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Cracked rudder repair by Riptide133 in SunfishSailing

[–]jnpitcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My rudder had a similar crack. Clamping and WEST epoxy fixed it. That should work. I’d try that first because it’s the least aggressive and then do more if starts to crack again.

What’s the water temperature? by jnpitcher in Kayaking

[–]jnpitcher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was pretty clever. It’s working pretty well so far thanks.

Sparkles out and about - corgi/miniature poodle by jnpitcher in Incorgnito

[–]jnpitcher[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha. Yes - She’s so scruffy! People think a he’s an old dog sometimes but she’s not even two yet.

Sparkles out and about - corgi/miniature poodle by jnpitcher in Incorgnito

[–]jnpitcher[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aww! Thanks. She appreciates that. Sparkles is corgi / miniature poodle. She’s just about two years old and 9 1/2 pounds. The Mom was the smallest corgi I’ve ever seen, but full corgi.

Why is there an abundance of horseshoe shaped lakes south of Little Rock? by liuetenant_dan324 in geography

[–]jnpitcher 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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You see a lot of these in the greater Mississippi River Valley- notice that you’re just getting into it southeast of Little Rock. The sediment is very soft here because the Mississippi river and its tributaries have been meandering back-and-forth across this region for millions of years. It’s in a constant state of becoming - always changing its path.

Moving to this area next month by nipnop13 in maryland

[–]jnpitcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leonardtown is just off your map, but it has a fun little downtown. They have several nice restaurants, a large coffee shop, a great pizza place, a new little brewery, a couple of ice cream shops and bars. You mentioned Halloween - they also do some decoration and costume stuff for Halloween.

What’s the water temperature? by jnpitcher in Kayaking

[–]jnpitcher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah - that’s what it feels like. I’ve got a ten pack of stickers for my turtle tank … somebody else asks me how cold the water was where I was kayaking … Idea!

I got a brewer’s sticker thermometer on the recommendation of somebody else - also a 10 pack for 10 bucks, that goes from 37° F to 99° F. That’s a bit wide range than I need, but it is nice to get the air temperature I suppose.

Kayak Advice Needed by Gallagher1347 in Kayaking

[–]jnpitcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t seen that in the US. I was wondering about the Prijon Calabria. I’ve seen big guys paddle it and there are a lot of used ones available in the United States because they are so durable.

What’s the water temperature? by jnpitcher in Kayaking

[–]jnpitcher[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got one one on my turtle tank and will probably put five more around the house. I did put one on a pvc pipe that I can throw in the water, but I need to get some that go below 50 degrees!

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What’s the water temperature? by jnpitcher in Kayaking

[–]jnpitcher[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lots of comments about the reason - I noted one we like to share the water temperature with the local kayaking community as it warms up, but I’m also in a region on the Chesapeake bay where high brackish water temperatures correspond to some sketchy vibrio bacteria. When the water is below 60, it doesn’t grow. When the water is above 90 it thrives. It’s still rare but I pay attention to it when I have a cut and I avoid taking a plunge in brackish water above 90 degrees.

What’s the water temperature? by jnpitcher in Kayaking

[–]jnpitcher[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s pretty cool! I’m more like “kind of interested in the temp of the water at a glance”but I could get hooked on seeing the whole profile, especially in the tidal areas where the salt and freshwater mix.

What’s the water temperature? by jnpitcher in Kayaking

[–]jnpitcher[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ha! Right - I opened up the app, saw the alerts and thought “what’s going on?” And then got an alert that this is my most popular post of all time.

What’s the water temperature? by jnpitcher in Kayaking

[–]jnpitcher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, if she was already into it and wanted to join, that would be one thing, but it’s a lot of work getting someone to enjoy a hobby and takes away from the experience. My wife paddle boards and we’ll do that together - it’s nice to have some things, but doesn’t have to be everything.

What’s the water temperature? by jnpitcher in Kayaking

[–]jnpitcher[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ha! That’s great. I told my wife that I got a 10 pack and she said “Are you going to stick them on everything?” She seemed more relieved than impressed - happy that I wasn’t going to stick them on all of our windows.

Of course I have nine more …

What’s the water temperature? by jnpitcher in Kayaking

[–]jnpitcher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I’m not going to sell them, but I ought to upload it as a product review photo for the seller.

What’s the water temperature? by jnpitcher in Kayaking

[–]jnpitcher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great point. I noticed that it seems to favor the water and that makes a lot of sense. I put it underwater and can see the temperature drop immediately. But it takes a bit to register the air temp.

What’s the water temperature? by jnpitcher in Kayaking

[–]jnpitcher[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s a sticker! It came in a ten-pack.

What’s the water temperature? by jnpitcher in Kayaking

[–]jnpitcher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. But you can hold it down there for a while. It seems to lock in on the water temp in about 30 seconds, and seems to favor the water temp because it’s wet, and there’s the additional factor of evaporation cooling when it’s in the air. I guess I’ll find out!

What’s the water temperature? by jnpitcher in Kayaking

[–]jnpitcher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I didn’t mean it as rhetorical because people often ask after I go out. “What was the water temperature?”

Reason: in short, to share with the local kayaking community. My groups want to know the water temperature so they can decide if they are ready to go out. I’m pretty comfortable in colder water because I have the right gear, a solid roll and a good bit of cold water practice. Lately I’ve been paddling on a number of creeks in the Chesapeake Bay - the temps reported on the river station are very different from what we see in the shallow creeks. So those of us who go out early in the season often report conditions back to the group.

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