RE: [Paddlewise] Spare Paddle

Peter wrote:
>Is this a sock as long as the spare paddle half?
>I have recently fitted a short closed envelope of
>shade cloth to take the tips of the spare paddle

G'Day Peter and all,

The blades are set towards the cockpit and the sock is almost the length of
the blade. The paddle is replaced shaft first into the sock.

I think it would be quite a bit harder to replace the paddle in a short
envelope of cloth at the tip of the blade, with the blade at the stern end,
though I haven't seen this tested.

The sock is tied down to the deck at points along its length especially at
the mouth of the sock.

Next time I see one I'll photograph it and put it on a web site for you.

All the best, PeterO



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