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Re: For what purpose?
Posted By: Robert Enns In Response To: Re: For what purpose? (Jed)
Date: Thursday, 9 December 2004, at 5:26 p.m.
The purpose would be for resting or while incapacitated when alone. If the kayak
will still roll, it is not an option. Just have to stay up and brace as best one can. I have never tried a balace brace, but I doubt it would work well with a
loaded boat in heaving seas if you are already tired or incapacitated. If it will, it is the next thing to learn on the list!
Robert
: Robert,: Wouldn't learning to side-surf offer a more of an advantage? Even if you
: could climb completely into a kayak, it will still roll when the right
: wave comes along. Are you looking for strategies to handle rougher seas or
: to rest while at sea?: For resting I use the static brace technique but it is somewhat equipment and
: certainly flexability dependent. Alternatively we will raft up and lean
: over each other's boats. Ed Gillet (solo long crossing fame), I believe
: threw out a sea anchor (afixed to his bow to stay bow into the seas) and
: climbed down into his custom made double (enough room to lay directly on
: the hull, butt & torso).: This doesn't sound like something for mere mortals,
: cheers,
: jed
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