steen bondo wrote:

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Could I have a few comments to this rescue, please. I'll keep my own
opinion to myself just now. It's supposed to be a roughwater-rescue.

I've done quite a few practises but have never had this one suggested.
The only extent the swimmer climbs onto the rescuers kayak as I've tried
it is as an aide in getting back into their own boat directly. Seems
rather less contrived.

Though we've emptied the boats I take Keith's point about weight. We
don't load the boats before going swimming in the local harbour, so next
time I'll have to see how well it works to just get back in and get
pumping with the rescuer rafter alongside for stability.

Pete.
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Peter Clinch wrote:

http://kayakparadise.dk/gfx/image006.jpg
Seems rather less contrived.

Agree.

My suggestion would be to let the swimmer hang on to his stern (if
needed he can push down). I'd only pull the 'wet' boat about 1/3 up (to
a stable position, leaving 2/3 of the weight on the water.), then I
would let the swimmer climb (ladder) in from his stern. Of course I let
the boat slip gently back into the water - no reason to take it all the
way over.

As you both pointed out, I too find the stress on the boats tremendous!

hilsen / regards
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Never seen the ladder idea. I'll have to try that. Thanks.

Steve

steen bondo wrote:

My suggestion would be to let the swimmer hang on to his stern (if
needed he can push down). I'd only pull the 'wet' boat about 1/3 up (to
a stable position, leaving 2/3 of the weight on the water.), then I
would let the swimmer climb (ladder) in from his stern. Of course I let
the boat slip gently back into the water - no reason to take it all the
way over.