The best and only video needed for an assisted rescue. Quick, efficient uncomplicated. If your rescue needs to be tailored to meet a situation or conditions, then do it. But this is the gold standard. The only caveat I would add is that there are conditions where it is not possible to pull two boats together without smashing them to splinters. Don’t do this then. 🤣 Thank you for the content!
@Fremulshmat2 жыл бұрын
The tip about the rescuer edging the boat to help lift the swamped boat out of the water is very interesting-looking forward to trying that out as I know many people claim they just don’t have the strength to do this part of the rescue….this should help. I also like the guidance on protecting your face -using your boat- from getting whacked by the bow of the person coming to rescue you. I’ve never heard this type called ‘the 30 second rescue’ before but I guess it’s something to aim for….I’ve never managed it in such a short timeline so far. Finally throwing your boat on its edge to really lean down on the boat the person is getting back into is also a good tip…many people simply try to push down from a level boat and don’t get enough power to anchor the boat in place which often leaves the rescuer in danger of capsize during the rescue. Thanks for posting
@adamstepic80832 жыл бұрын
I find it extremely funny that you think someone needs to watch this as many times as you said. There is nothing confusing about this. I find it's more confidence then knowing the routine.
@chriskelvin2482 жыл бұрын
I was always taught that the wet one, as you say (I like that!), waits at the STERN of their boat. This way, they are totally safe from a speedy incoming rescuer and then they can assist with the water clearing by pushing down on the inverted stern. Then after rearranging the boats in parallel, it's the same reentry procedure as you presented.
@Chopbreaka4 жыл бұрын
Great video and I do like the way person being rescued doesn't fully 360 into cockpit like i was taught. I would like to add that hooking left heal/foot onto thigh brace is a benefit .
@maze4007 жыл бұрын
I always found that the heel hook works best if the rotation is smooth and NOT multi directional, meaning, clockwise rotation, start to finish.
@thepowerofwater89606 жыл бұрын
The argument for changing the direction of rotation is to maintain contact with the rescuer's boat. If you continue spinning in one direction, you have to lose contact with the rescuer and will have your back to their boat. The primary reason to switch rotation is that the additional stability helps protect the rescuer. We would agree that it is more intuitive to roll in the same direction but not as stable and slightly less safe. We try to use the "Safe, Effective, Efficient" criteria for comparing different techniques. If 2 techniques are equally effective and efficient but one is safer, then the safer version is chosen.
@maze4006 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback. Makes sense but I suppose it comes down to personal preference. I always felt if its fast and efficient its safe...
@50842046 жыл бұрын
I would leave it to the personal preference: in my opinion continuous rotation doesn't cause the spraydeck to get entangled (especially in the rough water it is important to put it ASAP), but I got the idea of psychogical support when you can see the rescuer boat all the time.
@karljohanhaarberg67063 жыл бұрын
Changing the rotation in the middle is not best practice. First, it is faster to continue rotating in the same direction. It has been empirically tested in waves up to 15 metres. Second, rotating in the same direction implies a lower centre of gravity, which implies more stability. The person in the water could empty the water before the rescuer reaches his kayak. A heel hook (like Gordon Brown uses) is faster than the cowboy scramble. If the boat is heavily loaded, the person being rescued could aid in getting the kayak up on the rescuers kayak by pressing it down at the stern. Otherwise, it is better for the person being rescued to put his legs and arms around the bow of the rescuer's kayak.
@norte.128 күн бұрын
@@karljohanhaarberg6706 tested in waves up to 15 metres?? 15 metres?? hahaha I need to see that or smoke that.
@robinrabiroff20082 жыл бұрын
I noticed that the rescuer edged away from the boat to be drained. I was told to edge into the boat that is being drained. Creates two things. More stable and provides lift a bit easier.
@mikevtosio88923 жыл бұрын
You seem like you know your stuff... I just got my aca L2 instructor cert, and I'm planning to start this gig guiding the grand traverse area. I need an L3 skills assessment to more constantly lead in the waters I intend to be guiding on. If you can help, please let me know.
@thepowerofwater89603 жыл бұрын
We can hook you up, shoot us an email at info at thepowerofwater.net
@jonathanhamnett40443 жыл бұрын
Excellent learning tool!
@ratchitt6 жыл бұрын
"Audere est facere" is the Latin motto of English football team Tottenham Hotspur, "To Dare Is To Do"
@DAllan-lz3lg5 жыл бұрын
Personally, I’d prefer taking the wet one’s paddle and stowing both on the non-rescue side. This wet one made re entry look very easy, with a paddle aswell. I do like the way the wet one gets on with it. I think there’s a tendency to get the dry one to do all the instruction. Fine if the wet one is a novice.
@joseg70902 жыл бұрын
NO alteren la velocidad del video para la proxima. Gracias.
@siempreafavor7305 жыл бұрын
hood great video
@fdoutdoors8667 жыл бұрын
Wet One should not be between boats.
@thepowerofwater89607 жыл бұрын
Do you have a way to avoid the 2 seconds that the wet one is "between" the 2 boats?
@fdoutdoors8667 жыл бұрын
I would take the few extra seconds and have the wet one at the bow. In conditions it is not worth the risk in my opinion.
@thepowerofwater89607 жыл бұрын
The issue of the wet one at the bow, ESPECIALLY in conditions is that there is no "plan b" if they lose hold of the rescuer's boat. While there is some limited risk for the brief time they are between the boats; We feel it is more than offset by the creation of a "swimmer recovery zone" that extends between the bow of the rescuer's boat and the stern of the swimmer's boat. The other issue in conditions is that the bow and stern of the kayaks have more vertical travel, that movement decreases the closer the wet one is to the cockpit. In rougher conditions it can be quite a bit more challenging to maintain a solid grip at the bow compared to the near cockpit short deck lines. One of the premises we have is that the wet one should move through the water column as little as possible. Swimming around increases the likelihood of losing control of the boats and cools the wet one faster than being in one place throughout the rescue.
@fdoutdoors8667 жыл бұрын
Good points. Having seen folks in the "swim zone" get crunched I am leery to expose them to that. Each situation is different for sure.
@arjen-de-vries6 жыл бұрын
Depends on the type of rescue
@superwag6346 жыл бұрын
this doesnt work with loaded touring kayaks. Or if there is a sea running. Its good for swimming pools
@thepowerofwater89606 жыл бұрын
What would you do differently in rougher water or with loaded boats? The rough water sequences were filmed in the tide race off Tybee Island, Georgia (so not a "swimming pool" although the GoPro wide angle visually flattens the conditions) We have used this technique routinely in rough and windy weather without any issues. We have also done this version of the rescue with loaded boats (4 day trip) and didn't see anything that didn't work just as well as with empty boats. Since there is no lifting involved, it seems even more suited to heavy boats than alternatives. If you've had success with a different version in rough water or heavy boats please share!
@mlateer5 жыл бұрын
Yes, of course it works. This is the go to in rough water, what else would you use... Great video by the way, as an experienced kayaker that's done a lot of rescues, I picked up some good tips that hadn't occurred to me...
@offshorekayak2 жыл бұрын
False.
@agatinomannino26373 жыл бұрын
Kayak Mannino
@kirk24596 жыл бұрын
I always found the 3 seconds it takes to stay in the kayak and roll to be a little more efficient.
@evanshaw175 жыл бұрын
Poor method. Use leg inside cockpit and turn 360 towards rescuer by holding rescuers boat. Especially in rough water