Rescues, Safety and Towing

We will begin this course with a discussion and “on-land” demo of the “wet-exit”. Then we launch and practice a “controlled” wet-exit. Then we move into the rescues:

Assisted Rescues:

  • T-Rescue
  •  Heel Hook T-Rescue
  • Scoop Rescue
  • Eskimo Bow Rescue
  • Stern Rescue
  • Paddle Presentation
  • All-in Rescue
  • Hand of God Rescue
  • Stirrup Rescue

Self-Rescues:

  • Paddle Float Rescue
  • Cowboy/Scramble
  • Re-Enter and Roll

Towing:

  • Single In-Line Tow
  • Rafted Tow
  • Push Tows
  • Contact Tows
  • Equipment

     

Edging

Edging allows you to let your kayak “dance” . Tremendous efficiencies come to your skill set once you master edging skills. This skill will, in short order, fit right into your normal paddling routine thus adding grace and fluidity.

Bracing

High Braces and Low Braces