Re: [Paddlewise] Ferry Crew Rescues Seattle Kayaker - Update - Sponsons?

From: Derek <glamourpets_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:27:46 -0700 (PDT)
> I know there are lots more people here more experienced in
> paddle float
> technique than I am. Any comments? Am I thinking through
> this wrong?

Perhaps Sponsons would have been a better option under these circumstances?  It seems to me that sponsons would provide a more stable kayak under "challenging" circumstances.  The conditions that led to the capsize will still exist when you re-enter your kayak.  If the conditions are beyond your skill level, the odds of re-capsizing are high.  Once could leave the sponsons inflated while paddling back to shore.  Thoughts?

Derek
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