Re: [Paddlewise] Group Paddling - A warning

From:           	rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com
Date sent:      	Thu, 08 Apr 1999 09:03:29 -0700
To:             	paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Subject:        	Re: [Paddlewise] Group Paddling - A warning

> Oh, you meant Wichard safety tethers!  Why didn't you say so in the
> first place?  That mispelling threw me off (now if you believe that, I
> have a bridge I can sell you...).  I am surprised you stated the stuff
> as being inexpensive since Wichard items are on the costly side as
> behooves sailing safety lines that lives are very much dependent on.  It
> runs in the $60 range.

I, once again, stand corrected.  Must've had another CRS attack.  
Dr. Bagboat speaks the truth, and spells better than I do, as well.  
The two inch Wichard fittings I used to make up my contact tow 
list in the Defender catalog (#116079) at $11.20 each --- although I 
bought them in Annapolis at Annapolis Performance Sailing for a 
couple of bucks less, I think.

The "releasability" issue is still there, however --- as Hooligan said.  
If I wanted to release the towee, I would simply de-clip <my> 
deckline --- but, having said that, I'm not sure how "simple" that 
would be in extremis!  Guess the Sick One draped over my 
foredeck gives me some stability as I give to him, but I'm sure 
there's stuff that could still go wrong.  Have to get out there and try 
some variations.

All that said, it's still a good procedure if your buddy is 
incapacitated and at risk, and especially if there's just the two of 
you.  Give it a try!

Jack Martin
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