ken wrote: << It is my observation that the paddle float rescue is potentially a very quick rescue when skillfully done in the manner shown in the Performance Sea Kayaking Video (I think that is where I learned it--please correct me if I'm wrong). >> When we talk about time for a rescue shouldn't we take into account the time to re-enter the kayak and get it "dry". A well executed assisted rescue can be done in less than a minute - and you have a dry boat. I don't think one can do a paddle float rescue and pump the boat out in that time. Particularly in choppy water. I seriously question the viability of the paddle float rescue in other than fairly calm conditions. Whenever I teach this I emphasize this. I have also taken to introducing people to a re-entry and roll with a paddle float, which I think has more applicablility in choppy waters. Let's hear from people who have used the paddle float rescue in choppy (1+ foot) conditions. sid *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Nov 20 2001 - 07:41:35 PST
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