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

Matt Broze wrote:

>  It is not hard to remove the paddle from this as some have suggested.

Then I must be doing something wrong.  I find with the curved deck and the
spoon of the paddle "nesting", the paddle shaft is sloped down into the
water.  In order to release it, I have to lean away from the paddle side to
lift the paddle and then pull it out.  I'd rather have a quick release arrangement,
like the Seaward (or is it Nimbus?) kayaks.  Alternatively, leave the paddle
float until it's convenient and use the spare paddle.

Fortunately I've not had to do this since I've learned to roll.

Mike

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