Re: [Paddlewise] Side drop launch

From: <dldecker_at_se.mediaone.net>
Date: Fri, 07 Jan 2000 01:12:37 -0500
At 07:41 AM 01/07/1999 +1100, Peter Treby wrote:
>Hal Levine wrote:
>"...a "Side Drop".  I am not confident that my North American made
>kevlar boat would survive such a launch. Maybe it can only be done in
>British boat? Has anyone ever tried such a launch?"
>The side drop looks like a recipe for boat damage and paddler injury to
>me. Seal launching / landing looks best left to the seals too!
>


Did the book say if Derek landed on his head or his seat?

Dana
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