[Paddlewise] Which Rescues To Practice

Paddlewisers,

There has been a loop about some people not liking the X rescue, which I 
mentioned that I was practicing.  Regardless of whether or not a kayaker 
likes a particular rescue, he or she should practice it anyway.  When I 
practice rescues, I like to practice them all.  The more rescues you have in 
your bag of tricks the better.  You never know when that rescue you don't 
like can come in handy.  Personally, I like the X rescue to perform quickly 
between sets in the surf.  Between a set I can have a boat dumped, the 
paddler back in the boat, and his or her spray skirt back on.  If a wave 
comes, just push the boat off of you and away (not between you and the wave) 
before the wave hits you.  Sure, it's risky, but it is usually very effective.

Duane Strosaker
Southern California
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