Re: [Paddlewise] Instability with a flooded cockpit (and more added)

Matt:

Thank you for your detailed reply.  I have had success with the paddlefloat
rescue.  The new boat however does not (yet) have a rigging to secure the
outrigger.  Some folks recommend not using the rigging, and I have been able
to climb back in without it.  As conditions get rougher however, I would
think the rigging to secure the paddle shaft would facilitate the maneuver.

I've also had the unfortunate experience of loosening the spay skirt to
hand-pump, and ended up worse than when I started because being unable to
avoid the breaking waves.

What is your opinion about carrying items in the cockpit (or sea sack) with
you?

Do you tether your paddlefloat to the paddle or to the boat?

I rationalize that the best tether scenario would be to tether the float to
the paddle, and the paddle to you.  Keep the tethers to a minimum and the
length of the thether to a minimum.

 I am presently using Eddyline paddlefloats.  They use a velcro strip that
secures the paddle float to the paddle shaft near the blade.  The velcro has
often come loose during self-rescue practice.  There needs to be a better
way.  


Thanks again.

Robert



> From: Matt Broze <mkayaks_at_oz.net>
> Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 01:00:23 -0800
> To: Paddlewise <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
> Subject: [Paddlewise] Instability with a flooded cockpit (and more added)
> 
> A reenter and roll does not stabilize the kayak for pumping out afterwards
> (like the paddle float can if the paddle is fastened to the kayak). Why not
> learn to do both and use what is most appropriate for your situation rather
> than embracing one and dismissing the other. I encourage paddlers to learn
> the reenter and roll... <snip>....

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