Re: [Paddlewise] Getting Used to the Greenland Paddle

From: Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 23:22:08 -0800
LOL.... it's just too bad that I can't get into them (without a struggle)
and out of them practically at all. I have enough trouble with a 32-inch
long cockpit getting out... especially on a dumpy beach with the bow pointed
inland. I should just travel with a small A-frame and chain hoist. :P

Craig

On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 11:04 PM, Harvey Golden <harveydgolden_at_yahoo.com>wrote:

> Dear Craig, That's why (ahem!) Greenland kayaks have such short
> cockpits.;-) Best, Harvey
>
> --- On Mon, 3/1/10, Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I had only one complaint and that was entirely my own fault. Since I was
> going to paddle in shallow, well-protected water on a warm, sunny day I
> opted not to don the drysuit or use a spray deck without realizing just how
> much water comes off a GP and right into the cockpit. By the time I got
> back
> to the pickup truck my jeans (I just know I'm going to hear about this from
> Pam) were soaked.
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