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 *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I should credit Ray Killen with the practice of using a tether on a paddle float. If you've every paddled with him and the topic comes up, just say you have one. :-) The tether isn't just to keep the float from blowing away when you start the rescue. It also allows you after you get back into the boat to pull it off and let it drag until you're feeling balanced again. Chances are if you come out of your boat because of rough conditions it may happen again. The tether gives you the option of just leaving it and going on or tucking it under your bungies without it blowing away. JFF At 11:23 AM 11/21/01 -0800, you wrote: >Sid said: > >"I can do the "t" rescue in 45 to 60 seconds with the "victim" in a >dry boat. " > >I would agree with the idea that someone who has experience with >assisted rescues can get a wet paddlers back in there boat faster >then a paddle float. The only time I really use my float is when >showing students how to use them so speed isn't an issue. More >importantly I find most people who do carry and use them don't use >any type of a tether on them. If you've ever practiced using one >when it's windy you'll find a blown up paddle float can really MOVE >across the water once inflated. It's probably worth noting that in the message that started this thread an inflatable paddlefloat was not being used. While an untethered foam float would also blow away fairly easily, the practice of putting the paddle into the float while it's still under the deck bungies would certainly help. Putting the float on the paddle first (even before flipping the boat back upright) seems to be a good idea. I've seen a technique in one of the paddling magazines that uses the paddle with float attached to assist in lifting the bow to flip and empty the boat. -- *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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