Re: [Paddlewise] wet exit? why?

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From: pbaum_at_ix.netcom.com <pbaum_at_ix.netcom.com>
To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Date: Sunday, 12 July 1998 06:27
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] wet exit? why?


>On 07/09/98 10:39:52 you wrote:
>
>
>, one capsized and his kayak was blown away faster than he
>could swim towards it.  <Snip>

Kia Ora,

A few years ago ,as part of a multisport race covering the length of New
Zealand,the kayak section of the race was held in Charlotte sound( top of
the south island).
They were struck by a squall of 50 knots plus and the fleet promply
capsized.
Guy's swimming everywhere.(As seen  from filming helicopters on TV
sportsnews)
Kayaks  rolling on top of the water covered up to a mile in twenty minutes.
They rolled like empty beercans along the road on a windy day.
Fortunately there were plenty of support craft .
That is one of the reasons why my paddle is clipped onto the boat.
Regards
Eddie.

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