Re: [Paddlewise] Roll or Die?

On May 12, 20:40, Greg Hollingsworth wrote:
} Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Roll or Die?
> > Rolling is not really a necessary skill for a Klepper paddler, wouldn't
> > you agree?
> 
> I guess, if you paddle the Klepper on a small pond in your backyard... 
> 
> Seriously, it depends on the conditions that you expect (or don't
> expect) to encounter.  Are you saying that a Klepper is so stable that
> it will <never ever> tip?  If you tip, then a roll is the best method to
> recover.  I can't imagine that a Klepper (or any other boat) is
> tip-proof given the right conditions.  Around here thunderstorms arrive
> with little advance warning, I've seen dead calm conditions turn into
> 40-50 MPH gusts in a matter of minutes.  
> 
> Rolling is easy <and> fun to learn.  Anybody can do it!!

It's not easy and fun to learn in every boat, though.  

Ok, hands up.  How many people here have actually rolled a Klepper?
Anyone?  If so, I want to hear your opinion about rolling a Klepper
in case of an accidental capsize in rough conditions.






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