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Author: | VegasEric [ Sun Jun 23, 2013 5:10 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: It's Summertime and.... |
A great reality check. Thanks Roadrunner. |
Author: | Jcanracer [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: It's Summertime and.... |
The man speaks the truth! I took my dad offshore this weekend, his first time in a Revolution (13), but he had used a Sport in the bay before (much calmer). He handled the big waves pretty well, but then when we were half mile from the beach in nice clear calm water he turned to look back at me and capsized. I came over to offer calm advice as you know you cannot right somebody else's kayak from your own seated position. He tried a few times unsuccessfully to right the kayak, but it wasnt for lack of fitness (my dad at age 57 is fitter than I am and I'm 30!) it was for lack of experience. Finally he was able to get the kayak righted and I coached him on grabbing the handle across the cockpit and dragging himself back into the kayak. When he was seated again I asked if he was ok, to which he replied "No worries son, I just felt like taking a swim" lol. The clear calm water was definitely a plus for practicing re-entry techniques though. It also made it easier to reclaim lost items that had fallen out during the ordeal. |
Author: | Longbikermike [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 1:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: It's Summertime and.... |
I just went out last week to see how much wind my Oasis (Blew Maru) could handle. I went to our local lake (Lake Perris) mid afternoon in very strong wind with a good friend. Our goal was to push the envelope and see how far she would go without capsizing her. Similar to your experience, suddenly we were wet and Blew had turtled. I hadn't thought about how to right her before we went out, but once it happened, we talked, came up with our plan, and righted her first time. Once we were both aboard, we did an equipment inventory and the only item we lost was the lid to my Gatorade bottle. The righting process wasn't hard, but practice will make it a more efficient process. You're correct! Now that summer is here, everyone needs to practice this skill. If you have a tandem, I suggest that you practice it individually as well as with someone. Righting a boat is a necessary skill of all sailors. Enjoy, Longbikermike sent by iPad using TapaTalk |
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