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NORTHSEAKAYAK - The Paddle Float Self Rescue

NORTHSEAKAYAK

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This is a demo of some self rescue techniques with the paddle float. It includes the cowboy scramble, the heel hook self rescue and the re entry and roll. A paddle float should be standard in every kayakers safety kit! If everything else fails, this could be a lifesaver! This video does not replace training or courses! Again we’ve put a lot of work in this video, we hope that it is useful to you! And yes, those techniques are working well in rougher conditions!

20 Comments

@fuscofabio9868 5 years ago

"NEVER PUT THE PADDLE FLOAT INFLATED BETWEEN YOUR LEGS !!! If you capsize again, you will be stuck in the cockpit."These are tips that are worth a life , I am just starting in the activity, right now I am watching videos to go to the water and practice re-entries with the touring kayak, until now I sailed in a SOT self-emptying fishing kayak, which is very different, and less complex, so thank you very much for these videos. Now... Let's practice !!!

@AaronBrand 4 years ago

Thanks for the video. I worry that someone watching who doesn’t read the comments might think that they should store their paddle float between their legs. But I like the re-enter and roll option. I’ll have to try that one.

@MattblankNG2Q 1 year ago

Great video, thank you for this. After kayaking for almost 40 years, you can still teach an old dog new tricks. Thank you.

@andrewnomad2053 4 years ago

Hi Dimitri, this video help me a lot to learn how to re-entry and roll. I practice all the time and gain new skills. Thank you!!!

@ashwinbudden5372 4 years ago

Was able to nail my first re-entry-and-rolls with and without paddle float and execute consistently for an ACA L3 Instructor workshop last week. Dmitri, this video was a big help for me, allowed me to visualize all the steps, so thanks! you make it look too easy!

@marksmith7165 3 months ago

Great examples, thank you.

@AndoreanEsnomeo 12 days ago

Excellent.Thanks.

@trailnscaleRC 5 years ago

you sir are a pro. and I am taking a lot of notes for when I go practice. new subscriber thanks!

@thomasbevan9852 5 years ago

Another excellent instructional video. As a mature paddler who only started this sport in 2019 & thanks to Covid have been self coaching, I find comments about rough water amusing as you can't go out in rough water & learn these skills. You have to perfect a technique in calm waters & then move to more dynamic conditions & practice during every session on the water.
Cheers

@kristaps2010 2 years ago

Really good video! professional level, footage from different angles, different re-enter techniques and crucial safety information regarding storing paddle float. But when I saw roll re-enter I was gobsmacked! amazing, will try that one.

@southfox0 1 year ago

Thank you, very well detailed explanation.

@tuberider1171 8 years ago

great instructional video - agree with the various angles and replay being very helpful - thanks from Australia

@steppe21 8 years ago

Hi Dimitri, I saw now a lot of your videos and I'll say they are realy professional made.
All the different view angles, are the best way to understand everything well.
I'm waiting impatient for warmer weather to practice this with my new Kayak.
So long, greetings Steppe

@tuilorraine 8 years ago

Thanks so much for this video. It might save my life some time. I'm watching this over and over, hoping to internalise it. Meanwhile I go out alone in my kayak most days on a lonely coast. I have a paddle float on board and a bilge-pump. I am aged 65 and fairly new to kayaking, very new to solitary kayaking. I stick always within swimmable distance from shore because I'm not certain I can get back aboard if I capsize. As soon as we get a good hot day, I'll go to the beach with my boat and just practice all the techniques for self-rescue until I'm sure I can do it. That might give me the confidence to venture further from shore.
I also saw a way to do it without a paddle-float. I'll try that too.