How To Use A Swim Line To Self Rescue A Canoe

[@knucker4931]

A fine example of how, regardless of experience, it can very quickly go wrong. Nice recovery! Al

[@PaulKirtley]

+Knucker Yes, very true. Thanks - glad you liked the recovery and the video. Warm regards, Paul

[@philschaefer4651]

Thanks for this. that's a trick I'd honestly never seen before. I've used a short 15 ft painter line on my stern but not a long swim line like that. Something I've always done is to glue D-rings to the bottom of my canoes then securely strap my dry bags down. I've found that my boats will usually self right after a spill that way, with surprisingly little water in them. It makes recovery much easier.

[@SimonLerpiniere]

Where is the linked video? Can't find a link anywhere!

[@BASurvival]

good video, nice tip on attaching the throw line to the front making retrieving the boat alot easier ,thanx for sharing. merry christmas and a happy new year

[@PaulKirtley]

+ba survival (basurvival) And to you. Hope you have a great festive period. Warm regards, Paul

[@Trailtraveller]

Good to see you capsize, for making it real. (No comment for trolling). But this creates respect and shows that only by doing is giving the experience you need. Hope to see some more !

[@PaulKirtley]

+Trailtraveller Yes, all the good people swim ;-) And the only way of getting good is by making mistakes. If you are not making mistakes, you are not trying hard enough... There'll certainly be more canoeing adventures to come Rody. All the best, Paul

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

Interesting video series Paul, I haven't had a go at canoeing, yet, but some good safety pointers coming from these videos, thanks bud, it looks like you had a grand time of it, have a good Christmas, atb, Paul.

[@PaulKirtley]

+Neanderthal 62 Hi Paul, it's good feedback that, even though your are not a paddler (yet), videos of this type are holding your interesting. Thanks for this comment (and all your comments this year). Have a great Christmas. Warm regards, Paul

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

+Paul Kirtley It's my pleasure as a subscriber Paul, you keep up the good work and the helpful videos mate, stay safe, atb,.

[@InfiniteOutdoors]

Good video and useful information that's forsure. Curious if this river has trout, or salmon runs in it during the spring/fall looks like premium water for trout.

[@PaulKirtley]

+Infinite Outdoors Thanks, glad you liked the video. The river definitely has salmon. Even though the dam further upstream obliterated some of the old spawning grounds, salmon still spawn here. It most likely has trout too - as you say, it looks perfect. ATB, Paul

[@RedOwlBushcraft]

I must say Paul with all your canoeing videos its making me want to get involved, ive done a lot of kayaking but never any canoeing. what would you recommend for someone like me who wants to get on the water. Cheers and i hope you and your family have great Christmas and a great new year all the best. Kurt

[@PaulKirtley]

+Red Owl Bushcraft Hey Kurt, thanks for your comments. I'm glad you are finding these videos interesting and that its stimulated an interest in open boating. In terms of answering your question - forgive my ignorance but where are you based? Let me know and I can tailor the answer better... :-) Hope to hear from you soon but if I don't hear from you in the meantime, have a great Christmas :-) ATB, Paul

[@allabouttheoutdoors5997]

nice vid paul,just a question was that filmed with the waterproof backdoor on the go pro?the sound was really clear.

[@PaulKirtley]

+Danny Barrett Hi Danny, yes all the first person point-of-view video was filmed with a GoPro Hero 3 with a waterproof back. Some of the bankside footage was on Sheri's Samsung Galaxy S5/S6 and the sound until I went under the bridge was a blend of the sound from the two devices. Hope this helps. Cheers, Paul

[@Taromovies]

Hi Paul, thanks for demonstration, looks easy but practice is always absolutely necessary, thanks for sharing, Taro

[@PaulKirtley]

+Taromovies Swiss Bushcraft & Survival Well said Taro. Practice, practice and practice. ;-)

[@paganoutdoors3193]

great video as always, very useful information too paul,with what is happening with the floods everywhere at the moment this info could be lifesaving in more ways than is usual ,l have always carried a throwline/lifeline in my fishing gear just in case, have never had to use it yet but you never know, cheers craig

[@PaulKirtley]

+Craig Twiner Absolutely Craig.... better safe than sorry! :-) Warm regards, Paul

[@NorwegianWoods]

Without a swim line that canoe could have been long gone if you where to be alone :) Thanks for the video - Martin

[@PaulKirtley]

+NorwegianWoods Hi Martin! Yes, having a swimline has made all the difference to the ease of recovery on a few occasions for me :-) I definitely know its value. Thanks for watching. Warm regards, Paul

[@stephenstephen8381]

can you do a bushcraft overnight adventure

[@PaulKirtley]

+Stephen Stephen I've replied in the other place you asked this same question Stephen :-)

[@WOLFMAN2975]

You the Man Good job.

[@mossybark8753]

Hope you have a great christmas :)

[@PaulKirtley]

+Mossy Bark Very pleasant thank you. Hope you did too? ATB, Paul

[@WOLFMAN2975]

Have a Good week. : )Tyler

[@PaulKirtley]

+Tyler Murphy Thanks Tyler :-)

[@alisonaiken7178]

Losing your paddle is like losing your fero rod.

[@yinshah3303]

Sort of not “self” rescue if you had a teammate retreive your boat. Haha.

[@nathanburke8387]

Rescue and retrieval aren’t exactly the same , I’d say it was a self rescue and group retrieval

[@johnlord8337]

10*

[@PaulKirtley]

+John Lord Thanks John :-)

[@stevekelly6463]

Your paddle

[@WOLFMAN2975]

: )