Thanks to Brian Blankinship, owner of Bay Kayakingand a member of the steering committee of the Chesapeake Paddlers Association, to organize my Annapolis talk, and to Bruce Kellmann, store manager of Eastern Mountain Sports, for hosting and sponsoring the event! Both of you did a great job!

Thanks to Chuck Haberlein and his lovely wife Ellen to help organizing and to eventually visit my talk! Chuck H. was one of the most frequent blog commentors and supporters on my OZ trip. Good to finally meet you in person, Chuck!