> In the 20 years of teaching paddle float rescues how many classes were > held in 30+ knot winds? I teach beginner and intermediate classes. It is not my job to try to make expert kayakers in my classes. My job is to give these people the tools they need to recognize their limitations and safely and properly expand upon said limitations if that is their goal. The overwhelming majority of people who have been through my classes are probably not interested in ever taking a kayak out in 30+ knot winds. And I hope I have made it clear to those few who are interested in pushing their limits beyond the class that it requires constant practice, knowledge and judgment to reach that level. As far as the paddlefloat rescue goes, once the float is inflated I can easily re-enter the boat in less then fifteen seconds - even in very rough conditions (and I have practiced this rescue and others in real conditions). That does not give the boat a lot of time to be turning in the wind, and I have never found that to be a problem. Of course the bottom line here is that if you are not confident in your abilities to handle the conditions then you shouldn't be out in them. 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 Mon Apr 13 2009 - 05:55:08 PDT
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