On 7 Jan 2004 at 10:42, John March wrote: > During roll practice in combat conditions, I once blew a bow rescue > because I was trying to hang on to my paddle so it wouldn't float/blow > away. What do you do with a paddle (not leashed)? Let it go? try to > hook it inside one arm, but then what do you do when you've got two > hands on the rescuers bow. Pass the paddle off before hip snapping > up? It's a bit of a challenge. I used to place the paddle on the side the bow is coming in (if known) and hold it between my arm and the gunnel. Once rolled up, it ends up on my arm, usually tumbling towards the deck. If it falls in the water, it is between my kayak and the rescuer's and can be shepherded. The problem is when you don't know which side you'll be rescued from. My current practice is to stuff the paddle under the foredeck bungies. My Ellesmere has a bungie athwartships near the bow. The bungie is held off the deck by a couple of beads so that the paddle can easily be pushed under. I haven't had any problem with this, but haven't pushed it in heavy conditions. If you're not in surf or other grungy conditions, a paddle leash is useful. Mike *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Jan 07 2004 - 10:48:09 PST
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