[Paddlewise] Paddle/Person Teathers

From: Tim Mattson <tgmattso_at_ichips.intel.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 08:18:37 -0800 (PST)
I just read "Deep Trouble".  What a great book!

I noticed that many of the accidents turned desparate
when the kayak and/or paddle floated away from the 
paddler.  This was especially the case when a solo
paddler got into trouble.

Most of my paddling is done solo, so I want to figure 
out how to correctly tether myself to my paddle and my
boat.  The trick is to setup the tethering so I won't notice
it under normal conditions (i.e. it has to be comfortable
and out of the way) and so I can untether rapidly should 
saftey require me to do so.

What do the seasoned paddlers on this mail-list do about
tethering?  I've never actually seen anyone do it.  

--Tim

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