RE: [Paddlewise] Speaking of Safety

From: Joyce, Thomas F. <TJoyce_at_bellboyd.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 16:52:16 -0600
Reading Chris Duff's On Celtic Tides, I was intrigued by the tethering
system he used.  If I understand it, he linked both his body and his paddle
to his kayak with lines.  Since he had done several long-distance ocean
paddles before, I assume this precaution overcame the possible drawbacks.
(I sometimes paddle in heavy surf and have deliberately not used a paddle
tether and have never thought of tying myself to the kayak, although I
understand the logic for a solo paddler on a long trip.)  Has anyone else
used Duff's system, or thought about it and rejected it?

Tom Joyce



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