Scott said: <snip> Frankly, if I end up out of the boat (which incidentally never happens unless it's intentional) I simply climb back into the boat from the water, without a paddle float or any other kind of assistance. <snip> It seems some people have it, and some don't. I know of a couple of guys who can do this deep water/rough water unassisted self-rescue maneuver. My hat is off to you dudes! Of course, you are the type of people that can probably jump on top of a board and ride down the face of a long swell just before is crashes into a large continent (surf, of course). I can't even tie my shoelaces some mornings without falling over. So, a good reminder that some people have an inate sense of balance and skill, some work hard to get it, and some just don't ever get it :-( Good post too, Scott. lots of balance! Fine paddling to you, fine sir. Doug Lloyd *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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