[Paddlewise] hats

From: Larry Bliven <foxhill_at_shore.intercom.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 18:26:51 -0500
>From Ralph,

>A canoe puts you too high up, even if kneeling, for effective paddling
against wind.  I have been in a situation with me in a K-Light alongside
AMC canoe instructor/leaders in their canoes while paddling into 20 knot
winds.  They were stymied while I just doddled or paddled leisurely
circles around them in order to stay back with them.


i agree. been there/done that.
windy. me going nowhere in solo canoe. friend going easily in kayak... i
bought a kayak shorly thereafter...but for fun, i still like to paddle the
canoe in moderate wind.


>Am I the only paddler who tethers his hat?

no. mine is also tied to my head. i'm trolling to see what hats folks like
to use when it's windy... i don't like lines around my head, so i think that
stocking style hats are a better choice...they are easier to store in a bag
too.

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