[Paddlewise] Paddle Float

Well, one option is to use a paddle float for a re-entry and roll. You may
not need it for the roll itself, but you can lean on it while you reattach
your spray skirt.
John


>
>In addition to my last request for info, I went out today with a couple of
>friends to try the paddle float and the re-entry and roll in rough
>conditions. The float was good, but took a while. We tried paddling with it
>still attatched, as a novice might need to do this one day. It worked, but
>a rudder was needed for directional control to get back to shore. The
>re-enter and roll (no float attatched) worked very well for initial speed
>(seconds!) but skirt reattachment took 4 minutes between  being flipped
>back over, etc, as taking the hands off the paddle left one very
>vulnerable. If there are any advocates of the re-entry and roll, I'd like
>to hear how they manage with skirt reattachment in stormy seas. I know
>there was a thread recently on the re-entry and roll, but I was unable to
>participate at that time-sorry.
>
>PS I heard on the radio while heading to the beach that authorities were
>looking for a kayaker off Bellingham, Wash. Hope it turned out okay.
>
>Doug Lloyd
>Victoria BC
>Canada	
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