RE: [Paddlewise] Deck Bags/Question (was Day Hatch)

From: Gordin Warner <hmgwarner_at_shaw.ca>
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:25:06 -0700
At 09:22 PM 02/04/28 -0500, Chuck Holst wrote:
>Does anyone know how far a heaving line can be thrown from a seated
>position in a kayak?

Not far and not very accurately.  If your balance is not right it's easy to 
flip over when you  put your energy into the throw.  It's important to have 
your kayak pointing at the person you are throwing the bag to.  If your 
boat is at right angles to the victim your chances of dumping are much 
higher.  Doing it on flat water is easier, however I imagine conditions 
would be quite bad should you ever need to do this - thus the possibility 
of success would be greatly diminished.

For anyone in the Victoria BC area the Wednesday morning paddlers from the 
Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club  are getting together at Elk Lake (the north 
end by the beach) to practice rolling, safety tows, rescues and such.  Meet 
at 9 a.m. and on the water at 10 a.m.  the water will be cold so bring 
immersion gear.  Give me a call if you're interested 472-1869.

Gordin Warner
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