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I think what you're describing is...
By:Brian Nystrom
Date: 2/11/2002, 12:46 pm
In Response To: Re: Other: Rigging for paddle float re-entry (John Monfoe)

...standard Greenland-style deck rigging. After trying it on my SOF, I've completely given up on bungee cord. Using rope and tightening toggles results in a much more secure grip on the paddle. Using a Greenland paddle enhances he utility of this system, as the buoyancy of the paddle allows it to function without the addition of a paddle float and also to be used as a stability enhancing outrigger when sitting in the boat. The outrigger works even better on the foredeck, but requires a relatively flat or gently curved deck. Sharply peaked decks don't work well.

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Other: Rigging for paddle float re-entry
Ed K. -- 2/8/2002, 3:53 pm
Re: Other: Rigging for paddle float re-entry
Andrew / Spokane -- 2/11/2002, 1:15 am
Re: Other: Rigging for paddle float re-entry
Rob Schaum -- 2/11/2002, 2:20 pm
no rigging?
Val Wann -- 2/10/2002, 9:14 pm
Re: Other: Rigging for paddle float re-entry
Randy Knauff -- 2/9/2002, 2:22 pm
Re: Other: Rigging for paddle float re-entry
Liz Leedham -- 2/10/2002, 9:49 am
Re: Other: Rigging for paddle float re-entry
John Monfoe -- 2/9/2002, 5:36 am
I think what you're describing is...
Brian Nystrom -- 2/11/2002, 12:46 pm
Re: Other: Rigging for paddle float re-entry
mike allen ---> -- 2/8/2002, 4:38 pm