Su Penn wrote: > > Yesterday my partner David, our friend Eli, and I, all relative beginners, > took our boats out in a quiet lake and practiced paddle-float re-entries > for the first time. > > We also developed a small shopping list of gear it would be nice--no, make > that essential--to have (who ever said paddle leashes were optional? None > of us was able to right a flipped boat one-handed while holding onto a > paddle with the other hand. Try sticking it between your legs. Although this is not recommended if you are in the surf zone. I use the deck bungies, but be sure to duck when it comes flying over as the boat is righted. > I found > that my PFD is worse than useless and won't be any better unless I install > a crotch strap to keep it from riding up. Sounds like it doesn't fit well. Do you perhaps have a shape that the PFD amnufacturer didn't have in mind when he designed the device? (Was that polite enough?) Evan a fairly pear-shaped person should be able to tighten the bottom strap or tie tightly enough to keep it below the rib cage. > > Here's a question: Any tips for righting an upside-down boat without taking > on water--or tips for minimizing the water taken on? That's a tricky one for me, too. I'll be interested in the replies 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.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Jun 28 1999 - 14:08:11 PDT
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