Re: [Paddlewise] Doubles

You might want to read Eric Stiller's Keep Australia on The Left which
follows his and Tony Brown's 4,000 mile paddle from Sydney to Darwin.  It
involved constant surfing in a loaded Klepper double that basically was
self-supported except for what they could forage in towns and markets along
the way.  His book is both an adventure tale as well as a virtual primer on
expedition paddling a double in rough conditions.  One could easily tear out
the sections of discussion of gear, double surfing and rough water handling
and rescue, etc. and make a darn good book on double's technique.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Treby" <ptreby_at_ozemail.com.au>
To: "Paddlewise (E-mail)" <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 7:28 PM
Subject: [Paddlewise] Doubles


> I was wondering if anyone has any experience of double kayaks and
techniques
> for handling heavy conditions and surf.
> I don't paddle a double, but I am trawling for information after a recent
> trip in which a double capsized in surf. So...
> Can you effect a quick self-rescue after a capsize in surf? How?
> Are techniques for breaking out or landing through surf any different than
> for a single?
> How do you handle a fully loaded double with just two paddlers?
> How do you handle a swamped double with just the crew?
> Is the extra speed of a double worth the extra trouble in rough
conditions?
> What are the best arrangements for pumping out?  I tend to think linking
> both cockpits by a tube, and having two independent electric pumps would
be
> good.
> Any advice and comments welcome.
> Regards,
> Peter Treby
> 37º 42' S  145º 08' E
>
>
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