Re: [Paddlewise] Happy feet/ spare paddle storage

From: Jordan Engel <jengel_at_gmavt.net>
Date: Wed, 2 May 2007 12:33:05 -0400
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Thanks for the warning Rob.  I've been using a solid paddle float for  
the last couple years as the thought of floating around in a raging  
sea while trying to blow up the damn thing sounded pretty daunting.
Jordan

On May 1, 2007, at 9:39 PM, rcgibbert_at_aol.com wrote:

> Just as a friendly word of caution, I've seen 2 paddlefloats stored  
> on the rear deck unravel from waves and since both were tethered to  
> the deck lines, the floats filled with water and pinned them to the  
> waves. One broached and capsized. He did roll up eventually. The  
> other broached to the seas and went, 'eeeeeeeeeeeekkkkk', and  
> required someone to lift the bag with its water onto the deck for a  
> quick dumping before underway again. If you carry a paddlefloat on  
> deck, my suggestion is to put it on like you mean it to stay on  
> deck, or secure it inside your cockpit.
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