Re:[Paddlewise] Reentry & Roll - What then??

From: Thomas Cromwell <cthomas28_at_qwest.net>
Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2001 03:39:49 -0800
>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 hook the front of the spry skirt on without completely
sealing the cockpit. It cuts  the amount of water in the
boat to a manageable level. Like every  technique discussed
on this list it depends on the boat/paddle you are using . I
have a Mariner MAX with a sliding seat. Before I reenter the
seat is moved back to make reentry easier.
Never had to do a reentry and roll for real, just in
practice situations.

PS  I fully seal the spray skirt on the beach before entring
the surf . "Duh"


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