Re: [Paddlewise] paddle float self rescue

> Yet another option on the paddlefloat scenerio. After capsizing and wet exit,
> inflate your paddlefloat a little, work your way to the bow, use the paddle
> float to help support you and lift the bow, dumping the water (providing your
> boat has bulkheads that allow the water to dump easily). I can flip my boat
> hold it up for a few seconds and it's dry. Then proceed as normal attaching
> the float to your paddle and inflate the rest of the way, then climb on into
> a dry boat.

> Regarding straps; I learned to use the strap as extra security around the
> shaft in a practice session in the surf when my float was knocked off by a
> wave and and blown about 25 ' in a matter of seconds. I was able to recover
> it, but had I flipped again I would have been up the creek without a
> paddlefloat!

Regards,
Chris

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