<<I wonder why you don't just fasten the paddle to the back deck while still in the water (easier to do then), use it to stabilize the boat for reentry, and then leave it in place while you pump out? If fastened right it is a simple matter to slip the paddle back out (or free it however you have devised) to continue paddling.>> Of course you are now talking about doing a paddlefloat rescue because you kinda' need the paddle for a reenter and roll. Though the end result of a paddlefloat self rescue is better water-wise than a reenter and roll, the reenter and roll is MUCH faster and less tiring. Then you do have to face all that extra water but you are IN the boat. Either way you have to pump it out. I also like the idea of the paddle blade under the thigh brace. I have no idea if it works for any of my boats so I'll have to give it a try. Pumping out my boats is a BIG amount of water and, yes, I do practice it and it makes me very tired, especially if I'm working in conditions that require blanacing my boat. I've been tempted to get a skirt with a zipper in the deck so I can put the pump in there if I ever needed to. The skirt would be in the way of putting the paddle blade under the thigh brace. Oh well, I'll keep working on it. The ideal solution is a pump that doesn't require 2 hands, like a foot pump. Oh no, not that again! Joan Spinner *************************************************************************** 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 Jul 19 2003 - 10:02:30 PDT
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