[Paddlewise] FW: How Windy Was It (Real

From: Chuck Holst <CHUCK_at_multitech.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 15:47:17 -0500
>>
Perhaps a good use for Canadian Ballast Rocks?  The less of the
kayak that sticks out of the water, the less effect wind has...
A greenland style paddle might be pretty cool too; though I
haven't tried one.
>>

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A couple of months ago I paddled directly into and then broadside to wind   
that was forecast to be 20 kt to 25 kt. Paddling into the wind, it was so   
hard to make any progress that I considered turning back, so I'm pretty
sure the wind was close to what was forecast. However, the wind had   little
effect on my Greenland paddle whether I was paddling into the wind or
broadside to it. Certainly, I never felt that it was about to be torn out   
of my grip.

Chuck Holst

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