Re: [Paddlewise] Beach Camping

From: Michael Neverdosky <MichaelN_at_cycat.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1998 19:44:44 +0000
Remember to tie up your kayak.
How many stories have we heard of people waking up and finding
their kayak gone?

As Sinbad would say, "Trust in Allah, but tie your kayak." (sic)

If you are going to the ends of the Earth, you might also want to
take a pair of earplugs. After a day or two of listening to a screaming
wind a break can be very nice. :-))

michael

romeug_at_erols.com wrote:
> 
> A simple, light and easy to store solution are frisbees with small holes
> in the center, fender washers and some extra line- these may be buried
> and provid a reasonable anchor.  Of course have an extra one, preferably
> a glow in the dark for evening play.
> You can also bury ballast rocks...
> 
> Sisler, Clyde wrote:
> >
> > The only beach camping I've ever done is under a beach umbrella with a 6
> > pack so I hope someone can help me.
> >
> > If you've got nothing but sand and nothing to tie your tent to, what's the
> > preferred way of securing your tent against high winds?
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