Re: [Paddlewise] Attaching a spare paddle

From: <JCMARTIN43_at_aol.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 21:46:37 EST
In a message dated 3/30/2001 9:03:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
michaeldaly_at_home.com writes:


> I have made up some short bungies with nylon hooks on the ends.  The hooks 
> have a gate to keep them from working free.  I use these to tie down stuff 
> (like the spare paddle on the front deck) by wrapping the bungie around the 
> shafts and clipping onto the lifelines.  

Haven't watched this thread, but have you tried releasing your spare paddle 
quickly, Mike.  Like maybe inverted, under water, when you'd really like to 
have it handy to roll up?  With gloves on?  And cold hands?  Sounds like 
it'll stay on pretty well, but will it stay on too well?  

Jack --- who's still preoccupied with St. Clement's Island


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