Re: [Paddlewise] 2 q's.

> Robin,

  I used to have a Nordkapp.  Once you are out of the cockpit (and
therefore in the water!) I only found one method that reliably worked
getting back in Nordkapps with the small cockpit (as opposed to the
keyhole boats).  I would slip a paddle float over the end of my paddle.
Next, I would enter the boat upside down under water.  Next I would grab
the cockpit rim with both hands and throw my feet over my head into the
boat - kind of like a gymnist on the rings.  Next, I would leverage
myself back rightside up with the paddle float. 

   Sounds like alot of work?  Then stay in the cockpit and roll, or use
the paddle float while still in the boat.  Honestly, I never saw someone
who was able to reliably climp on top of a Nordkapp and wiggle into that
little cockpit - the boat is just too tippy.

   Now I have an Artic Hawk - is is more stable and has a keyhole
cockpit.  The keyhole makes it much easier to climp into the boat
rightside up.

  - Scott
> >
> > hi all,
> > I have 2 questions for anyone who has 2 cents worth of input.
> > 1. i am paddling an 18 ft x 21" hard chined greenland sea kayak and havent
> > been able to purchase a sprayskirt yet (college budget), so due to my low
> > initial stabillity i am trying to develop the perfect self rescue.  so far i
> > have been toying with what i believe is the "cowboy method"  which is to
> > straddle the stern with the kayak upside down and submerge it to drain the
> > cockpit.  i have had mixed success especially in rougher conditions and am
> > wondering if anyone can suggest a better way.  my cockpit is very small so my
> > re-entry is basically to face the stern from my stomach, slide my feet in and
> > try to brace.  Re-entry works fairly well.  any ideas?
> > 2.  my stern hatch leaks around the lining which is 1/4 " neoprene sponge
> > epoxied (probably not the smartest thing i ever did) to the underside rim.  i
> > read something about inflatable lining on a message earlier, anyone know more
> > about it?????  or can someone suggest a more appropriate material to use?  i
> > also tried rubber weatherstripping that was self adhesive but repeatedly came
> > off.  HELP...
> > thanks,
> > robin.
> 
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