2. Throw one leg over to straddle the boat, facing forward
4. Drop into the seat and pull your legs in, using your paddle for support
Rescue Kayak to Rendezvous Island…
feel much more stable. Using your paddle for support, pull your legs in under the deck one after the other. Finally, pump out any water in the cockpit and get your skirt
back on. While the scramble only works in relatively calm conditions
(it can work in surf if you have time between sets), it’s a great addition to any paddler’s repertoire of rescues. It’s also a lot of fun to practice. The scramble is easier to perform on kayaks with low stern
decks. A lower rear deck is easier to scramble onto, and also more stable once you’re up. Obviously, a kayak with strong ini- tial stability also makes things much easier. If you want extra support from your paddle while scrambling, attach a paddle float to your blade before starting your re-entry.
ALEX MATTHEWS is the author (with Ken Whiting) of the book Touring and Sea Kayaking—The Essential Skills and Safety and the instructional DVD The Ultimate Guide to Sea Kayaking, published by The Heliconian Press, www.
helipress.com.
4 WAY S T O MA K E I T E A S I ER:
> USE A KAYAK WITH A LOW STERN DECK > USE A STABLE KAYAK
Experience Nature in Comfort…
> ATTACH A PADDLE FLOAT TO YOUR BLADE > PRACTICE
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
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