Re: [Paddlewise] (Paddle Float division)

From: Shawn Baker <shawnkayak_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 14:13:04 -0700 (PDT)
--- SNStone_at_aol.com wrote:
> First is you want to handle some contingencies, users of the
> paddlefloat rescue should practice with and without boat assisted
> tiedown capabilities - lines, etc do break, you may not be in your
> boat, etc.

Absolutely.  And key word being practice.

> More important, IMHO, is the viability of this rescue in other
> flatwater or very mild (less than 1 foot) seas. Why not advocate a
> paddlefloat re-entry and roll. 

I don't think the paddlefloat outrigger rescue is all that bad in
bigger seas..but it's a matter of actually practicing in realistic
conditions.
Personally, I prefer the T-rescue when assisted, and the cowboy
scramble when solo, but I advocate that folks learn as many as they
can, practicing them, and having a full bag of tricks to draw from.

Shawn

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