Re: [Paddlewise] handicapped paddling thread

From: Mark Zen <canoeist_at_netbox.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 16:51:58 -0700 (MST)
On Thu, 29 Jan 1998, a helpful person wrote:

>>
>>> handicapped, and will NEVER be able to roll a boat again. i want to know
>>> my self-rescue options... 
>>
>>Mark,
>>
>>Have you ever tried the Kotzebue Island roll? It is based on getting
>>your whole body inside the boat leaving the arms out. The weak arm
>>holds the paddle (canoe style) end, while the strong arm moves the paddle
>>from one side of the boat, over the cockpit, to the other side.
>>
>>Just a thought.
>>
>>-snip
>>

the water's a bit frozen, and pool sessions for the kayak club are far
apart right now... this same person [since it was private, _i_ won't name]
mentioned this, and actually gave a good alternative once before, on WL,
and i would encourage further discussion, publicly if possible/appropriate

thank you, this will be added to my "must try"'s.

mark

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