Self Rescues-My Journey- My Practice- the emergency? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakMedic · 09-10-2012, 11:57 AM

Funny stuff as always Frank. I practice on all yaks I've ever had. What works best for me is to push myself under water completely while holding the rail. Then with a quick burst pull yourself up while kicking, you produce enough inertia to get your torso on top of the yak. From here follow Jim Sammons advise,"Belly, Butt, Feet". Once on your stomach roll onto your butt then swing your feet in.
Ive done it on many kayaks and it works for all of em.

mtnbykr2 · 09-10-2012, 02:30 PM

Good boy Frank,
thanks for sharin and keepin everyone aware of what we all need to now how to do....

Old Man in the Sea · 09-10-2012, 02:59 PM

Hey Frank....clairemont community pool allows mexican swimmers but no kayaks...but at least you can practice your treading water...

maui jim · 09-10-2012, 03:15 PM

If you too out of shape to get back on the yak......
"A" You should not be out there....

"B" Vessel Assist...

"C" Don't be on the evening news....No one looks good wet and cold (except Jorvile's girl "Candy"....mmmmmmmmmmmm........)

wiredantz · 09-10-2012, 03:19 PM

D)

practice, practice practice.

I feel pretty confident on my self rescue techniques now.

I might not have upper body strengths, but i have built these paddling muscles. I can outrun any hobie user that grabs a paddle.

Worse comes to worse. I will inflate 15 paddle floats, and swim back to shore towing my kayak... Mexican style

finyak · 09-10-2012, 03:54 PM

Funny but dead serious,I think it's time I do a little practice session.Thanks.

tacmik · 09-10-2012, 06:10 PM

Imagine the scenario where you fall out of the kayak due to a concussive blow from under the boat by say... an 18 foot Great White... You probably want the ability to get in the cockpit ASAP or within 10 seconds.

In that case, you will see me running across the top of the water.

jorluivil · 09-10-2012, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiredantz

D)

practice, practice practice.

I feel pretty confident on my self rescue techniques now.

I might not have upper body strengths, but i have built these paddling muscles. I can outrun any hobie user that grabs a paddle.

Worse comes to worse. I will inflate 15 paddle floats, and swim back to shore towing my kayak... Mexican style

Maybe so but you, me and Roby know that you can't outrun a Hobie

, me specifically.

mtnbykr2 · 09-10-2012, 07:34 PM

yeah, but Frank can give you a run for your money though...

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09-10-2012, 02:30 PM	#2
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Good boy Frank, thanks for sharin and keepin everyone aware of what we all need to now how to do.... __________________

09-10-2012, 02:59 PM	#3
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	for future practice... Hey Frank....clairemont community pool allows mexican swimmers but no kayaks...but at least you can practice your treading water...

09-10-2012, 03:15 PM	#4
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	If you too out of shape to get back on the yak...... "A" You should not be out there.... "B" Vessel Assist... "C" Don't be on the evening news....No one looks good wet and cold (except Jorvile's girl "Candy"....mmmmmmmmmmmm........) __________________

09-10-2012, 03:19 PM	#5
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	D) practice, practice practice. I feel pretty confident on my self rescue techniques now. I might not have upper body strengths, but i have built these paddling muscles. I can outrun any hobie user that grabs a paddle. Worse comes to worse. I will inflate 15 paddle floats, and swim back to shore towing my kayak... Mexican style __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it Last edited by wiredantz; 09-10-2012 at 03:53 PM.

09-10-2012, 11:57 AM	#1
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	Funny stuff as always Frank. I practice on all yaks I've ever had. What works best for me is to push myself under water completely while holding the rail. Then with a quick burst pull yourself up while kicking, you produce enough inertia to get your torso on top of the yak. From here follow Jim Sammons advise,"Belly, Butt, Feet". Once on your stomach roll onto your butt then swing your feet in. Ive done it on many kayaks and it works for all of em.

09-10-2012, 03:54 PM	#6
finyak Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 332	Funny but dead serious,I think it's time I do a little practice session.Thanks.

09-10-2012, 06:10 PM	#7
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Imagine the scenario where you fall out of the kayak due to a concussive blow from under the boat by say... an 18 foot Great White... You probably want the ability to get in the cockpit ASAP or within 10 seconds. In that case, you will see me running across the top of the water. __________________

09-10-2012, 07:34 PM	#9
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	yeah, but Frank can give you a run for your money though... __________________