Re: [Paddlewise] Group Paddling - A warning

Although it is not as elegant as having a seperate short clip or strap, I have
had good luck using the strap that tethers my paddle leash to the deck.  It has
a tiny version of the cam- type release buckle just like you would find on a
divers weight belt so it can be released easily with one hand.  I have been
meaning to getting around to making a seperate strap and keeping it handy on
deck.

Usually with a contact tow you are in moderate conditions and traveling for
relatively short distances so the ease of a quick release option is a bit less
important.  Victum in front facing you is the most reassuring for a nervous
paddler, but with the seasick ones make sure they get past all the projectile
vomiting first!

Jack Martin wrote:

> Date sent:              Wed, 07 Apr 1999 16:06:26 -0700
> From:                   Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>
> To:                     Jack Martin <jcmartin43_at_radix.net>
> Copies to:              paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net,
>         "'Robert Woodard'" <woodardr_at_tidalwave.net>,
>         "Reeves, Debbie (Debbie)" <dreeves_at_lucent.com>
> Subject:                Re: [Paddlewise] Group Paddling - A warning
>
> >
> > New one on me, Joq -- what is a Wichart clip -- is this like a carabiner?
> > Does it have quick-release capability?
> >
> Wichart is a manufacturer of very high quality sailing hardware,
> Dave.  These are just very good small stainless steel 'biner-like
> clips with a wire bale.  They are not quick release --- a possible
> disadvantage --- but, with the two boats essentially rafted up and
> forward motion pushing the rescuee into the rescuer --- along with
> Sick One draped across the rescuer's foredeck, needing a quick
> release may not be much of a problem.  Not so on conventional
> towing rigs, of course.
>
> Jack Martin
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