[Paddlewise] rescue question

Folks I paddle with prefer a variation of the T-rescue that has the swimmer
flipping the capsized boat upright, then moving along his/her boat's
decklines to the rescuer's boat, holding onto that boat's decklines towards
the bow.

Having the swimmer flip the boat makes it easier for the rescuer to grab the
bow (no need for the rescuer to compromise stability while reaching under
the water for the capsized bow).  Having the swimmer hold on to decklines at
the rescuer's bow keeps the swimmer where the rescuer can monitor the
swimmer's condition, and facilitates communication.

If the swimmer can't flip the boat, then the rescuer can maneuver the boats
side-to-side, grab the coaming and flip.  The coaming won't be as low in the
water, so there will be less compromise to stability.  Then the rescuer can
manipulate the swimmer's boat to the T position to empty the boat, and
proceed as usual.


>
> And while I'm notalurking --
>
> All of the above sources, along with the ACA I understand, teach the T
Rescue
> with the swimmer going to the stern of their boat and assisting the
rescuer
> by pushing down on the stern during the boat lift.  I personally have
> described this method to my students for some years as a less-desirable
> variation to only be used when the rescuer is weak or otherwise unable to
> perform the bow lift.  But I really dislike it for general-use for a few
> reasons.



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