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From: Peter D Osman <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
subject: [Paddlewise] Setting up a tow line?
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 23:41:25 +1100
Michael Daly wrote: -
SNIP
>The fairlead keeps the towing line on the centreline, while the cam cleat
allows
>for a quick release just behind my right hip. SNIP--------------- The cam
cleat is
>the type with a wire fairlead attached so that the line won't pop out of
the cleat.

Michael,
		Thanks for the information, I understood most of it but am not sure about
the type of cam cleat which has a wire fairlead attached. Any chance of some
more detail or a book or web page reference which gives a picture of the set
up?

All the best, PeterO.

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