GREAT GEAR

Scott Plastics Safety Light

Scott Plastics offers an intense safety light which is visible for up to two miles. US Coast Guard approved, waterproof and corrosion resistant. Runs up to eight hours on two AA batteries. Includes 20" pole, and combination side/deck mount. Removable light is portable and can easily attach to life jacket.

Suggested retail price: $49 Cdn. $37 US.

Phone: 800- 214-0141.

Web:www.scotty.com.

NRS Na Pali Touring Jacket

Tough enough for an ocean crossing, comfortable enough for a cruise across the lake, the Na Pali is built to take on the worst. Breathable and durable Entrant fabric, latex wrist gaskets, and full storm hood wrap you in a waterproof shell.

Ph: 800-635-5202.

Web: www.nrsweb.com.

Suggested retail: $225 US.

Para-Tech Kayak Sea Anchor

Para-Tech Kayak Sea Anchor is designed to hold a kayak in the wind and minimize wind blown drift. The system was prompted by a 1200 square mile search for a paddler blown offshore and reports of offshore paddlers lost due to the inability to paddle back against the wind. A 36" Sea Anchor system with a stow bag and line weighs under 20 oz. and stows in a 7" x 7" x 2" bag. $249 US.

Para-Tech Engineering. Ph: 970-876-0558.

Email: paratech@rof.net. Web: www.seaanchor.com.

SpeedTech's Weather Explorer

SpeedTech's new Weather Explorer incorporates temperature and relative humidity, in addition to pressure history, to formulate its forecast. This means a more dependable forecast. Another exceptional feature is a frost forecast for 6-8 hours in the future. The remote sensor has unique long-range transmission of up to 190 ft.

$220 US.

Web: www.speedtech.com.