Re: [Paddlewise] Patch for repairing kayaks at sea

Well, real paddlers don't paddle polythene plastic, though my Tupperwear 
sandwich container has admittedly proven durable over the last decade of 
lunchtime abuse. :-)

Incidentally, I was out last Sunday for a paddle around an unfortunately far 
too mild Race Rocks with some fellow fibreglass (and wood) enthusiasts. One 
of the gang was in his brand-spanking new P&H. A virgin hull! How quaint. 
What a sight for sorry, old eyes like mine. Anyway, he had been going to let 
me try out the new Quest, but after seeing me run my old Nordkapp up over 
one of the worst looking razor-sharp barnacle covered rocks anyone has ever 
seen, he declined further offer. Of course, I picked those rocks 
specifically, as they were so dramatic looking, just to prove my hull could 
take it. And the shock value is kinda fun for those who haven't paddled with 
me before. Of course, for my troubles, I was labelled a "Cowboy" by the more 
senior of the BCU followers.  Ya hoooo!

Hey, we had a great time after the main paddle playing at towing, rescue 
drills, re-enters, etc. I was getting dizzy, so sat-out the last of the 
on-water activities which was a simulated hull-repair scenario, but 
apparently they did get the duct tape to stick just fine to the wet hull of 
the rescued boat. Seems to matter what brand the tape is. Also, as for the 
Denzo tape, I have been on a remote paddle where there was some hull damage 
to a boat (not mine, of course!), and the Denzo tape didn't work well at 
all.

BTW, it was interesting observing these inspiring paddlers I was with. All 
are working hard at improving their skills, taking courses, following the 
most excellent BCU way, and replacing their kayaks with designs that promote 
more lively and subjectively more fun paddling. The wrong kayak can sure 
limit one's progression in the above mentioned direction.

I took the time to work on my offside roll and sculling up/deep water 
sculling, all with my bad left shoulder - which I don't usually practice 
with. Probably not for the last twelve years. It all came back instantly, 
like I'd never not practiced. But I paid for it that night, and the next. 
Now, can I get a plastic joint replacement for my shoulder?

Doug Lloyd
Victoria BC

Peter posted:

> Doug wrote: -
>>Or, you could just order a kayak with a proper
>>expedition lay-up in the first place. :-)
>
> Richard wrote: -
>>Does this work any better than good old fashioned, duct tape?
>
> Lots of people wrote: -
>>"Denzo tape"
>
>
> G'Day Doug' Richard and Paddlewise,
>
> Thanks everyone for all the suggestions - Looks as if I'll be hanging 
> around
> building suppliers for a while, searching for the mysterious Denzo tape - 
> it
> sounds like the material I'm looking for, just need to translate it into
> Australian:~)
>
> Richard - My experience with duct tape is that it doesn't stick to wet
> fibreglass. I'm looking for a quick on the water repair when paddling 
> along
> non landable stretches.
>
> Doug' I'm guessing you mean polythene kayaks! :~) Last trip we had three
> minor boat casualties - perhaps the wisest words you will hear on 
> Paddlewise
> this week - don't try to sail through gauntlets! :~)
>
> All the best, PeterO
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