Re: [Paddlewise] Hand of God rescue, sharks ands dolphins

I have heard of two instances of this rescue being used, both in Deception 
Pass in Washington State. 
    First was a capsize where the person could not or would not exit for some 
reason. The first rescuer hit a bad current (whirlpool situation) and was 
whisked away when within a couple of feet of her boat. The second rescuer put 
some speed on, got there and straightened the boat up, got the persons head out 
of the water, and could get her upright from there. Perhaps it's not 
technically a Hand of God if they aren't unconscious, but I suspect this person wasn't 
of much help by then.
 
    Second was an entrapment with the pull strap on a women's relief zipper. 
It caught somewhere in the seat set up. I don't know if it was a hung seat or 
a foam seat with back band; or where the pull caught. This prevented a wet 
exit after a capsize, and ending with the kayaker being cut out of the drysuit/ 
boat, by the rescuer. I think this involved a Hand of God and cutting the 
zipper out of the drysuit, at least partially. At some point I'm sure getting her 
head out of the water was considered a good idea.
 
    Please remember I have both of these by word of mouth. I do know who was 
involved in the second situation and could refer an interested party to that 
person, if more information was needed.
      I'm not aware of any concerns about sharks in Deception Pass (though 
that would make the Deception Pass Dash more interesting, what?)
            Pam in Washington State
   
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