Re: [Paddlewise] Large people rescue

I don't know of any quick or easy answer.
I do know that many of the problems are more of flexibility and skill
than strength.
When I first learned to get into a canoe from deep water, it was very
difficult. Later it was very easy and I was not in better shape, I was
more used to moving in the water and handling a canoe.

I would suggest that everyone should swim and kayak as much as they can.
Water skills and comfort will develop rapidly and make everything water 
related easier.

There is no substitute for time on or in the water.

michael

dkruger_at_pacifier.com wrote:
> 
> Sisler quoted Doug Loyd, I think:
> >
> > anyone have any ideas. We tried the stirrup method, 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
> 
> I do not have a magic answer, but perhaps a suggestion to help condition
> the folks who are having trouble a little so they can use the stirrup
> method.

> As a heavier-than-average person, I can relate to their frustration.
> Water-related activities, at least ones where a person's body is immersed,
> are normally one of the best exercise avenues for folks like me.  I have no
> trouble self-rescuing, but I have good leg and upper-body strength.
> 
> I'd point the ladies at conditioning their legs.
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