I finally got a chance to read the Lake Effect article. My questions are: Did they have bilge pumps? Did they try to pump out the compartment or was it underwater after the big wave flooded it further? Why was the cockpit getting water in it as well? Was it now also under water because the stern had sunk further or had nearly every wave washing over it? Why didn't they try putting the float bag in it after doing the first T-rescue since then there would be no significant water blocking its entry into the compartment at that time? Was it that they didn't want to risk flooding the compartment in the attempt? Besides Mike using an untested kayak was Joel also using an untested (large wing) paddle or had he just not used it for long enough at once to experience shoulder problems before? Matt Broze www.marinerkayaks.com *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Apr 06 2007 - 19:10:30 PDT
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