Paddles - yea or nay

[papajoe]

I use an sup paddle which I strap to the upright of the A frame. Saved me a few times last year in Christchurch harbour when the kids took over

[9D280]

Originally Posted by Starovich

Depends on the size of boat, most ribs over 4.5m I would say are impossible to paddle in any wind/tide, and the paddles get used to pole for depth, or fend off quay walls, docks etc.
I carry folding ones, mainly because
a)I already have them
b) they are likely to be of more use in the boat than in the garage, ... marginally.

Yep, I tried paddling my 5m on a clam day to see how much effort it would take.

I now have a pair of shallow water depth gauges!