i missed the start of this I'd definitely keep my spare paddle on my rear deck. you may need it while not onshore. I recently got munched by a big wave close to shore but not at a landable point, and it snapped my paddle as I got tumbled. I lost my hold on the two pieces. I was very glad to have that spare readily on hand on the rear deck as I retrieved it and put it together while still in the water -once I'd swum out of the danger zone. I also recently (after the above) started practising retrieving half my spare while tipped over and rolling with it. I've now done this a pool but have yet to try to try in more testing conditions. nick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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