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Author Archives: Main Paddler

About Main Paddler

I have been paddling since my Boy Scout days in Troop 434 , Polaris District. ( San Jose , CA) For the last 5 years, I have been paddling with the Dallas Down River Club and currently act as the clubs web master. Previous roles have included newsletter editor, and Vice President. I am also the film festival chair.

Herbicide use to control Invasives

I’m sure that as a paddler, recreationalist, you’ve come across an intersection of people trying to do the right thing from two sides. Keep a body of water true to its roots and one that evolves into the next phase of an estuary.  ProCellaCOR EC is a new herbicide that is being applied to lakes … Continue reading »

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Just say no to Wake Boats!!

The recreational boating industry has been pushing these “pleasure Craft” for years now. They are OK in very few selected bodies of water. The idea that small lakes are a good place to operate these destructive boats. Lake with fragile ecosystems are not a good place for these. Any lake where loomy , sand soil … Continue reading »

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Long Time Gone

It’s been a while since I’ve taken the time to write anything here. Time has a way of slipping by. The biggest thing happening now is an environmental issue on Lake Bomoseen. The Lake Bomoseen association, a private association made up of mostly property owners with lake front property, are applying for a permit from … Continue reading »

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River of Shit

This video made back in 2013 still speaks to us today if you care about paddling on a urban river. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUO0VpJ3Pg4&fbclid=IwAR33ydXfO09-ZHS2VpH4x1Fu6fooqYkLsy-BWEDkXcNj3pFKUrgbt0gv2oQ   Help your local water shed by bring attention to your issues with the local political process; City Hall, Town meeting, local colleges and universities, etc.

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Water Quality Check Points, State of Vermont

Planning a paddle that is just for fun does require a little bit of information.  Water quality issues include not only flow rates, but things that might be in the water as well. This site provides a good amount of informational links that paddlers should use before heading out. https://anrweb.vt.gov/DEC/IWIS/   Paddle safe, have fun, … Continue reading »

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Vermont’s Glen Lake

Glen Lake is located in between Fair Haven VT and Castleton, VT just a 1/4 mile away from the entrance to Lake Bomoseen State Park. This lake is shaped like a skinny topped anvil. The lake has large motor restriction so it’s a nice calm place to go paddling. There is a put in that … Continue reading »

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Vinabond is gone!

While a very useful product, it was discontinued because they just didn’t sell enough of it. I suppose that means it worked too well.  Looking fro a new adhesive to adhere d rings to Royalex. http://goindustrial.ca/index.php/en/resins-adhesives/vinabond   I’ll post here when I have info.    

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Smart Phones and paddling

With the smart phones burning a hole, sometimes literally, in peoples pockets now I suppose I should address their uses to plan and conduct cool paddle adventures. They can be used as cameras, video devices, compasses, first alert weather, devices, etc. Remember however, they do need protection from the element we are out to enjoy; … Continue reading »

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Moving is a process

I made a major move after nearly 18 years in Dallas, TX I relocated to a rural setting in West Central Vermont. The paddling opportunities are much different than TX. The season is different and the summer day are much longer. This will open up a whole new set of paddling new and information.   … Continue reading »

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Guest Blog Post

 http://www.clf.org/blog/guest-blog-water-water-everywhere/   Here is a blog post that I wrote for the Conservation Law Foundation on the issue of water.   Eric

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