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Post by pedrot on Aug 4, 2011 18:36:31 GMT -1
I have read through a lot of the safety stuff and am still looking for a description of the preferred method of "self rescue".
1/ right kayak from end or side?
2/ Climb on from side or end? (I have tried both and found ok in calm conditions)
3/ Lots of kit is going to make things more awkward and reduce options, I think!
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Post by izzetafox on Aug 4, 2011 19:18:41 GMT -1
Remount from side, slightly forward of the seat so as you roll over from on stomach your bum it will drop straight into the seat.
Yes kit can be a problem, keep it all clear of your re-entry area. Use leashes for rods etc and try and keep everything else under a bungee. .
It's all about practice, knowing just how to stow your gear, you would be amazed.... more people lose gear in the surf zone than anywhere else as this is where most capsizes take place.
Terry
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Post by dorado on Aug 11, 2011 9:40:41 GMT -1
Have a look at the video clip, just a few topics down, entitled Dorado Self Rescue Video. That will give you a good idea.
The thing with self rescues is, they rarely happen in flat water. There are several things you can do to make life much easier for the remount. I did write an article on it somewhere. I am sure Terry will know and find it...he is a computer wizard!
As for capsizing in the surf zone, there really is no need provided you stick to the fundamentals and LEAN INTO THE WAVE, not away from it. Peoplle lend try to recover the line for too long, ending up looking down the wave with their paddle the wrong side.
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Post by Jessica Parker on Nov 27, 2011 1:27:45 GMT -1
Have a look at the video clip, just a few topics down, entitled Dorado Self Rescue Video. That will give you a good idea. The thing with self rescues is, they rarely happen in flat water. There are several things you can do to make life much easier for the remount. I did write an article on it somewhere. I am sure Terry will know and find it...he is a computer wizard! As for capsizing in the surf zone, there really is no need provided you stick to the fundamentals and LEAN INTO THE WAVE, not away from it. Peoplle lend try to recover the line for too long, ending up looking down the wave with their paddle the wrong side. Surely a great video clip, i have seen this clip and lessons provided as what to do in situations of capsizing are simply outstanding. Well done thanks a lot for sharing the information. |
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