: Hi,

: We are not regulars on your list, but would really appreciate some help with
: a problem. We do realise that you a serious group and please excuse/ignore
: this post if it is inappropriate. We are building a home made quick and
: cheap outrigger for a raft race at work (a Fisheries Research Institute in
: Tasmania, Australia). None of us has any kyaking/canoeing experience and
: we have been challanged by the boys (we are a girls team!). It has to be
: stable and have enough floatation for 4 people and be as fast as possible.
: Materials we have available include polydrums, plastic pipes,fishing
: floats, large plastic containers etc (just about anything we can
: scavenge). The only rule is that it cannot be composed of any water going
: vessel (ie: surfboard, existing kyak etc). We realise a shaped front and
: back is necessary to reduce drag, but are not sure about
: length/size/distance from the main part for the outrigger bits. Does
: anyone have any ideas/suggestions/handy hints (dimension/floatation needs
: etc)? We have searched the web but not really found much on this. Please
: help us kick the boys' buts!

: (race date is 15 Dec 2000)

: Thanks.

Hey Ladies

You're right, we're a real serious lot. [BG]
You realize of course that we are a majority of "boys" here, don't you? Ha! What is the boys team called and what is their email? Just kiddin'. So, is there any way you can get a picture of your materials that you have and post it on here? Maybe through one of the free photo sites? That would help a great deal, seeing what's available. Good Luck with your project.

Rehd