Re: [Paddlewise] Instability with a flooded cockpit (Romany outrigger)

Matt:

You describe the ||X|| pattern (Doug illustrated this set up in his recent
SK article) for a paddle float rigging and the Telkwa support.  I've got a
Romany Explorer and the "day hatch" presents an obstruction.  Any ideas
about a work-around for a paddle float rigging?

Robert

Matt wrote:

> From: Matt Broze <mkayaks_at_oz.net>
> Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 00:55:53 -0800
> To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Instability with a flooded cockpit (and more added)
> 
> <snip>.... then make an X pattern with
> the shock cord doubled up on the sides of the kayak   ||X||   like that so
> you have a double layer of stiffer shock cord holding the paddle down <snip>.
> .... Actually, I prefer about
> 3/16" nylon or polyester cord which I find holds the paddle blade down more
> firmly yet has enough elasticity to make it easy to slide the paddle out
> once you are all pumped out, added clothing if necessary, ate something, got
> a drink of water, etc., etc. and are ready to go again in your now less
> tippy (than when swamped) kayak. ....<snip> make a hold down
> set up for your paddle. Nimbus Kayaks http://nimbuskayaks.com/  has a ready
> made setup using webbing straps and fastex buckles with a nifty way to
> quickly release them when you are ready to start paddling again.



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