Matt wrote: >Wes wrote > >>>>...we came up with the idea of taking a paddle, sticking it >through the back deck lines so it would hang out about equally on either >side, and putting a paddle float on each end -- sort of a field expedient >sponson arrangement. <<<<<< > >I have played with this arrangement and find it works quite well if the >paddle floats are large and can be kept out of the water most of the time >and if it can be held reasonably firmly well back the rear deck (if you want >to be able to paddle). There is way better final stability than with Tim's >sp*ns*ns and a whole lot less drag in the water during use in a towing >situation. Hey! This idea could also be a solution for those of us who like to sail while kayaking. I use a spinnaker-style sail, which is fairly easy to rig but has the notable disadvantage that when a wind gust hits from the side on a 4 foot tall sail it can create a rather hefty and sustained (while the gust lasts) capsizing force. A double-bladed paddlefloat could provide enough flotation to resist it from either side! Evan Woodinville, WA *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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