Re: [Paddlewise] Capistrano Flip (was: The grotto chamber )

 Ralph, that was some interesting info on Walt Drummond's Capistrano flip.
I have seen pictures of him surfing some very large waves in his huge
Grumman canoe. Very impressive, but he must have been totally nuts.

 I don't think closed deck sea kayaks with normal sized cockpits could
really perform this technique to the same degree of effectiveness, but
there is an analog that is worth mentioning. When the kayak is upside
down, prepare to flip it upright from the stern end. Just before flipping
however, put as much weight as you can on the stern to sink it a little
bit. A significant amount of water will run out of the cockpit as the bow
lifts up. Then quickly flip the kayak upright. It takes a little practice,
but most people should be able to do it. This is a great way to cut
pumping time in half or more after a capsize.

 Of course, an eskimo roll cuts pumping time to nil... :)

 Kevin
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On Sat, 2 Jan 1999, Hank Hays wrote:

> Ralph Diaz wrote:

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> Anyone else remember the Capistrano Flip?  Written up in AWA Journal back
> in the mid to late 60s, I think by a guy named Walt Drummond of Capistrano
> Beach (Someone else also revived it in a Canoe Mag article in the early
> 80s?).  

snip

> 
> Sounds like something both kayaks and canoes could work on.  Dana and Bob,
> you're it <grin>!
> 
> Hank Hays
> 
> 
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