Re: [Paddlewise] Solo Tasman Crossing

> He gets out of the boat and swims to the rear hatch for supplies when
> needed. Of course he would have a basic supply in the day hatch and
cockpit.
> Getting out of the boat and swimming would be essential in any case for
> general hygiene and health as Hans Lindemann found. It would at least give
> him a chance to defecate. I think he also has some kind of bowl as another
> option. Also I think he may try to get a daily sun exposure to the skin to
> reduce the risk of saltwater sores which were problems on his Gulf
Crossing.

His options of sun exposure are limited, even with sea wings a.k.a.
sponsons. The best way to dry out and ventilate the skin of the rear end
(for example), is to land, take the wet shorts or wet suit or drysuit off,
and expose it :-) ... No kidding - after long hours you may get the same
rush in this area as infants, even though our adult skin is supposed to be
less tender.

Lindemann didn't have much need to swim in order to defecate, - he was using
a huge double Klepper with open cockpit, stabile enough to carefully walk
around, so he could normally use a bowl. But may be he swam for hygienic
purposes, or to cool down. Also, in Klepper double on solo trip more cargo
is stored in the cockpit, than under decks, and under-deck room is
relatively short and wide, easy to access.  Andrew's task is more difficult
in this aspect.  Ed Gillet was using sponsons in his Pacific crossing, if
I'm not mistaken - and even then he could barely sleep.
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