Re: [Paddlewise] Landing a victim through surf

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From: KiAyker_at_aol.com <KiAyker_at_aol.com>
To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Date: Thursday, November 05, 1998 9:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Landing a victim through surf


>   . Forget the
>tow ropes. Likewise, rafting up and coming in through the surf is just
asking
>to compound the problem.
I agree with this. Tow lines(especially short ones or contact tows) are just
bombs waiting to be lit by the next big breaker.
I
>think the next option would be to have them climb out of their boat and lie
on
>my back deck, arms around my waist with their feet apart and in the water
for
>stability.
This sounds reasonable.  I presume that a couple of competent paddlers would
land and be there to assist the landing if needed. Question. Once the person
gets on the back of your boat and the two of you proceed on/in one boat-what
happens with the empty boat? Others in the group should be diligent in
removing potential debris(boats,paddles)from slamming you if you are
underway with a swimmer on your back deck.
Speaking of the others-a scenario such as this sometimes starts the domino
effect.  Those with skills sufficient to land in the surf but not with
practiced surf rescue skills are beyond their comfort level when faced with
stopping and dealing with a capsize/problem. This can often multiply the
number of problems/capsizes/rescues.
Great scenario.
Great discussion.
Thanks.
Dennis
Sunny New Hampshire

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