During one of the first rescue sessions I did with CKF, we practiced the HOG rescue. I was surprised at how easy it was for a couple of us newbies. Still, I don't see it being of much use other than with an unconscious victim. I don't see anyone getting to someone on time after realizing they aren't coming up on their own. I have always felt the same way about the re-enter and roll and the Eskimo rescues, although I have heard countless stories from folks who claim to have used these techniques in "real" situations. Regardless, I believe that one purpose of learning and practicing a variety of different rescues is to be able to have options available for "improvised" rescues. For instance, when doing classes I have encountered a number of people who were too big and too weak to climb back into the boat from the water, even with assistance. It is my job to make this a positive experience for the student and make it look easy. One way I have done this is to use a modified version of the HOG rescue, by filling the students boat with water and floating them into the cockpit, and then with their help is is pretty easy to right the boat and pump it out. You don't get any bonus points for technique when performing a kayak rescue - anything that works. 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Jan 04 2009 - 08:28:26 PST
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