Re: [Paddlewise] Cockpit Covers

In a message dated 11/30/98 8:18:44 AM Pacific Standard Time,
millsl_at_purchase.edu writes:

<< Along the thread of having the boats fly off the roof, I have had a cockpit
cover take flight while cruising along the interstate.  I know they improve
the gas mileage and keep out the elements but how do you keep them from trying
to join the southerly migration of Canada Geese as you cruise along?  I
suppose I could put some Canadian Ballast Rocks on them but then I'd have to
strap each rock to my front and rear bumper and eventually would obscure the
view out the windshield with tie-downs.  >>

I've had that problem too (during the huge winds of the early January storm in
Northern California several years ago). I had attached the loop on my cockpit
cover to the deck lines, so I didn't lose it.

I also had my air bad (bladder) blow out one time on the interstate, when I
was almost home. I had driven nearly 6 hours from Ahjumawi east of Redding in
Northern California, and it took that long to work its way out. I just
happened to see it blow out of my rear view mirror, and land nicely on the
side of the freeway. So I stopped, walked back, and retrieved it, no worse for
the wear.

BijiliE
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