Re: [Paddlewise] Paddle-Float Rescues (was supplies)

There seems to be agreement that the best scenario is to know several
methods of re-entry:

Matt wrote:  > In several other posts on this
> subject recently Roger, Jed and others talked about the back-up aspect of
> knowing multiple rescues


The nice thing about knowing different methods of re-entry is that one is
more able to accomodate to the conditions if there are more choices.  One
example is the temperature of the water.  Would it be better to exit the
water faster to get out of the cold-water, or take more time to perform a
drier re-entry?  Are you in conditions which will allow you to pump?  Can
you R&R and move out of breaking waves before pumping?

If you found yourself out of the boat, there are advantages to the
Paddle-wing rescue which could move it to the No. 1 position instead of
number eight position. If had you missed the roll and the re-enter and roll,
or don't want all the water a R&R scoops up, then the paddle wing offers
great speed of entry.  (If you can "Paddle-wing" you can no doubt roll and
R&R.)  Either attached or not attached, the paddle-wing method is quick.
There is No float to mess with. The problem with the paddle-wing is that it
is so darned hard to learn.  So hard in fact, it is not even on my list of
options (yet).  Neither is the "cowboy scramble."  I just haven't developed
that sense of balance yet.

While I can't think of any situation where Eskimo roll would not be first
choice, (unless it wasn't in the repetoir), the other methods of re-entry
could easily assume different levels of choice depending upon conditions
including the condition of the paddler.

Robert


Matt wrote:

> From: Matt Broze <mkayaks_at_oz.net>
> Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2000 22:38:22 -0700
> To: Paddlewise <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
> Subject: [Paddlewise] Paddle-Float Rescues (was supplies)
> 
> 8.Paddle-wing (no float--usually fixed outrigger--works best with
> unfeathered paddle)(probably similar to Robert Cline saw demonstrated hand
> held by Scott from the BCU)

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