Re: [Paddlewise] Paddlefloat Dillusions

Bill;
Tuck the paddle up (down) under your arm, in your armpit.  This will
allow you to use both hands.
John Winskill

Bill Leonhardt wrote:
> 
> At 09:03 AM 2/24/99 -0800, John Winskill wrote:
> SNIP
> >Now, compare this to a re-enter and roll not using a paddlefloat.
> >Time required to re-enter and roll from the time you bail out of your
> >boat:  15 seconds
> >Time to settle down, take a few deep breaths and compose yourself:
> >       30 seconds
> >Re-attaching your sprayskirt while under water:
> >       10 to 30 seconds
> >Emptying your boat with a footpump or electric pump while using your
> >padde in the normal fashion to brace yourself:
> >       3 to 5 minutes.
> >The additional practice to master putting your sprayskirt on while under
> >water is very worth it.
> >
> 
> John,
> 
> This is interesting.  What do you do with your paddle while you're
> underwater, upside down putting on your skirt.  When I'm above water,
> rightside up, it take me two hands to put the skirt on.
> 
> Is the paddle tethered or under deck bungies or ????
> 
> Bill Leonhardt
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