Paddle Float/Stirrup self rescue info

I am posting these links since popeye had brought up some valid questions about getting back into the kayak in the anchor trolley posting.

These pages are a great source of information.

http://www.topkayaker.net/Articles/Inst ... Entry.html

http://www.topkayaker.net/Articles/Inst ... eFloat.htm

There are many others just do a search for kayak reentry on the web.

_________________
I would rather be kayaking and think about work than to be at work thinking about kayaking.
A Thrill Ride is being dragged around in your kayak for 40 minutes by an extremely large fish.

additional video re-entry techniques

http://justkayakfishing.co.uk/#/reentry ... 4531804293

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/self- ... 1022163612

ALWAYS know how to get back in your boat solo or assisted. Practice it.

I find it amazing on group outings I have been on just how many people do not know how to get back on their yaks, especially newcomers to the sport just out for a pleasure paddle and end up in the drink.

_________________
I would rather be kayaking and think about work than to be at work thinking about kayaking.
A Thrill Ride is being dragged around in your kayak for 40 minutes by an extremely large fish.

Good post!

Especially the all out fishing platforms like the Sport and outback with their steep sides can be surprisingly hard to get back on, so practice is essential.
A stirrup is a good idea, see if I already have something aboard which could double for that.

PF

_________________
hobie Quest

PF

Glad you find the info of use.
So many techniques one just has to practice what is easiest and best for them.

Notice on the one AOL video everything was leashed to the yak and once inside he just pulled all his gear back in. A great video example.

_________________
I would rather be kayaking and think about work than to be at work thinking about kayaking.
A Thrill Ride is being dragged around in your kayak for 40 minutes by an extremely large fish.

With Sidekick see:


http://www.topkayaker.net/forums/ubbthr ... e#Post6364

Other posts relate to assisting others at:

http://www.topkayaker.net/forums/ubbthr ... 209&page=1

_________________

The above poster noted how hard the Outback stable platforms can be hard to reenter. I carry TWO swimfins to slip on to get that extra propulsion that carries my PFD (and my belly) over the gunwhale.

The cheap swin fins cost about $25.00 US and can easily be strapped out of your fishing gear's way.

Funny you mentioned the swimming fins, just ordered a short trainings model to keep my Quest (Paddle model) in the hot spot near the jetties when fishing side saddle.

found the double function for my drogue too, it is on a short leash attached to the grab handle behind my seat.

Going to see if I can use it as a stirrup

piccie of the handle where the drogue is hooked up to




my drogue






when the water has warmed up a bit..




PF

_________________
hobie Quest

Hi there guys I was the one who made the just kayak fishing videos. I would just like to point out one or two things with trying to right your kayak by putting your fingers in the scupper holes and pulling the kayak over to you

1/ I have seen guys brake a finger by getting a finger stuck or not pull it out of the scupper hole as the kayak comes over and this makes it very difficult to re-enter the kayak because of the pain.

2/ if you are pulling the kayak over on to you, you are pulling everything else that is on your kayak over towards your head, that could be a rod that is still rigged up with hooks or your paddle.

By pushing the kayak away from you, you are pushing all the danger away from you too.
I’m not saying there is a right way or a wrong way to up right the kayak just watch out when using the scupper holes

Regards hatter3
www.justkayakfishing.co.uk

Hey hatter3,

Great videos by the way.

Nice of you to add some additional clarification and info .. all very useful.
I personally have never used a scupper hole and not sure I would unless absolutely necessary since there is enough other stuff to grab onto.

I agree if possible to flip a turtled yak away from you especially if loaded with gear though some gear may spin right into you from underwater as well. One must use common sense and due care.

Also have a knife on your PFD to cut yourself free of any lines if needed.
A knife in your yak does you no good. I got a Tusa blunt tip and it works great and easy access. Not too pricey either.

http://www.diversdirect.com/scuba-divin ... blunt-tip/

clips right onto my PFD and locks shut and simple slide latch.

Revo

_________________
I would rather be kayaking and think about work than to be at work thinking about kayaking.
A Thrill Ride is being dragged around in your kayak for 40 minutes by an extremely large fish.

Revo- Good advice on keeping a knife on you rather than in your kayak.

I became "hooked" on a limbline a few years ago without a knife on me and could have easily drowned if the hook had gotten me in a meatier part of my body.

As it was, it snagged me at the base of the thumbnail and had me suspended under the limb and twisting in the current for awhile while my boat proceeded down river without me. After what seemed an eternity my thumbnail gave way and I was free................in a great deal of pain, but free.

If the hook had snagged me in the face or torso I would have had something to really worry about.

I keep a knife on me at all times now!

Hey weinerdog,

OOOUUUCH!!!

Damn that must have hurt! Glad you made it thru ok with mainly just wounded pride. But yes the knife on the PFD can be a lifesaver.

_________________
I would rather be kayaking and think about work than to be at work thinking about kayaking.
A Thrill Ride is being dragged around in your kayak for 40 minutes by an extremely large fish.

I added 2 short pieces of rope with a loop and then tied it to a padeye next to the seat (both sides). The pieces are just long enough so you can reach it from the water. I have short arms and this makes it easy to grab and pull myself into the yak.

_________________
John

Wow! Excellent posts! Two days ago, I flipped my Outback in San Diego Bay. Didn't think it could happen with such a stable yak. Combination of chasing a rod going overboard, with large fish attached & leaning too far. Was I surprised!
Even more surprised when I couldn't get back on board. Looking up at the Outback from the water's surface, it seems like an aircraft carrier. Trying to swim the kayak back to shore was very hard, going against the tide. The Coast Guard finally came by and pulled me out. Really embarassing!!.

Lesson learned. Going out next time I will have swim fins, my amas stowed, and a step-up rope ready.

It can easily happen to you, to!