Steve B. was being very sensible in presenting baseline costs. And I see that the poll shows support for increased race fees. (Although to my shame, I didn't get my vote in.) Maybe I can make up for i

The Sammamish Rowing Association is looking for volunteers to help with one of their events. Here is the message from Tristine Glick, the SRA director: I wanted to let you know that SRA is hosting a J

2004 Simon River Sports (SRS) 3 piece Carbon Wingblade. Near-mint condition. Retails for $400, selling for $200...Only selling it because I'm not racing this year. Call Sean at 206 293 1099 (Issaquah

Check out the link on www.row2k.com Sound Rowers is the featured club in the latest Masters Rowing Assoc. newsletter!

I wish to thank Susan Dandridge, Paul Rollinger, Deb Natelson, Mohsen Banan, Martine Kin, Marty Myers, R. McDonald, Jackie T-R, the Sammamish Rowing Association, Park Ranger Heath Yates, Traci Cole, D

R. McDonald's photos from the Lake Sammamish race are now available from the Sound Rowers Photography page. Enjoy! --Michael Lampi

Looking to share the ride with someone. Prefer not to drive, but if I have to, I have a car with a two-kayak rack on it. I am in West Seattle. Vadim

In case anyone is interested, the entry forms for the North Lake Tahoe regatta have been put in the "Files" section. The date for the regatta is Saturday, June 11th. FYI --Michael Lampi P.S. Boy, are

For those looking for ski-to-sea preparation, on May 14, the Corvallis Kiwanis is sponsoring a 10/20 miler on the Willamette. 20 miler starts in Peoria, 10 in Corvallis, finish in Albany. More info at

A guy named Chuck from VA is asking me if Zack Greer has been spotted going fast on a kayak in the Seattle area. If you know of Zack, ask him to email: badweatherpaddler@... reivers

I will be competing in an adventure race where the boat provided will be old towne tripper. Unfortunately (or fortunately) I do not have one to practice with. Specifically I need to test my portage wh

Fairhaven Rowers is trying to arrange regular Tuesday and Thursday evening rows. I'm in charge of May & June except June 7. Leave the dock at Fairhaven Boatworks 7PM, go an hour or an hour and a half.

Next week Thursday (June 2) I'll be driving from the Seattle area down the I-5 corridor to Long Beach, CA. On the roof of my car is space for a kayak or kayak-like boat, and I have a 2" trailer hitch

looking for a lightweight wind blade for use in adv. racing. preferrably 3 piece (minimum 2) to allow for easy transport. i own a plastic one and looking to upgrade to a fiberglass (or second choice c

Is there a useful website to get the expected currents around Blake Island on June 18? I keep finding links to one that just gives a graph of current speed vs time at one point - without direction, ab

What a beautiful day for the race! Traci will post the link on the Sound Rowers site after she is done with the Green Lake kayak races. Meanwhile, here is the link to them: http://www.soundrowers.org/

The Tall Ships are arriving in Tacoma tomorrow around noon. They are quite something to see under sail! I'm planning to meet them in my Escapade boat much as I did a few years back when they came to S

Vancouver Lake Crew, in Vancouver USA, would like to host an event on Vancouver Lake. Our club philosophy fits well with SoundRowers, and we would like to be included in the SoundRowers schedule. VLC

A pair of Alden Deltor carbon oars, used but in good condition. They came with a boat I bought but I don't use them. $299. I'm in LA. They can be seen at: http://www.rowalden.com/store/details.asp?Pro

I had a great time pedaling my Escapade around the entrance to Quartermaster Harbor and Point Defiance yesterday to greet the Tall Ships. Deb Natelson and Vadim Kin came along, too, in a kayak and a r