[Paddlewise] Reenter - attach skirt and roll

> Greg wrote

> Perhaps with a lot of practice, it might work for you...  for me, it's
> not something I intend to incorporate into my bag of "save my tail"
> techniques unless someone can share the secret in getting the spray
> skirt back on before I require air.

I guess I'd have to agree with this not being high on my list of options.
I've been practicing the reenter/attach skirt/roll up in the pool lately
(including last night) and while I have the maneuver down in a nice warm,
clear pool (goggles and nose clip too) it seems like tossing in cold or dark
water, waves and wind might greatly reduce the success rate.

Although it is nice when you roll up all sealed up, the idea of managing to
keep in close contact with your paddle and attaching your your skirt while
you feel the "lack of air clock" ticking make this maneuver a little
questionable.

I tried a variation where I reentered, rolled up, and caught my wits and
breath, then capsized and while upside down, but still in the cockpit I
reattached the skirt. While this bought more time to attach the skirt I'm
not so sure I'd want to intentionally go back over in conditions. It also
seemed like the second time around I came up with a little more water under
that nicely sealed skirt.

jw
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