Re: [Paddlewise] Safety Tether

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I've never heard of kayakers tethering themselves to their boats.  However,
solo open ocean sailors routinely tether themselves to their boats where
separation from the boat equals death.  I guess it depends on what the
greatest risk is on a particular day, entanglement or loss of boat.

bob

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Gibbs" <garygibbs_at_ameritech.net>
Subject: [Paddlewise] Safety Tether


> Does anyone on this list use safety tethers to tie themselves to their
kayak?
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