Re: [Paddlewise] Sea Kayaker Pinned

From: alex <al.m_at_3web.net>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2004 22:14:03 -0800
> for the ocean.  A strong current bent the kayak around the bridge pillar
> pinning Mr. Aisling in his boat."
>
> I have never heard of a sea kayak wrapping.    Is this a freak accident,
or
> something to really worry about?

Interesting. Might happen to some inflatable kayaks, though.  They are
funny - on some ocasion it twisted in rapids so that front paddler flipped
upside down, while rear one, the "cap", remained sitting normally upright.
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