[Paddlewise] Paddlefloat

Ken wrote:

>The rescue is obviously inferior to a roll, but faster than an
>assisted rescue, though not as secure.  I'm getting interested
>in teaching and popularizing it because so many paddlers are
>counting on the paddle float rescue, and they generally take a
>looooong time doing it,

G'Day,

As well as the important classical paddlefloat rescue, a paddlefloat can be
useful in other ways eg when learning to roll. Not everyone lives near
swimming pools which tolerate kayaks, so its handy to try a paddlefloat for
support, as a substitute for the side of a swimming pool or a friends boat.
I found it particularly useful for practicing the hip flick. Of course this
doesn't remove the need for having someone nearby for safety during a
practice session. I've also heard of its use in a paddlefloat assisted roll
when a reentry and roll fails. I never go out without a paddle float but
hardly ever use it for its original intended purpose. At the moment its very
handy for attempting to learn an offside roll!

All the best, PeterO

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