>> <SNIP> >> I was wondering what I'd do if, while paddling alone, I >> capsized, was unable to roll back up or couldn't get back in using a >> paddle float or other method because of weather or physical >> conditions. >> > I guess this goes back to my original premis, I am having trouble >imagining a situation where I could be on the deck, and not be able >to get into the cockpit. I have never tried to paddle a kayak in the >manner that you describe, but I assume it to be possible - I have had >the "opportunity" to paddle a boat with a cockpit full of water in >semi-rough seas, and while it is nothing like an empty cockpit it is >highly "do-able". > >What says the group? >Gregg Bolton Hey, if you were on a racing surf ski like mine, wearing a wetsuit for the cold, you'd just climb back on , EASILY, and start paddling again. Or you could wear a dry suit, to stay warm, and just climb back on....I don't think you need a cockpit/skirt system in an ocean boat---its more dangerous, and not advantageous. And they make it tough to use the boat for snorkeling, which is a spectacular use for kayaks..... For III and IV white water, I'll take the cock pit and spray skirt boat every time. Regards, Dan Volker WPB, FL *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Mar 31 1998 - 07:53:00 PST
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