Peter D Osman wrote: > Come to think of it could a paddlefloat be used to stabilise the boat > after a reentry and roll? Definitely. A paddle float can also be used DURING a reentry and roll. Install it on the paddle just like you were planning to do a paddle float reentry, but do a reentry and roll instead. The float guarantees that you will get up on the first try. This is especially important if you're going to put the skirt on while you're upside down, since you're only likely to have enough air for one roll attempt. (personally, I don't even try to put the skirt on until I'm up) Once you're up, you can use the paddle/float combination for support while pumping out the boat, even installing it in the foredeck rigging like an outrigger, if necessary. -- Regards Brian *************************************************************************** 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 Mar 06 2001 - 18:31:14 PST
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