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PaddleNews | August 10, 2022 |
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| by Jeff Moag Five lessons from a dramatic close call caught on video. Anyone who has helped a fellow paddler recover from a swim in deep water knows how difficult it can be, whether the craft you’re working from is a canoe, a sea kayak or whitewater boat. Now imagine handling such a rescue alone, with a victim who is hypothermic – and you’re on a surfski. |
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Message Board of the Week |
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| This is not medical advice. This is just what works for me... This post is not intended for use with boats that will roll over if you look at them funny. Most recreational boats are stable enough to use these techniques. On a windy day, hold a rope tied to your boat, just in case |
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| Wyoming is home to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and they just so happen to contain some excellent water to paddle. |
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| NRS | | As soon as I donned the NRS Ninja, I knew I was in love! The design allows for a great range of motion, with no chafing, even after 18 miles of paddling. |
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| | Eddyline Kayaks | | I have 2 14ft SOT kayaks. The Eddyline is by far my favorite, primarily due to superior construction and a much better seat. I bought a… | |
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| | Aqua Bound | | I bought a 220cm version of this paddle 2 years ago and love it! It is light, doesn't flutter, and has a superb joint. The texture on the shaft… | |
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| by Tom Watson Attempting to re-enter your kayak after a capsize can be a very exhausting effort, even with the aid of a paddle float or stirrup and despite the support of a second paddler alongside as a rescuer. Rather than trying to jump up vertically, better to get horizontal with the water’s surface and kick/swim up onto your boat. |
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