Matt wrote: - >Chuck (or anyone), how do you stabilize the kayak for pumping >out in rough seas after you have reentered it? G'Day, Matt, Have only tried this rescue in swell and choppy water not breaking waves. Also I'm guessing your question relates both to reentry & roll with paddlefloat as well as to the standard paddlefloat entry, as the reentry and roll would introduce most water into the cockpit. After a reentry and roll with paddlefloat I hold the paddle clamped with one hand over the cockpit in front of me, lean forwards over the shaft and slightly towards the float if possible. Then usually use an electric pump or sometime both electric and hand pumps. Subjectively the most vulnerable time seems to be taking off the paddlefloat (which is inflatable). Though putting on the spray skirt is also awkward. Would be glad to hear of better methods. Am seriously thinking of putting some securing straps for the paddle in front of the cockpit. Our club is planning a 'breaking wave' session with appropriate supervision to practise and try out various recovery and rescue techniques. 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Mar 08 2002 - 13:04:33 PST
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