Duane wrote, I use both techniques of launching, G'Day, Same here. If there's surf of any significance I push off from the beach, otherwise get into the floating boat using a paddle behind me for balance. I've seen dedicated boat owners out here put what looks like a fine stretch fabric stocking over their boats before removing them from the water to avoid scratches, these were racing boats and apparently scratches can slow them down. All the best, Peter. (Sydney, Australia) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Nov 09 2002 - 11:32:21 PST
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