Re: [Paddlewise] Foggy Crossing

From: Duane Strosaker <strosaker_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 12:46:31 -0700 (PDT)
Dave K.,

I've never felt any motion sickness in fog. Although I do see how when the fog blends in with the horizon line people can be more prone to motion sickness. I did have a friend suffer motion sickness on a 40 nautical mile overnight crossing, but he hung tough and kept paddling. Generally, I avoid crossings with people who have a history of being seasick in a kayak. Towing is miserable work.

Forty NM overnight crossing report:
http://www.rollordrown.com/sbi.html

I agree that in areas of small targets, currents, and low visibility, a GPS is a must, at the very least for back up, with checks on progress before potentially getting in trouble. I also agree that navigating in familiar waters is much easier. I'd be much more cautious in strange waters.

Duane
Southern California
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