When I'm on the water, there are numerous occassions when I want/need to get my hands free. I've been laying the paddle across my spray skirt, but with boat motion due to wind, waves, chop, etc. it slides around and I'm constantly fumbling between saving the paddle and doing whatever it is I put the paddle down to do. A paddle leash would "save" the paddle, but it's still floating around getting in the way. I'm thinking of finding a couple clips that fit the paddle shaft, and installing them on the side of my boat, within easy reach, such that I can "clip" the paddle to the side and get both hands free (kind of like those lawn & garden clips for handing rakes, brooms, etc). I re-enter from the port side out of habit, so I'm going to install the clips on the starboard side. Is this a good (safe, practical, etc) thing to do, or are there any other suggestions/tips? Rick - Poquoson, VA *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 5/14/01 2:32:25 PM, Rick.Sylvia_at_ferginc.com writes: << Is this a good (safe, practical, etc) thing to do, or are there any other suggestions/tips? >> Woody gave me a sail tie, one of those double bungies with knobs at both ends. I put it around the deck line by my right hand. When I want to park my paddle I stick one end under the deck line on the left and then use the sail tie to secure the end nearer me on the right. You just take one knob and stick it through the loop on the other side of the paddle. It won't pull loose so you need two hands to both secure it and release it the way I have it. I can put my paddle on the front deck, push it most of the way through and paddle with another paddle without hitting mine. I do paddle with a Greenland so it might not be quite that simple with other paddles. Simple, easy park if I don't want to use a leash and toss the paddle in the water. Joan Spinner *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
From: "Rick Sylvia" <Rick.Sylvia_at_ferginc.com> > I'm thinking of finding a couple clips that fit the paddle shaft, and > installing them on the side of my boat, within easy reach, such that I can > "clip" the paddle to the side and get both hands free (kind of like those > lawn & garden clips for handing rakes, brooms, etc). I re-enter from the > port side out of habit, so I'm going to install the clips on the starboard > side. > > Is this a good (safe, practical, etc) thing to do, or are there any other > suggestions/tips? I don't like hooks on kayaks - one day you'll be in a jam and have to re-enter on the starboard side and be in trouble. How about a Velcro loop on the lifeline on one side? You could jam one blade under a bungie way forward and then wrap the loop around the shaft close to you. If a bungie isn't available, rig one with a couple of beads on it to keep it slightly clear of the deck to make it easier to slide the blade under. Mike *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Many Mariner Kayaks have cleats in front of the cockpit that can be used to park a paddle with the aid of the elastic bands that are used to secure maps or whatever in the area. It works and has the advantage of not being a one trick device ie you can use the cleats for a multitude of other purposes. You can probably see their setup on their website... *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Robert Livingston <bearboat2_at_home.com wrote >>>>>>>Many Mariner Kayaks have cleats in front of the cockpit that can be used to park a paddle with the aid of the elastic bands that are used to secure maps or whatever in the area. It works and has the advantage of not being a one trick device ie you can use the cleats for a multitude of other purposes. You can probably see their setup on their website<<<<<<< Click on MANUALS, click on OWNERS, Scroll down about 1/2 way to PADDLE PARK, The picture shows one cleat, we now use two cleats but you can use either one or both if you want to hold the paddle level and out of the water altogether. The main advantage of this system is the instant release if you grab the paddle with both hands and pull it toward you. Matt Broze http://www.marinerkayaks.com *************************************************************************** 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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