VajraT_at_aol.com wrote: > > juliom_at_cisco.com writes: > > In summary, *you hold the paddle with one hand against > > the aft cockpit rim*. Then jump on the aft deck and > > put your legs on the paddle. > > Do you start from in front of the paddle or from aft of it? The "official" method is to start from behind, and then rotate your legs over the paddle. I find it much easier to start in front, hook my left leg over the paddle, and stick my right leg directly into the cockpit. Requires a lot less swapping of hands and feet on the paddle. Actually, I find re-enter and roll easier than that. I'm trying to recruit some beginners to teach them that technique rather than a paddle float rescue. The downside of the re-enter and roll is that you end up with a lot of water in the boat. Unless you can attach your skirt upside down. Steve -- Test Scoring & Reporting Services Sometimes, you never can University of Georgia always tell what you Athens, GA 30602-5593 least expect the most. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue May 11 1999 - 14:03:25 PDT
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