Re: [Paddlewise] No rescues needed

From: Jochen Grikschat <grikschat_at_surfeu.de>
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 23:37:11 +0100
> If you want
> lessons on how to avoid capsize, chat with the people who have
successfully
> paddled open canoes in the far north. They usually have highly developed
> skills at staying upright because they don't have many options.

Yeah, thats my philosophy. Donīt capsize and you donīt need to re-enter the
kayak. No swim, no problem. Until now, Iīve never capsized on the sea. Every
time there was the chance to swim, I react by reflex and do the damn right
to stay over the water. But of course, Iīm good at rolling up and reenter by
float or under water. You never could know...

safe paddling
Jochen

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