[Paddlewise] newby

Well I am ready to throw myself on the mercy of this court. I am 61 out of
shape and have just purchased a 16' Sun thor model tandem. It allows me to
move the front seat back to center the weight for single paddling. I live in
Bay St Louis, MS and have this bay plus Biloxi bay as well as Lake Ponchtrain
all in my backyard. This boat does not have a rudder and I am beginning to
think that may be a mistake. I have not seen the boat yet as it was just
shipped yesterday from Canada. How about a few hints and suggestions to keep
me from drowning the first day. Also what about CG regs. I have couple of
$5.00 pfd's that I bought more for show then safety. I see wal mart has some
that look good with large open arm areas for about $20. fortunatly most of
these areas are so shallow I can walk to shore. If i have to.


Thanks, I have learned a lot from this list already


Bill Lee


Bay St Louis, MS (another third world country)





There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof
against all arguments and which cannot fail but keep a man in everlasting
ignorance-that principle is contempt prior to investigation"





Herbert Spencer (1820-1903)






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