Re: [Paddlewise] Bow Lift Rescue

From: <SeaKayakNH_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 17:40:32 EST
In a message dated 3/21/01 10:35:33 PM, ptreby_at_ozemail.com.au writes:

<< Has anyone been able to accomplish this after being capsized unexpectedly?

Forgive my skepticism, but this seems like a flat water trick unlikely to be

of much use in a real life rescue and recovery situation. >>

After Dan wrote:

<< BUT if you use your paddlefloat, it and the PFD will allow the boat to be 
lifted and drained.I just tuck the paddlefloat under an arm.  Works real well 
for me.>>

    This is the method we teach.  I haven't tried it in storm conditions but 
it works in the ocean under normal (not flat) conditions, for us anyway.

Jed
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