Re: [Paddlewise] Fox 40 Throw line/Deck Tow/CCG

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 15:47:42 -0500
On 19 Mar 2004 at 11:58, Rcgibbert_at_aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 3/19/2004 8:37:05 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
> sh_at_actglobal.net writes:
> 
> 
> > Why not just carry something to satisfy the Canadian CG regs and
> > really use a tow line. [...]
> > 
> Would a rear deck mounted tow system count for this application?

That's exactly what I use.  I made my own throw bag years ago and 
it's normally set up for towing - a chain sinnet makes the line about 
15 ft; pull out a carabiner and it undoes into 50ft of line.  I've 
never had it checked by the local gendarme, so I don't know if they'd 
agree with it still being a throw line while it's short.

Even when it's not tied in a sinnet, I leave it set up in the tow rig 
on deck.  That helps hold it in place and ready to throw.

Mike
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