!Jones wrote:
On 21 Jun 2006 07:41:02 -0700, in rec.boats.paddle "Oci-One Kanubi"
wrote:

Forgive me for not answering your actual question, but (perhaps you
might experiment with this suggestion in a strong wind under
otherwise-controlled conditions):

Actually, it's "bang on" my topic. I get the impression that the drag
device isn't in common usage.

The other issue that presented itself in the middle of it all was that
my stoker lacked the upper body strength to pull herself into the
boat. She's in good physical shape; however, handicaps make it
doubtful that she ever *will* do the push-up. For this reason, we
shall stay in calm water; however, we will need to develop a wet entry
technique and practice it. I'm thinking of some kind of a stirrup
where she could get her leg involved.


Well, again, I'm not a kayaker -- least of all a sea-kayaker -- but
consider trying this in a pool or sheltered harbor (do you live
anywhere near the Solent? Now THAT's some calm water to practice in,
off the beach at Alverstoke, say, or Lee-on-Solent, or Lymington).

Rather than have her try to lift herself vertically out of the water
beside the boat, which will present you with quite a challenge in
holding the boat stable, see if she can re-enter by moving to the
stern, grabbong both chines, and pulling herself forward, so that she
straddles the boat with both legs in the water to enhance stability, as
outriggers or a high-wire walker's pole. Once she pulls herself
forward to the rear cockpit there will be a few seconds -- or a minute
or two -- of instability while she sits up, then swings her legs
forward and into the cockpit (perhaps one leg at a time, discussing
with you which leg she will assay first so that you will know which
direction the boat will try to tip).


-Richard, His Kanubic Travesty
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