Re: [Paddlewise] Safety , Responsibility and nonsense

I bought my Aquaterra Spectrum from an outfitter friend of mine (who shall
forever remained unnamed). After I took delivery, I found out that the boat
had fallen off her kayak trailer and dragged along the ground for a while. She
had had it patched, with matching plastic, but it looked very messy. Then, one
time I hit a rock on the Truckee River, and the patch must have gotten knocked
loose. It took me forever to find someone in the Sacramento area who could
weld plastic. I finally found an industrial firm that did an excellent job,
even though they didn't have yellow plastic and had to do it in white. I don't
think it will ever come undone again unless, I suppose, I hit another rock.

I've also had a small raft blow off the roof of my van, and land gently on the
side of the road. And a car come off its hitch and land in a ditch. Luckily,
there was very little damage to the car, and no damage to people or property.

But since I've taken up kayaking seriously, and obtained good equipment (Thule
racks, kayak saddles, straps, and lines to attach to front and back of my
car), I haven't had any problems.

BijiliE
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