Californias northernmost reaches (e.g. Eureka) would be nearly central to all who live along the left coast. I don't know anything about suitability for ingress / egress, so the actual location would need a little research.

> Don,

> For quite some time now I have had the same thoughts as yourself
> concerning the possibility of a "rendezvous" for those of us on
> the Pacific side of the country.

> The West Coast certainly has some of the nicest places for sea kayaking
> that I know of and there is certainly a keen interest in "home
> building" kayaks.

> The response to a West Coast Wood Kayak & Canoe Rendevous would be
> enthusiastic to say the least! I am currently in the process of organizing
> just such a gathering for 1999. At this time, I am leaning towards the sea
> kayaking and wooden boat building mecca of the Pacific Northwest.

> If any of you fellow builders out there would be interested in this event
> or have any suggestions/preferences please feel free to contact me.

> I will keep the bulletin board informed of our progress as the location
> and time frame solidifies.

> Later, Joe Greenley