vinnie wrote:

Can anyone tell me where to find a good pair of shorts for swimming or
paddling that have pockets that zip closed? I can not find any except with
velcro and they do not really close securely.

http://tinyurl.com/48hdm

They even put the pockets on the side so you can get at them while sitting
in a boat and they don't bother your rear by getting sandwiched in the seat.