RE: [Paddlewise] Rolling a double

From: Rafael Mier <silidriel_at_prodigy.net.mx>
Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:30:46 -0500
Rolling in dangerous conditions.

The count to three with banging was proven useful in 2000, in the Louisiana
Bayous where, just around the bend, there was a 10 foot crocodile, that we
just saw before, as we walked by.

At the time my roll was poor. Arthur Hebert, the Gulf of Mexico single
crosser and I, tried to roll the double Tabasco.

http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1053659823031769591alUoRJ
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1053660001031769591LoudQH
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1053660135031769591XoJcxK

I made the contrary movements on the first roll and we capsized. My son was
shouting at me "Beware of the Crocodile". We wet exited and I held the boat
and Arthur climbed at great speed. Then he sculled as I climbed up. (First
picture).

We tried again and the roll was successful. The motivation of the croc there
did help a lot.

On later times we have tried with different people, with basic rolling
abilities, and have not missed one.

The tandem can be rolled by one person, and takes only little sculling
support from the other.

http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1086163467031769591hULjKa


Best Regards,

Rafael
Mexico.
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