Wes wrote: > Of course, with a larger group, it probably would have been better to raft > up a second kayak, possibly using paddles under deck lines front and back > to stabilize both boats, and then towing with one or more of the other boats. The folks I paddle with carry a short length of deck line (essentially, twice the width of the deck just forward of the coaming) with stainless steel snap links, or carabiners on each end. This can be used to raft two boats in a rescue situation. Depending on the arrangement of deck lines on the two boats, this line can create a secure and stable raft, permitting the rescuer to use two hands if need be to assist the rescuee, while both are towed by a third paddler. In a two-person situation, this line can be used to secure a contact tow. We call it a paddle park. It's also useful for retriving lost paddles, or parking paddles while helping a paddler back into their boat. It's stored on the boat, with the snap links hooked to one deck line near the coaming, and the line looped around the deck line on the opposite side. You forget it's there until you need it. Bob V *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Feb 06 2001 - 16:42:53 PST
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