[Paddlewise] Chart Case Tip

Peter wrote:
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Evan wrote:
"I attached an 1/8th inch (3 mm) bungie cord  to each of the D rings with
little plastic hooks tied on the loose ends of the bungies, the rear ones
being a little shorter than the front bungies.  Then on my kayak, there are
two nylon hooks (not the hooks I just mentioned) attached at the sides of
my cockpit near my hips and two more nylon hooks perhaps 3 or 4 feet
forward that serve as the rear anchors for the fairly typically array of
1/4 inch bungies used for storing stuff on the deck that came with the
boat.  What I do is arrange it so I can attach the two little bungies at
the rear of the chart case to my cockpit hooks and the two little front
bungies attach to the rear hooks that hold my "storage bungies".  When
everything is attached, the chart case lays practically on top of my lap so
it's easy to read, and the little bungies keep it stable yet make it easy
to get out quickly if necessary."

Evan, have you practised wet exits, re-enter and rolls with this
 arrangement? Does all go smoothly?
Peter Treby,
Melbourne, Australia.<<<

 To be honest, no I haven't.  There's really not much to it that would
restrict one's exit from the boat since the rear end of the chart is still
at least 6 inches or so in front of me and stretches out of the way.  The
grap loop for my spray skirt does sit underneath the chart, but I can still
reach it with my hand.  It could (and probably would) get in the way
re-entering, however.  If I needed to re-enter after a capsize, I would
unclip the two rear hooks first, then roll up the case and put it under the
front storage bungie.  However, you are making me think I should probably
try some wet exits and re-entries with it just to make sure it works as
well as I think!

 Evan Dallas
 Woodinville, Washington U.S.A.


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