RE: [Paddlewise] Happy feet/ spare paddle storage

From: Leonhardt, William J <wjleonhardt_at_bnl.gov>
Date: Wed, 2 May 2007 13:56:22 -0400
You wrote regarding paddlefloats:
 
> 
> I keep mine bungied to the after bulkhead in the cockpit, 
> where it is out
> of the sun as well as out of the waves, yet easy to reach 
> from within the
> cockpit or while in the water.
> 
> Chuck Holst
> 
 
Chuck,

I think this has merit in that it keeps the float out of the sun and
possibly prolongs its life.  There is a downside however.  If someone
else had to be rescued and you wanted to loan them your paddlefloat, you
would have to undo your sprayskirt to get to the float.  If that same
person needed your float because conditions were bad and they went for a
swim, you might be reluctant to undo your skirt.  

Of course you might try other rescue techniques.  I just thought I'd
point out a down side to the under-the-skirt storage.

Bill Leonhardt
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