RE: [Paddlewise] _Landing_ in Dumping Surf

From: PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 19:03:05 +1000
Scott said: -
>You want to try to land on the back of a wave and
>ride it up the beach as far as possible before it
>subsides. While it is possible to ride up onto the
>beach on the front of a wave, ....................
>...........................if you do not think you
>have enough "nano-seconds" to spring from your boat
>hitting the ground running in order to reach the bow
>and grab the toggle to drag your boat up the beach
>before the next wave hit's you, then you should sit
>tight, firmly grasping your paddle, with your
>sprayskirt in place, and wait......................

G'Day Scott,

Thanks for that analysis. I'm one of those who have real problems getting
out of a boat in even small dumping surf. Partly because mine is a narrow
cockpit boat. During Easter week I'll be facing a fair bit of moderate but
possibly awkward surf so, really appreciate your suggestions.

All the best, PeterO


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