises it will stay dry in the hall without them.

Is it remotely reasonable to rent on Lake Union or further inland? The extra distance doesn't concern me, but would portaging around the locks be a bitch? I haven't done much sea kayaking, but I have done a lot of whitewater (though I could never roll for shit in still water).

I'll probably be going. Eric, wanna share a mooring ball?

I'll be with that if I'm not out. or Jackie, we're homies right Bob, home skillet? or on a laser, or I'll probably be out. we could split moorage fees or something

I'll probably be going.

Thanks!!!!!

I have gotten that weekend off work and plan to paddle along with you fuckers, so only the tandem will be available from the Wetmore armada. Kristen, you okay with going in the tandem with Tittlefitz? It's a nice stable ride.

If Christine doesn't go the kayak loaning is:
kristen - single
wendy and justin - tandem