Robert,
I don't know if I'm necessarily going to follow your advice, but you do seem to have your priorities straight!
--Mark

: Any time I have completed a kayak and needed to varnish it, I have
: used the following method. First, I check the weather. If it is
: nice, then I go paddling, being careful not to scratch the kayak
: (difficult for me). If I feel guilty for not applying at least
: one coat of varnish, then I will resolve myself to making the
: effort to get said coat applied. I apply one coat of varnish to
: the deck one day, then I apply a coat to the hull during the
: next day. If the weather remains pleasing, then I go paddling.
: If the weather becomes inclement, I apply another coat of
: varnish to the deck and hull as previously stated. If the
: weather continues to be fair and clear, I keep paddling the
: kayak until the weather gets worse. If I get sick and can't
: paddle, then I varnish the kayak. If I do get sick, I make
: certain that I have at least two days to coat the deck and the
: hull. Hope this helps.

: Robert N Pruden