Re: [Paddlewise] Really Dumb Question

In a message dated 1/9/01 12:19:34 PM, wsmith_at_cts.com writes:

<< Many different things to try next time - Must take time out of my schedule 
just
for landings - Calm water - Smallish Waves - Until I get this down pat - It is
most embarrassing.. >>

    For some of us the most embarrassing thing is getting out of the boat. It 
can be an issue and I have seen more creative ways to embarrass ones self 
than you can imagine. It is always when there are small children around to 
point out the flaw to their family and friends.
    One day I was using this behind the coaming trick and caught the tail of 
my skirt with the paddle loom. I had gotten myself just at that point where I 
could neither move back to the seat nor up on the deck quickly enough. I 
flipped over slightly and sat firmly in the mud and water. I looked up to see 
this woman with her mouth literally hanging wide open. She abruptly turned 
around and quickly left the beach. I suspect she was mind reading because I 
had said nothing out loud other than umph when I hit the water.

Good luck. Just don't trap the tail of your skirt if you have one. I also 
tend not to get the back of the skirt off well enough before trying to get 
out. The paddle traps the skirt and there is no way short of sitting back in 
the boat to reposition you paddle.

Joan Spinner
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