ScupperFrank

Thanks, Avalon, those would be good . But around here, neoprene gloves are dive gloves!;)

Thanks -excellent information for the unfamiliar, and good for the more experienced paddler as well. Particularly appreciate dress recommendations for those of us where it is not an issue of warmth or water repellancy but rather sun protection! We're from Miami, paddle SOTs and our single SINKs -Valley Aquanaut and Hurricane Tracer (skegs, not rudders).

Questions: We'll have most gear covered, but should we invest in something akin to dive gloves for a June paddle in Alaska?

Do you have recommendations for particular Alaska cruise ports as offering "better" half-day paddling opportunities than others?

Thanks again.