"L G" wrote in message
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Tim wrote:
When is the water going to be warm enough to launch? I'm planning on
going out Memorial Day weekend here. That is IF it isn't storming like
mad.

I've shoveled snow out of the boat in the IL River. I guess it depends
on what you want to do on the water!


Reply:
Weather here can not make up it's mind. Weekend before last, I was in
Shelter Cove, CA for a kayak derby. Quit early, as on Saturday, was
overcast, but warm. Got wet under the paddle jacket from sweat. Sunday,
forecasted for showers. Was one shower, all day long from 2 am. Cold.
Was snowing at 2500' elevation, was too cold, without a sweatshirt under the
paddle jacket and just the wetsuit. Then was in the 70's for a week, and
today rained. This afternoon, beautiful. Unfortunately, the windows are
out of the boat, and it is about 1/2 sanded in preparation for redoing the
paint on the top and inside. Probably couple weeks before I am done as have
granddaughter first b'day, coming up next week.