Re: [Paddlewise] Frequency of Capsize

> snip
> >here and on Wavelength.  I am curious, how many sea kayakers have had an
> >accidental capsize while tripping?  That is a touring capsize rather than one
> >caused by playing (surfing, playing in eddies etc.) or skillbuilding.
> >
> >If you have had an accidental capsize I would be interested in hearing the
> >details.
> >
> >Thanks and Happy Paddling!
> >
> >Rob Cookson

On a river trip I was pushing back into the current along with a few other boats when
someone on the bank had a map question and grabbed my bow handle to stop my launch,
already in progress.  The boat immediately tipped and I tried to brace upstream.  It
almost worked but I had laid over so far the current popped my skirt and filled the
boat.  My dog and I both swam much to the astonishment of the person still holding my
boat.  They didn't realize a sea kayak doesn't quite spin around like a whitewater
boat.  I was amazed also, one minute I was relaxing back letting the current gently
pull me from the bank and the next second I was bracing as hard as I could, then with
a whoosh, the boat and I were separated.

Alice


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