Re: [Paddlewise] SV: T-Rescue not T-brace

> To effectively execute a T-rescue it is important that the "victim's" kayak 
> 
> be outfitted with deck lines--and that these lines be loose enough to enable 
> 
> the rescuer to get their hands around.



   I'm sorry, but I don't understand this at all. I have done countless "T" 
rescues and would have to say the very vast majority of boats that I have 
applied this to do not have deck lines. I don't think I really used the deck lines 
for the rescues on the boats that did have them. Please understand that I have 
nothing at all against deck lines, they can be a nice little luxury in 
certain situations, but I can't say that I really consider them to be a necessity in 
your typical everyday sea kayaking type of scenario, and they are certainly 
are not required for doing the "T" rescue. 

Scott
So.Cal. 
***************************************************************************
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/
***************************************************************************