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nielsdt

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Since: Aug 04, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:27 pm
Post subject: Cataraft advice wanted
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I've had substantial experience with a raft set up for rowing, but have not
operated a cataraft. Next week we will be adding a 13-foot cataraft to our
fleet on a trip down the Rogue. I've been told you don't backferry as you
do with a raft. I'd appreciate some advice about technique for a cataraft.

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megsdad

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 9:57 am
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Well, I have a 16 ft cat, and I do the same things in it as I do in my
raft. It tends to track well enough that sometimes I just point and
push. But, I still back ferry if that seems the most prudent way down
the run.

nielsdt wrote:
> I've had substantial experience with a raft set up for rowing, but have not
> operated a cataraft. Next week we will be adding a 13-foot cataraft to our
> fleet on a trip down the Rogue. I've been told you don't backferry as you
> do with a raft. I'd appreciate some advice about technique for a cataraft.

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Rex Sanders1

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:51 pm
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Cats will punch through waves that stop rafts. Usually not a problem,
unless you want the wave to stop you before you hit the wall.

-- Rex, speaking from personal experience

megsdad wrote:
>Well, I have a 16 ft cat, and I do the same things in it as I do in my
>raft. It tends to track well enough that sometimes I just point and
>push. But, I still back ferry if that seems the most prudent way down
>the run.

>nielsdt wrote:
>> I've had substantial experience with a raft set up for rowing, but have not
>> operated a cataraft. Next week we will be adding a 13-foot cataraft to our
>> fleet on a trip down the Rogue. I've been told you don't backferry as you
>> do with a raft. I'd appreciate some advice about technique for a cataraft.
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