"The scoop works. One of my clubs hosted a survival skills session over the summer and I attended and our final exercise was an all-in. I had a simulated broken right arm and this was the method we used to get me back in the boat. The hardest parts…"
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The Scoop
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Watson Dec 8, 2010.
Seymour Narrows
Started Feb 10, 2009
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Faith replied to Phil Magistro's discussion The Scoop"Could you post a video of this? I think it would really be nice to see it performed."
Phil Magistro replied to Wade Higgins's discussion A strange request for a kayak"Wade,
A few years back, I did a trip with NOLS in Feathercraft folding boats. They are a bit tricky to assemble, but pack up about the size of a large expedition backpack and are really convenient. They are also very seaworthy...we did a 30 day…"
Phil Magistro replied to Phil Magistro's discussion The Scoop"No doubt. It's a pain in the rear to pump out a swamped cockpit. So I can see a place for the alphabet rescues in calm water, but if I could only learn one rescue, I think this would be it. But it was -really- easy to get Victim back in the…"
Geoff Jennings replied to Phil Magistro's discussion The Scoop"I agree. I think, or it's solo equivalent, the re-enter and roll, are easier and more likely to work in most real world, rough situations than many of the assisted rescues.
But I think it's important to have a full "bag of…"
Phil Magistro posted a discussionThe Scoop
So Apryle and I went to a fun seminar at Canoecopia presented by Kelly Blades. He pretty much tossed out the T Rescue as too much work and not ideal for extreme conditions.In its place, he suggested an alternative rescue technique...the scoop (or "hands of god"). Basically, Victim is in the water, holding onto the swamped kayak. Rescuer paddles up on the other side of the boat. Doesn't matter which way Rescuer is facing. Rescuer tilts the swamped boat towards Victim, flooding the cockpit.…See More
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Go Wild Expedition Launch at Gig Harbor, WA
May 2, 2009 all day
On Saturday, May 2, 2009 we will load our kayaks and push off from the shores of Gig Harbor, Washington. We’d like for you to come along!We are planning to meet at 9am to load our kayaks as the tide rises and launch promptly at 10am before high tide.Meet at the Gig Harbor Public Boat Launch at 9am!Boat rentals available at 20% off from Gig Harbor Rent-a-Boat.See More
Phil Magistro replied to Jackie M's discussion Buying a sea kayak"Jackie,
Like Taylor said, lots of options. You said you expect to get our 4-8 times each summer. More specifically, how do you plan to use the boat? Are you going to be doing short day tours, long day tours, overnights? I know that Superior gets…"
Phil Magistro posted a discussionSeymour Narrows
So, Apryle and I are planning this Inside Passage expedition. We're planning to stop in Campbell River, BC for a variety of reasons before heading north, which to some extent precludes the "standard" route across from Vancouver Island to Texada Island and then up through Yuculta and Dent Rapids.Instead, it looks like we'll probably have to chance things either at Seymour or Surge Narrows. Both look pretty intense (for fully loaded touring boats, anyhow). Any recommendations? Have any of you…See More
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Starfish
"Is there a reason there are some many in one small spot? We've got a ton of starfish in Ca, but they tend to distribute themselves..."
Phil Magistro commented on GuyThaLizard's videoSnow Kayak
"Well, they are speaking German and the sign at the beginning says Republic of Austria...
Pretty wild. Looks like you could get royally broken if you didn't know what you were doing!"
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- What kind of Paddling are you into?
- Sea Kayaking, River Running
- Favorite place to paddle?
- San Juan Islands
- Most memorable paddle?
- Crossing a canal in Chilean Patagonia with heavy swell and jumping dolphins
- How long have you been paddling?
- 6-10 years
Go Wild Inside Passage Expedition 2009
Apryle Craig and I will be embarking on a sea kayaking expedition along the British Columbia coast to examine and document the effects of salmon farming on the environment and coastal communities.
The “Go Wild” Expedition, named such in support of wild salmon, will follow the historical Inside Passage route, starting in Gig Harbor, Washington, continuing north along the British Columbia coast, and concluding in the glacial waters of Alaska. Their four-month-long journey will begin May 5, 2009 and cover over 1,280 miles using only human-power.
Visit http://www.ElevatedAttitude.com for more information!
The “Go Wild” Expedition, named such in support of wild salmon, will follow the historical Inside Passage route, starting in Gig Harbor, Washington, continuing north along the British Columbia coast, and concluding in the glacial waters of Alaska. Their four-month-long journey will begin May 5, 2009 and cover over 1,280 miles using only human-power.
Visit http://www.ElevatedAttitude.com for more information!
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