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Re: lying in kayak
Posted By: Robert Enns In Response To: Re: lying in kayak (Randy Knauff)
Date: Saturday, 11 December 2004, at 1:50 p.m.
Great ideas Randy. So if you do not want or need to go anywhere, a sea anchor with an inflated paddle float on each end of the paddle would be a great set- up?
Robert: When you give up your good fit to the kayak by changing position, you give up
: much of your ability to control the boat.
: A firm rectangular foam float that goes on easily and quickly helps solve
: some of these problems.
: I used two pieces of high density foam taped with duct tape, fiber tape and
: duct tape again, with a tight slot that lets curved paddle blades in but
: holds onto them firmly, backed up with a wrap/tie that won't let you
: accidently kick or knock it off the paddle shaft during reentries.
: But I never use it for reentries!!! In very rough seas, you can have it on
: your paddle in seconds. Because it has flat surfaces and fits very firmly
: on the blade, you have a bomb proof brace for most any condition and you
: can paddle with it to hold into the wind, get around a point, get to
: safety, get to another kayak to raft up, ride surf into shore, etc.
: Put it in a good paddle park with the foam on the upwind/wave side and you
: have a great outrigger that can be back into your hands immediately if you
: need it.
: I also carry an inflatable float to loan out to the unprepared or someone who
: lost theirs, to have a float on each side of a tired or injured person's
: kayak if I want to stabilize someone for towing.
: Jed mentioned Ed Gillette's trip to Hawaii, I understand he also used
: inflatable sponsons along with his sea anchor when he rested or slept.
: But good paddling partners and good judgment as to strengths and distances
: are still the best options.: Randy
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