[Paddlewise] Doug's Nordkapp Pic Page (#2 added)

Doug'wrote: -
>Cyber-space address is at:
><http://www.geocities.com/nordkappman/p2.html>

G'Day Doug'

Thanks for the 2nd web page - The descriptions were very clear and useful.

Particularly appreciate the comments on Northwater deck bags and Current
Designs deck fittings. My boat seems to have half the deck fittings it needs
and all the deck bags I've seen need to be strengthened to withstand the
mildest surf. I don't try anything more than 3 or 4 foot surf and yet the
deck bag ties still break - but haven't tried Northwater yet. Spent a lot of
time in the last few days sewing deck bags from plastic sun screen mesh.

You also comment in your web page on the need for securing the paddle having
a higher priority over retrieving it. Presumably if one has an effective
roll then there wouldn't be much strain on the paddle and it wouldn't break.
Is this true in practice in rough sea? - is the same true of bracing? I've
sometimes braced into surf with a heavy boat, which made my whole paddle
vibrate. Also Doug' you mention that the spare paddle is easily deployed
with a quick tug - can this be done from the cockpit? If so I would value a
detailed description if you have time.

All the best and thanks, PeterO

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