Re: Essential Kit

Tow line, vhf, more experience?

"muzz" <highlandmist@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> With Christmas over and my mind turning more and more to trips outside
the 
> protection of the Cromarty Firth I have began looking at some more kit 
> that I should purchase. I already have flares, map case, compass, GPS, 
> paddle leash.  After only an hour of paddling in a following 10 knot
wind 
> the other day and spending that hour trying to go straight, I will 
> definitely be purchasing a rudder for my skegless boat.
> I also want to be able to get back into the boat myself so I have paddle

> float and pump on my list. First aid and repair kits come to mind and 
> maybe a spare split paddle. Are there any other items that I really
should 
> be carrying ? Tow line perhaps ?
>
> -- 
> Muzz
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