Patsy,
I have plenty of paddles you can choose from to borrow. Or, if you tell me what size, I might have time to carve one. No guarantees tho Ive been busy lately. I also have a full 3mm wetsuit you can borrow if it fits. Ill be wearing neoprene this year, as I think my drysuit sprung a leak.

: I'll be flying into Tacoma, heading to Centralia to our home base, and then
: driving to Port Townsend for R2K3. My main goal while there (besides
: meeting all you wonderful people and oohing and ahhing over your gorgeous
: boats) is to paddle as many different boats as possible to help me decide
: what I want to build for myself. I can bring some gear but need to pack
: carefully. I have a two piece paddle but no way to pack or transport it.
: My Greenland paddle would be really pissed off if I left it home anyway.

: So what should I bring and what can I reasonably hope to mooch off you good
: people? My current thoughts are that I will pack a separate bag with my el
: cheapo pfd, sponge, pump, nylon sprayskirt, paddle float, footwear,
: gloves, and paddling clothes. Can someone bring an extra paddle that I can
: use for the weekend (Greenland preferred but hey, I won't be picky)?

: As for clothes, what do I need for paddling in the PNW? I don't own a wetsuit
: or even the next level down. All I ever use here in NC is polypropylene
: underwear covered with nylon pants and shell, although I really should get
: something warmer for immersion. (Not that I ever go in or plan to, but you
: know.) I've got an REI gift certificate burning a hole in my pocket so I
: may as well get it now if I need it for the trip. Would a layer of
: Mysterioso work both for here and R2K3? I love how that stuff feels on. If
: that's not warm enough, would Hydroskin be better? Or is that not warm
: enough for out there either and I need to go ahead and rent a wetsuit
: while there?

: Thanks for advice. I'm getting really excited about the weekend.

: Patsy