RE: [Paddlewise] Deploying a spare Paddle

PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au> wrote:

<SNIP>>>>>Every spare paddle system I've seen looks as though it
would be difficult to access without assistance, while in the boat. And
there isn't much in the literature. Ironically our sea proficiency exam
insists on a spare paddle but has no requirement to demonstrate beng able to
deploy it while paddling! I even heard one suggestion that spare paddles
should be stored inside the kayak.

I'm working on a rear deck bag stowage method but would be grateful for
descriptions of stowage and ways of deploying the paddle.<<<<<<SNIP>

Peter, check out our owners manual  (about 5/8's of the way through) under
"Spare Paddle Holding System" in the MANUALS section of the URL below. The
system is quite secure (I have used it in surf many times) and if the paddle
were to come loose it would be very evident to the paddler that it was
happening. The paddle halves are easy to access by feel while sitting in the
cockpit. it can hold the paddle on the sides of a deck gear load as well
using small hooks to hold the diagonals together over the deck load.

Matt Broze
http://www.marinerkayaks.com


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