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. 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. > Would a rear deck mounted tow system count for this application? Often they use about 50 ft of line, are velcro or bungie attached to the rear deck and the camcleat is a quick release affair. Seems in theory like a good way to not waste space on board or buy gear for a rule questionably applied to sea kayakers. Cheers, Rob G *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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 *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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