Re: [Paddlewise] self and assisted rescues for paddlers without much upper body strength

Paddlers who can't easily haul themselves up onto their boats may benefit by
learning
(1) re-entry and roll (with or without paddle float) for self-rescue, and
(2) scoop re-entry for assisted.  In case I haven't got the name of this
right, it's a rescue in which the helper holds the "victim's" kayak at 90
degrees while the victim re-enters, floating on her side but with head above
water.  Then, the helper pushes down on the victim's hull while grasping the
victim's PFD and, at the same time the victim does a hip snap to come
upright.

Both these rescues will require much bilge pumping, but they do not require
much upper body strength on the part of the victim.

-----Original Message-----
From: Doug Lloyd <dlloyd_at_inetex.com>
To: PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 9:30 PM


>My club is having a pool session here in Victoria this weekend. The last
>one, we had a number of very large women who had difficulty doing self
>rescue AND assisted rescues. Alas, they were told to definetly not solo
>paddle, and on group trips, stay within swimming distance of shore. Does
>anyone have any ideas. We tried the stirrup meathod, which gave the
>mid-range weighted ladies a "leg-up", but I hate to see the heavier ladies
>curtailed so much from paddling. This is a serious question, asked by the
>ladies themselves, so please, no super silly remarks, just some
constructive
>advice. PS We have one large fellow who HAS upper body strength, and still
>is having difficulties.
>
>Doug Lloyd
>Victoria BC
>
>***************************************************************************
>PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List
>Submissions:     paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
>Subscriptions:   paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net
>Website:         http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/
>***************************************************************************
>

***************************************************************************
PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List
Submissions:     paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Subscriptions:   paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net
Website:         http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/
***************************************************************************