Derek wrote: > I have been pondering the most safety-conscious way to arrange my gear Avoid extra lanyards. They constitute an entrapment hazard and can also ensnare you if you transit surf and the kayak takes a different path than you do. Better to firmly attach essentials to something solid so that it will not snag you. Or, store it behind the seat, where entrapment hazard is minimal. For ordinary paddling, a leash for the paddle is acceptable, but leashing yourself to the boat is a bad idea. When it is time to transit surf, stow the paddle leash as well. If you are solo, and miles or days from help, perhaps a lanyard attaching you to the boat is acceptable to prevent separation from the boat. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Sep 30 2008 - 18:54:46 PDT
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