Hi Folks, I found "getting afloat with Nick Gates" A charming little TV series from the UK in the 80s, you might enjoy it. This is an interesting episode 8. The main topic of this episode is Thames ba

Ack! How did that happen? I remember updating the Yaquina float pages early this year. Maybe it was just a dream... Sorry. So, the tide is about an hour later this year, so we'll leave Elk City a but

All manner of craft show up for the Yaquina River floats. Elaine's brother, Michael, even showed up with his 36' sailboat once for the Thanksgiving float from the Cannon Quarry ramp to Toledo-- and tr

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Finally chose the underwater camera, and vowing not to destroy this new one. Nothing fancy, no two way viewing, no 90 deg, split screen choice, -- just a simple as possible pickup, that will fit the c

I hope you had a good lunch today at Orchard Point, Cal. We'll be there tomorrow. <g> Woahink Lake, south of Florence, is pretty clear, or at least it was last time I sailed on it years ago. That's be

Any coots have a working kodak rotary or slide tray projector available. Mine stripped a gear due to age, a common problem, and it's a pain to replace. Mine has a good bulb, so that's not needed to fu

The Halloween float is coming up soon. It's on Halloween this this year! I think we can do the float in a responsible, socially distanced or masked, as appropriate, way. The pizza joint is take-out on

Right here in Oregon. Richard Green needed a new project. Thanks for helping, guys. I appreciate it.

I just talked to John McC. Thursday is the best day for him. I went by Shorelane Park yesterday and the gate was closed. There were three or four cars parked by the gate and not much room for more. So

I'm losing my storage area and won't be able to keep my Goose (the Pride of Toledo.) She needs a significant amount of work, but all the parts are there, including a Really Simple Sail balanced lug. A

Anybody?

Is there any interest in an al fresco Coot Lunch next week? The weather looks like it'll be good. I've got Monday, Wednesday and Thursday free. Laura says John McC is desperate for a "play date" after

We sure had a good time on the first Salish 100 last year. There wasn't one this year, of course, but they're gonna try again next year. I think it can be done in a responsible way, even if the Dread

Hey, guys. I'm kinda back. A guy at work has been wanting to learn boat building so I built a SoF canoe with him, a 15.5' version of my Yaquina design. I don't like how it came out, so I re-examined t

My 48v. E- Bike // Schwinn conversion is a total success over time. I had a Golden Motor set for a different project, but sold that to a guy for an inboard motor conversion. My Minn Kota is a total su

I just sent out the latest Coot's Contact List. If you think you should have got it, please let me know; I probably have an outdated email address for you. The List is private. Only those Coots who ch

The middle of an ocean... https://preview.tinyurl.com/y3nvcj97 or https://www.opb.org/article/2020/10/05/safest-place-may-be-at-sea-say-portlanders-who-have-cast-off-on-global-circumnavigation/ -- Joh

This is particularly for John K., but anybody else with relevant experience with SOF boats, please speak up! I'm thinking hard about this coming winter and the huge space in my shop since my best frie

Concerning John's challenge, I've been dealing with this, too. For the small, lightweight rowboat I use, I set up a roller that has a base that slides into the slot between the liftgate and roof, so t