Sea Kayaking
The classic T-rescue attends to the kayak first and the swimmer second.
We could characterize this rescue as two techniques: draining the
cockpit by means of a bow tip-out, and returning the swimmer to the
kayak with an assisted reentry. This is a satisfactory sequence in good
sea conditions but not always preferred in a dramatic rescue or in cold
water. A paddler is psychologically and physically stressed by the
adverse sea conditions leading up to a forced capsize, and when required
to wet-exit his kayak, these stresses are amplified to a point that can
greatly reduce his ability to quickly and reliably perform the
necessary rescue. Sudden immersion in cold water adds an additional
layer of stressors that will minimize the swimmer’s available strength
and the time to complete the rescue.
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
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