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What is the best boat-over-boat technique of rescuing a capsized paddle craft?

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User David McHealy
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Answer:

The Boat-Over-Boat Technique should be performed when a capsized paddler is unable to re-enter their paddle craft without assistance. This open-water rescue technique requires a second kayak or canoe to be properly performed.

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: The capsized paddler helps position your paddle craft so that it’s perpendicular to their capsized paddle craft (when in proper position, the two paddle craft should form a ‘T’ shape).

Step 2: Grasp the end of the capsized paddle craft that’s near you, while the capsized paddler pushes down on the other end of it to raise it upwards.

Step 3: Pull the capsized paddle craft on top of your own paddle craft to allow it to drain (when in proper position, this should form a '+' shape).

Step 4: Once drained and righted, you should slide the drained paddle craft back into the water.

Step 5: Hold the two paddle craft side by side to assist the capsized paddler while they re-enter their paddle craft.

Hope this is what you're asking and this helps there is also other maneuvers you can use when capsized.

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