Re: [Paddlewise] Lake Michigan Crossing Article

Matt, I will be calling Mike Agostinelli (the firefighter in the Epic; Paul 
was the other paddler in the Quest) this weekend. I was given his e-mail 
back-channel, and he replied to me graciously with his phone number. I have 
prepared a list of questions for him after pasting all the Paddlewise 
comments and portions of the Lake Effects article that raised questions, 
some of which we have not yet discussed. My prepared list of questions 
includes those below exactly and many others, though I didn't think to ask 
about the wing paddle. I'll add that to my list and reply back when I have 
the information and Mike's blessings regarding what he wants repeated.

Please forward any other questions you might have. I'll be calling later 
Saturday or Monday.

Got a sunburn walking on the beach today - yeah baby, spring is here! 
Unfortunately, kayaking incidents usually occur now with greater frequency.

Doug Lloyd

>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
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