Re: [Paddlewise] Complete Idiot's Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking

From: James Farrelly <JFarrelly5_at_comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:09:21 -0400
> Before I add this book to my library, I'd like to know
> if it has any information as to which directions the
> stern and bow paddler are supposed to face once they
> are in the kayak.
> Harvey
>

Questions that must be asked before an answer can be issued:

1. Is there a following wind?

2. Are you paddling with your spouse?

3. Is the sea state greater than 7?

4. Which hemisphere are you in? This relates to potential direction  
(clockwise, anti-clockwise) of paddle sweep when attempting to roll  
back up in case of capsize. If the paddling pair happen to be in  
different hemispheres at the same time due to a capsize at the exact  
second of transiting the Prime Meridian then the judges will have to  
be consulted. See appendix C. If GPs are being used see appendix F.

Jim et al
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