Hi, I assume we are discussing the cross-boat rescue in which the capsized boat is drawn across the cockpit of the rescuing boat. I agree that deck lines are helpful but not essential for this rescue. I have long arms, which also facilitates drawing the capsized boat across the cockpit of my boat. Nothing has been said here about the "victim", who should be pushing the stern of the capsized boat to assist getting it across my boat, and if further assistance is required the victim should proceed to the other side of my boat, take the bow of the capsized boat, plant feet on my hull and help pull the capsized boat across my boat and assist in rocking out the water remaining in the stern of the capsized boat. Deck lines are not essential here. The "victim" is supposed to be a participant in the recovery effort. I seem to be missing the problem somehow. Chuck Sutherland *************************************************************************** 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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