RE: [Paddlewise] Fox 40 Throw line

From: Steve Holtzman <sh_at_actglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 08:35:56 -0800
Mike Daly said:
 
> I wouldn't consider it for swiftwater rescue, but for sea kayaking - 
> CG requires a fifty foot throw line at all times in Canada.
> 

Mike,

Why not just carry something to satisfy the Canadian CG regs and really use
a tow line. Assuming you could hit another seakayaker with the throw line,
what's he supposed to do with it? He can't reach his bow to attach it. And
trying to tow him from the middle of his boat won't work real well either.

IMHO, a 50 foot floating tow line, with a carabineer on the end so that you
can hook it up to him will be much more useful - except I won't satisfy your
CG's requirements.

Steve Holtzman
Southern CA
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