Re: [Paddlewise] Re ballast

From: Hank Hays <lhays_at_canby.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 07:39:32 -0800
At 10:31 AM 2/16/98 -5, Bob Denton wrote:
>I think we are taking the wrong approach here...instead of putting 
>lead ballast in the boat, lets put it in the paddles. 
>
>If we added 40 or 50 lbs of lead to each paddle, when conditions get 
>rough, just drop those paddles below the waterline, hang on tight  
>and Ta Da! Instant stability.....
>
>Think of those great muscles you'll be building up with those lead 
>paddles.....throw away that paddle float but make sure you have a 
>good tether!

But if you fall out of the boat, I might recommend letting go of the
paddle! <grin>

Hank Hays


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