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PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2018 10:03 am 
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Just bought a demo model 2014 Hobie Mirage Sport which I will use primarily for fishing. When using the mirage drive and not using the paddle where is the best place to stow or rest the paddle? Maybe I can add something?

Also will the plastic paddle that comes with the kayak float? Am thinking of adding short section of a pool noodle if to float it if dropped in the water and for visibility.

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PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2018 1:29 pm 
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https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/port-starboard.html


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PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2018 4:17 pm 
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This is the stowed position. It floats, but you should tether it to your boat in case you drop it. Same with the Mirage Drive.

Congratulations on you new Hobie! 8)


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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2018 7:39 am 
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oldyaker wrote:
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/port-starboard.html



???


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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2018 7:40 am 
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Roadrunner wrote:
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This is the stowed position. It floats, but you should tether it to your boat in case you drop it. Same with the Mirage Drive.

Congratulations on you new Hobie! 8)


Thank you. That picture explains it all.


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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2018 9:10 pm 
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Cecil B. wrote:
oldyaker wrote:
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/port-starboard.html



???

The first time I went for a swim in the ocean a rip current took me out and I said what the heck is this about, and on the way back in a small 2 foot wave caught me and slammed me into the earth and I said what the heck is this about. So when I read this article.... https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/port-starboard.html ...and learned that most sailors are right-handed, I realized that my paddle goes on the starboard side.


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PostPosted: Thu May 17, 2018 1:08 pm 
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oldyaker wrote:
Cecil B. wrote:
oldyaker wrote:
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/port-starboard.html



???

The first time I went for a swim in the ocean a rip current took me out and I said what the heck is this about, and on the way back in a small 2 foot wave caught me and slammed me into the earth and I said what the heck is this about. So when I read this article.... https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/port-starboard.html ...and learned that most sailors are right-handed, I realized that my paddle goes on the starboard side.


Thank you. Makes sense!


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