Re: [Paddlewise] Mexican outrigger

I'm having a little trouble imagining the use of the Mexican outrigger.
If the outrigger is in place, it will be hard to enter the cockpit, as the
paddle blade and shaft will obstruct entry?
If you are in the cockpit with the outrigger in place, skirt attached, and
lean over to pump, don't you let water flood the cockpit via the skirt
opening where the paddle crosses the coaming?
Curious, PT.
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