Re: [Paddlewise] Drogues and tethers

Yes, absolutely, leaving one foot inside the kayak to prevent separation
works, even in rough water.

For the ACA certification exam, it was a requirement.  I had
to show the paddlefloat rescue in rough water leaving one foot in 
the cockpit while I inflated the float, talking the students
(actually instructor trainers) through it at the same time.

So, unless there are inconsistencies in the ACA curriculum throughout
the country, leaving one foot inside the cockpit after a capsize is
a basic skill.

Of course, the Klepper might be to big to even do that.  I hope you 
keep us posted about your findings so we can sound the alarm if
it does not work.

I, and hopefully everyone on this list, really appreciate your 
research on this matter.

- Julio

> I appreciate your kind comments about practice - but I'm puzzled about the
> one foot in the boat techniqe - I think I can understand using it for a
> partial capsize but does it work when you are fully capsized? Would it work
> in rough seas? This may sound elementary but I haven't heard about it before
> and would be glad to hear some more description about how and when to use
> the one leg in the boat method.
> 

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