Re: [Paddlewise] Going in circles. Capsize and wrong equipment.

In a message dated 12/26/2007 8:02:24 PM Pacific Standard Time,  
silidriel_at_prodigy.net.mx writes:

1.- I  was not missing a roll in a long time and have started missing lately.
Two  times now. I reminds me of the question about what is the  difference
between "fear and panick" Fear is the first time you can not at  the second
trial and panick is the second time you can not at the first  trial. :_) So I
am worried, and must go back to a lot of  practice.

2.- My paddlefloat is no good for reentry and roll. With my  old one you
could float on one side and paddle on the other. I got it from  Joanne in
Irvine many years ago. That could move you out of  danger.

3.- My paddleleash broke on me. They must be really stronger in  the end
connectors.

4.- Try rolling as much as possible. The  problems you encounter when you
miss a roll are not worth it.

5.- I  am glad this happened to me now, that I am in training for  larger
crossings. This is good time to improve skills and equipment.  

6.- My bilge pump is hard, and clumsy. I need a better one and I  wonder if
an electric bilge pump would not really be the solution for  situations like
that. As water is moved out one can recover boat control.  



I was humbled again by the sea, and must go back to the  rescues and rolls
practice and I must do something about my left brace. I  will start rolling
also on my off side to gain body control on that  side.



>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 
Rafael,
 
If I may add, when you are in the proximity of a river bar there are in and  
outflow currents that can seriously affect your ability to self rescue. The  
wave characteristics change depending on the strength of the tide. I try to  
visualize the shape of the water at various tidal stages in the area that I'm  
in.
 
You may also consider a foot pump to repay the ocean its generous offering  
of a cockpit full of water. I know lots of people also use electronic pumps to  
good effect. I use a hand pump and just stick the pump through a sealed deck  
that is relaxed on the side of the deck a bit. The open part is away from the 
 waves. I sometimes can lean on a paddle float pretty easily  while I pump.
 
Cheers,
 
Rob G



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