RE: [Paddlewise] Successful Paddle-Float Re-entry

> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: John Fereira [mailto:fereira_at_albert.mannlib.cornell.edu]
> > Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 11:45 AM
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> >  The Seaward boats have built in straps behind on cockpit near each
> gunwale that look like they 
> >   would work real well although I haven't tried them yet.
> snip
> 
>   They work great for paddle float re-entries - the straps are solidly
> attached and have a Fas-Tex quick release to make getting the paddle out of
> there and in your hands a quick operation.  The straps really help hold the
> paddle in place compared to bungies or simply holding the paddle blade in
> place manually.  
  
  I assume that most people are aware of the technique but you can
  also get a piece of rope about 15' long and tie the ends to form
  a loop.  Lay the paddle across the deck and through the loop.
  Pull the rope under the boat and then wrap it around the shaft
  several times to form a stirrup.  Stepping into the stirrup
  while the other leg goes over the paddle and paddlfloat will make
  it much easier to climb onto the deck without using a lot of
  upper body strength.

> Dave Seng
> Juneau, Alaska
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John Fereira
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