In a message dated 1/13/99 2:49:11 PM Pacific Standard Time, pmaun_at_bitstream.net writes: << Here is another question as far as emptying a boat is concerned. Is there a method for removing at least some of the water out of the boat before doing a re-entry and roll? Assume that this solo, no one around to help empty out the boat. >> With some boats it is possible to push down on the inverted stern and raise the bow out of the water enough to drain the cockpit. If you give it a twist as you lower the boat back to the water you will end up with an empty boat ready for you to climb back into and paddle away. The trick here seems to be a fine stern, little room behind the seat, some body weight and technique. Scott So.Cal. *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Jan 13 1999 - 16:25:37 PST
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