Timothy Conway Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 It's not all the way done yet, needs a seat and some rigging, but it floats. Far from perfect and I made more than a few mistakes, and I am okay with that for my first attempt. I think I need some work too. Wettim.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy00 Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 Timothy: Nice boat! But the Safety Committee must comment on your video. Glad to see you wearing a well-fitting PFD. I don't know where you're located, but by the look of the trees you're pretty far north. If so, water temperature is pretty low, despite the marvelous air temperature. There's an old (and accurate) saying in the kayaking community that you should dress for immersion. In other words, if you end up swimming in cold water with a cotton tee shirt you might not make it back. It's also been said that when the water is cold, your PFD is mainly useful for recovering the body. Please check out the information at http://www.coldwatersafety.org. Fair winds, Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Conway Posted November 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 Thank you Andy, and you are correct, up here in Wisconsin the water temperatures are falling. If I wasn't in my backyard on a body of water no deeper than my chest and under direct observation, I would have dressed differently. I have been "swimming" this time of year more than a few times, even been under the ice a couple of times. Up here we run our boats until you can walk on the water and you are correct Hypothermia is not something to be fooled with. Thank you for pointing that out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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