Now that's a great idea! Blades down, looms up and attached to
mast. The only problem I see is finding a way to drop sail without
having to "drop" the oars first.
Bill B.
P-19 #454, Dream Catcher
Nampa, ID
"Thos. Westerman" wrote:
>
> I carry one paddle and got stuck once (on my very first pottering, just
> after buying her (P19) and wouldnt you know it--SOLO. Paddling solo with
> one paddle is to say the least, almost futile. It was a bad experience (I
> couldnt get the motor to work and ended up stranded at the marina on the
> end of a slip for the night and had to explain to the caretakers who werent
> thrilled either). I had a friend bring down an electric troller and
> battery to get me out of that mess--it worked but was a negative memorable
> experience......
>
> Perhaps your oars could mount vertically on either side of your mast out of
> the way of the sail path?