: Hmmmm !! Does seem a bit unsettling doesn't it. And to what end does she need
: to tell us about the underwear she's taking. ??? Does her a lot of good in
: the front and rear hatches. I concur, I hope she is much better prepared
: than her list of equipment states. Maybe the big bra is for the front of
: the yak. ???

: Rehd

Ah hah!!! That's it, Rehd! If a spray SKIRT is what the kayak wears around the middle.... then naturally, the "big bra" is what a kayak wears across the bow.... but that would mean that a sea sock should be worn across the stern, eh? It all makes sense, because a boat is traditionally referred to as a "she"

--Julie... who is going backpacking next week and paddling the week after that, but who will spare you all the details of my wardrobe, except to note that I WILL have a full complement of safety gear along.