Hand paddle

[steve_cohan]

What is recommended for a small paddle when the wind dies? I see a one hand plastic paddle-thing at APS. I was also thinking of carrying a swimming hand paddle. Any suggestions? Also, how to best secure it? Thanks in advance.

 

[usbritinusa]

I was recently given a telescopic paddle from West Marine that looks pretty good - I haven't tried it yet. It looks small enough to put into the cubby or use velcro straps for inside the cockpit or even on the foredeck.

USBrit

 

[Fred P]

Try using the dagger board: low cost, nothing to stow. For the number of times the wind dies it's not that hard to use.

Fred

 

[isleofwightlen]

Do what Fred said ..... or lay down & paddle with both hands , like you would a longboard surfboard.

 

[Wavedancer]

This thread discloses some other possibilities: http://www.sunfishforum.com/showthread.php?t=3298

Personally, I am not a fan of using the daggerboard because it's pretty awkward for longer distances, and requires two hands. Moreover, it's nice to keep the daggerboard in the slot to prevent side slipping.

 

[Mike Fortner]

How about this from APS (our sponsor at the top of this page)... while I don't own one, I have seen it used and it seems to work great!

http://www.apsltd.com/Tree/d99000/e98450.asp[/URL]

Mike Fortner
Rochester Canoe Club

 

[Mike Fortner]

How about this from APS (our sponsor at the top of this page)... while I don't own one, I have seen it used and it seems to work great!

http://www.apsltd.com/Tree/d99000/e98450.asp

Mike Fortner
Rochester Canoe Club

 

[Clyde]

I agree about the "praddle". Worked great (until I lost it in a capsize) and fit in the storage compartment. Guess I'd add some floatation to it! Well worth the $18.