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From: Bradford R. Crain <crainb_at_pdx.edu>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Is this thing on? - Tether
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 10:56:03 -0700
    I suspect this technique would be improved by coating oneself with 
butter
or margarine or 30-weight motor oil.

Brad

> Scott wrote
>
>>Of course Freya is not alone. I know Derek Hutchinson will often jump in
>>a boat without a pfd, and scoff at those who suggest he should put one on.
>
> G'Day Scott,
>
> This question of just jumping in a boat without a PFD or sometimes even a
> spray skirt has been exercising our wits in Australia for quite some time 
> and
> their has been considerable controversy in Australia over some of the
> techniques being employed to secure these items and when and how they 
> should
> be put on. I refer you to the following images and correspondence in the
> expectation that these rather dramatic pictures may change your opinions 
> on
> the matter. http://www.nswseakayaker.asn.au/photos/monthly2009/index.htm
>
> All the best, PeterO
> 1/4/09
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From: Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Is this thing on? - Tether
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 13:49:04 -0700
On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 10:56 AM, Bradford R. Crain <crainb_at_pdx.edu> wrote:

>   I suspect this technique would be improved by coating oneself with butter
> or margarine or 30-weight motor oil.
>

And by NOT having a kayak with an ocean cockpit!!!

Craig
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