Here are some techniques that have worked well in the past, but were never tested in a severe storm (which is probably why they worked): Have a 4-season tent, with strong poles and aerodynamic design. Stake the tent down with large sticks; pound them into the sand with rocks. Don't use those little metal stakes that come with the tent (ignore your friends who accuse you of over-kill). Try to tie your tent to logs or rocks for additional anchoring. This requires bringing lots of nylon line or small diameter rope. Stash your kayak in the woods if possible, and tie it down. Kayaks love to blow around. You might need it later. Sleep with your head toward the surf. That way your head gets wet before your entire sleeping bag does. You may also wake up from the sound of water lapping by your ears before your tent gets flooded. Try to camp behind a windblock if possible. Let your friends camp between you and the surfline. Brad ********************************************************************** Bradford R. Crain E-mail: brad_at_mth.pdx.edu Dept. of Mathematics Phone: (503) 725-3127 Portland State Univ. FAX: (503) 725-3661 P.O. Box 751 Portland, Or. 97207 ********************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Dec 28 1998 - 15:19:42 PST
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