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Canoe Self Rescue
Posted by: ricknriver on Dec-19-12 7:30 AM (EST)

With practice, flotation bags, a paddle float & my GP I'm able to self-rescue my low profile 32# WenVag KUL canoe. Just heavy Velcro my long GP w/float to a mid thwart after flipping it back up and bailing/pumping it, remount similar to a kayak, finish bailing/pumping. Takes longer than a yak though to set it up, so must be dressed for time in cold water and may not be able to do it with a heavy boat. Just thoughts. R

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wilderness tripping in a kayak? - hodtay - Dec-15-12 6:44 PM
- Well sure - pblanc - Dec-15-12 7:49 PM
  - Agree - booztalkin - Dec-16-12 12:43 AM
- different locations - Peter-CA - Dec-16-12 2:18 AM
  - We've done a few portages - randy_morgart - Dec-16-12 10:22 AM
- Sure, why not. - Glenn_MacGrady - Dec-16-12 10:59 AM
- Sure... - PJC - Dec-16-12 11:02 AM
  - Maine Coast does not require permits - kayamedic - Dec-16-12 11:17 AM
    - Wilderness feel - Glenn_MacGrady - Dec-16-12 12:16 PM
      - You can bring more stuff - rpg51 - Dec-18-12 10:21 PM
- Thanks, more thoughts - hodtay - Dec-18-12 11:51 PM
  - Depends on conditions - pblanc - Dec-19-12 6:48 AM
    - Safety is an issue that is true - - rpg51 - Dec-19-12 7:00 AM
  - Canoe Self Rescue - ricknriver - Dec-19-12 7:30 AM
- Clamp on portage yoke for kayaks - Yanoer - Dec-19-12 12:44 AM
- Kayak portage - Peter - Dec-19-12 11:16 AM
  - Kayak vs. Expedition Canoe - joewildlife - Dec-31-12 10:28 PM
    - more thoughts - hodtay - Jan-01-13 1:03 AM
      - Did a 15 mile day trip - tsunamichuck1 - Jan-03-13 10:26 AM