RE: [Paddlewise] Day Hatch Organizing

Nope, I just reach behind me and feel for what I want. It helps that I can 
remove and replace the hatch cover with one hand, and that I have tethered 
it. Some kayaks have day hatch covers that require two hands to remove. I 
don't see much sense in that.

Chuck Holst
58 next July

-----Original Message-----
From:	John Blackburn [SMTP:digipixs_at_erols.com]
Sent:	Wednesday, April 24, 2002 12:25 AM
To:	PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net
Subject:	Re: [Paddlewise] Day Hatch Organizing

I've gotta' question about day hatches!  When I was looking at kayaks, 
before I
bought the one I did, the question of day hatches and if I wanted one had 
to be
addressed.  I found for my advanced age and lack of flexibility I couldn't 
even
think of getting something from the day hatch without turning over.  Do you
rely on a second paddler to come stabilize you while you throw your center 
of
gravity so far off to the side that you'll capsize, while contorting your 
body
to see what you're doing?  Or is there a trick?

John Blackburn
"Old Guy"


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