Ross,

I would like to see the picture, so post it if it isn't a problem.

> Alice,

> I have a couple of half-skirts called mini-skirts made by Wilderness
> Systems (if I remember correctly). They look so simple to make, that I'm
> embarrassed to say I bought 2. I can barely justify it by claiming that I
> purchased them before I started building kayaks. Okay, weak excuse.

> The miniskirt is a made from some nylon fabric, a length of bungie-cord,
> and a piece of 1/2" pvc pipe. The nylon is shaped to fit the part of
> the cockpit rim direct in front of the paddler, with the outer edge folded
> over and seamed to provide a channel for the bungie. The pvc pipe fits
> through another channel perpendicular to the centerline in the remaining
> edge of the skirt. The pipe should be long enough to set on top of either
> side of the cockpit coaming. The pipe provides a raised edge to keep the
> pooled water from washing into you lap. If you like, I can take a picture
> and email it to you or post it here if anyone else is interested.

> Ross