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

taggermike · 09-10-2012, 08:21 AM

Well done working on the self rescue. The SOT remount is much easier than the SIS you had in the vidios but the SOT can still be a bit tricky. How many of our local yak fishing community have ever done this. A buddy of mine with a few years of experience flipped his yak out in the middle of SD Bay. He had never dumped befor or tried a self rescue and wasn't sure quite what to do. He handed off his gear and I talked him through it. We should all practice. Every yak is different so if you have practiced with one boat you need to do it again if you get a new kayak. I've ran kayak tours on both the east and west coasts, trained and demonstrated self rescue, and seen plenty of people flip kayaks. Practice because the best surprise is no surprise. Mike

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.

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.

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09-10-2012, 02:30 PM	#3
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	#4
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	#5
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	#6
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, 08:21 AM	#1
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Well done working on the self rescue. The SOT remount is much easier than the SIS you had in the vidios but the SOT can still be a bit tricky. How many of our local yak fishing community have ever done this. A buddy of mine with a few years of experience flipped his yak out in the middle of SD Bay. He had never dumped befor or tried a self rescue and wasn't sure quite what to do. He handed off his gear and I talked him through it. We should all practice. Every yak is different so if you have practiced with one boat you need to do it again if you get a new kayak. I've ran kayak tours on both the east and west coasts, trained and demonstrated self rescue, and seen plenty of people flip kayaks. Practice because the best surprise is no surprise. Mike

09-10-2012, 11:57 AM	#2
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	#7
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.