> <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 think I would crawl only part way up the back deck, mainly to get > my torso out of cold water. I think I would have more stability > with my legs partially in the water and the bow tilted up in the air > somewhat than if I were to crawl up as far as I might. ******************************************** Having played the game of trying to climb back into my kayak without a paddle float, I can say that you would be much less stable lying on the afterdeck than sitting in the cockpit and would find it much harder to brace when the next wave came along. Also, you would be much wetter, with a greater likelihood of hypothermia setting in. Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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