Re: [Paddlewise] TR: Brokens, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

From: <Tomckayak_at_aol.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 21:17:47 EDT
In a message dated 6/20/99 6:18:31 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
dkruger_at_pacifier.com writes:

<<  Bow-to-bow
 rescue had him back in his boat within 2 minutes.  Five minutes afterward, he
 was pumped out and paddling!  Many thanks to George's fine instruction and
 rescuers Linda and Belinda. >>

George now recommands dumping the water from the boat first before puting the 
kayaker back in the cockpit. I disagree with him on this point. Get the body 
out of the water first then a group pump out as you support and evaluate. 
What procedure did you use? 
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