RE: [Paddlewise] Rescuing the unconscious?

From: Richard Culpeper <culpeper_at_tbaytel.net>
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 09:12:33 -0400
Best done with two to three boaters to the rescue.

Second boater stabilizes and then tows the first boater while the first
boater deals with the unconscious or immobilized person.  Depending on the
circumstances, the first boater may have to leave his or her boat to perform
the rescue, in which case the second boater simply tows.  A third boater
comes in handy to collect gear.

Cheers,
Richard Culpeper

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net] On Behalf Of
rebyl_kayak_at_energysustained.com
While brushing up on rescue techniques and practice I started wondering how
on earth one could rescue someone who had flipped and was unconscious? 

Can anyone provide references or advice?

All the best, PeterO
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