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

Oops! It was John Fereira  rather than Dave Seng I was responding to with
the last message. Sorry
Matt Broze
-----Original Message-----
From: John Fereira <fereira_at_albert.mannlib.cornell.edu>
To: David Seng <David_at_wainet.com>
Cc: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Date: Monday, June 28, 1999 4:05 PM
Subject: 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
>> snip
>> >  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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