>> The problem I had with the re-entry was that the boat would not cooperate and lay on it's side. I had enough water in my sinus by that time not to want to try an inverted entry, but I have seen pictures of folks crawling in the boat while it was on it's side. cya Bob Denton >> ************************************************************************** * When I re-enter my Romany, the kayak is tilted toward me, but it is mostly upside down. While holding the coaming on either side, I work myself as far into the cockpit as possible without submerginging my head, then I take a deep breath, finish seating myself underwater, set up, and roll. Even in a pool, let alone in cold water, I usually run out of breath before I can fasten the spray skirt (mine is a little difficult to put on). However, a while ago on Wavelength someone pointed out that you can roll up, get some air, turn upside down again, fasten the spray skirt, and then roll up again. In rough water, this is easier than trying to fasten your spray skirt while bracing. Of course, it helps to have a built-in pump when pumping out afterward! The choice between the side I entry I just described and the somersault entry depends on your personal flotation. The somersault entry is difficult to do when wearing a PFD because the latter tends to keep you on the surface. Conversely, without a PFD, the side entry is difficult to do because you tend to sink. 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon May 04 1998 - 07:30:33 PDT
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