[Paddlewise] Reentry & Roll - What then??

From: Peter D Osman <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 06:59:36 +1100
G'Day,

I've just spent a pleasant summer of weekends at Balmoral Beach, in Sydney
Australia, learning a bit about rolling and reentry and rolling. Last week I
took the roll into deep water but decided against attempting a reentry and
roll. The problem is what do you do after a reentry once you are back up
with a cockpit full of water and a spray skirt to put on and chop hitting
you from every side?

Is there any alternative to putting the spray skirt on under water? I prefer
to reenter with the boat completely upside down as this is a smooth fast
movement and you can take a break breathing inside the cockpit.

I'ld welcome hints because I'm pretty slow putting it on above water let
alone submerged!

All the best, PeterO


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