[Paddlewise] Bow painter

I found a picture of Mark and his painter at 
http://duane.smugmug.com/gallery/2378334#124618259_xexGH

It looks like it runs back from the bow toggle and is clipped to the 
rearmost bow deck bungee on the left side. Mark, do you set up to that 
side? It seems to have a certain amount of slack, so it will hang 
several inches below the deck when capsized, potentially causing problems.

If it does, it may be an indication that Mark is setting up with the 
paddle lower in the water than optimum. With a little more tuck, the 
paddle would be against the hull, not the deck, and would be clear of 
the painter.

Or you could shorten it so that it clips to the front of the bungees, 
not the back, since why would you need access to it from the cockpit?

HTH

Steve

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Steve Cramer
Athens, GA
http://www.savvypaddler.com
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