juliom_at_cisco.com writes: > Regarding the 'standard' outrigger paddlefloat rescue, it does not > work if you do not practice it. (snip) In summary, *you hold the paddle with one hand against > the aft cockpit rim*. Then jump on the aft deck and put your legs > on the paddle. Do you start from in front of the paddle or from aft of it? *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
VajraT_at_aol.com wrote: > > juliom_at_cisco.com writes: > > In summary, *you hold the paddle with one hand against > > the aft cockpit rim*. Then jump on the aft deck and > > put your legs on the paddle. > > Do you start from in front of the paddle or from aft of it? The "official" method is to start from behind, and then rotate your legs over the paddle. I find it much easier to start in front, hook my left leg over the paddle, and stick my right leg directly into the cockpit. Requires a lot less swapping of hands and feet on the paddle. Actually, I find re-enter and roll easier than that. I'm trying to recruit some beginners to teach them that technique rather than a paddle float rescue. The downside of the re-enter and roll is that you end up with a lot of water in the boat. Unless you can attach your skirt upside down. Steve -- Test Scoring & Reporting Services Sometimes, you never can University of Georgia always tell what you Athens, GA 30602-5593 least expect the most. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
juliom_at_cisco.com writes: > Aft of it. You have to jump on the aft deck while holding the paddle > against the aft rim of the cockpit. Then put one leg, and then the > other on the paddle, while laying flat on you belly on the deck. > Then switch one leg from the paddle inside the cockpit, rotate face > up, put the other leg inside the cockpit, and slide in. The 'foam paddlefloat roll' you described earlier sure sounds easier! As conditions start to build, and you clear the front deck of chart and deck bag, you could put the solid foam paddlefloat on the front deck. Just a bit easier to find underwater. If your combat roll fails for any reason, including losing grip on your paddle to wind or wave, grab the foam float and roll up on that. That sounds like a simple, inexpensive, and reliable back-up system for anyone willing to learn the basic movements of the roll. No great athleticism needed. Don't think re-entry, think Stay In! And if you somehow come out anyway....you can still do the ACA paddlefloat outrigger teeter-totter re-entry as a third line of defense. Which is certainly worth practicing: I paddle a Huntsman with a very small cockpit rim. This just in: The Attwood electric pump, with 3 D cells inside a 5"x8"sealed housing is made in Michigan and sold by West Marine, Part 4140-4. No price yet, but it's not a barrier. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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