Scott wrote : [Yes, I agree. But the question remains, which one do you teach to new paddlers? If you learn ACA and you encounter a worst case scenario where the swimmer is not able to assist, then what have got? If you learn BCU and the swimmer is able to assist, then so what?] I think we are walking a thin line. The rescuer needs to be prepared for several situation depending on conditions and people's capabilities. It also appears that the BCU/ACA approaches are basically similiar. Personally I can handle a person assisting me with the rescue or securing them to the bow of my kayak. As a rescuer I must first assess the situation and direct the swimmer to take directions. I have taken BCU training for several years and have been taught (and used) several "variations" of the T-rescue. For example, righting the kayak and lifting/pulling over my cockpit before turning over the kayak to empty it of water; and, reaching down and lifting/pulling the upside down kayak to drain the water. The important thing is to be able to efficiently and safely execute a rescue in a variety of conditions. sid *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue May 09 2000 - 18:59:23 PDT
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