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Re: the "new " rescue

Posted By: haresfur
Date: Tuesday, 30 August 2005, at 11:22 p.m.

In Response To: the "new " rescue (Pamela)

I was told that the new heel-hook rescue was invented by a 70 year old british woman who found she was lacking the strength for other methods. Even if you have strength, it is great to conserve it. I've only tried in flat water but find it is fast and comfortable and you are unlikely to get stuff in your PFD pockets hung up on deck and less likely to push the backband out of position under you.

- Evan

: Woody,

: I used the new rescue recently, in serious clapotis and 50+ km winds. I
: didn't do a textbook version, but it got me back in the boat. IMHO, it's a
: good rescue technique for many women because it favours lower body
: strength.

: Pamela

Messages In This Thread

"Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm" *LINK*
Pamela -- Tuesday, 23 August 2005, at 10:36 a.m.

brainstorming
Randy Knauff -- Tuesday, 23 August 2005, at 1:10 p.m.

Re: brainstorming
Melissa -- Tuesday, 23 August 2005, at 1:34 p.m.

Re: brainstorming
Randy Knauff -- Tuesday, 23 August 2005, at 3:40 p.m.

Re: brainstorming
Melissa -- Tuesday, 23 August 2005, at 5:07 p.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Woody -- Tuesday, 23 August 2005, at 4:17 p.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
WillN -- Wednesday, 24 August 2005, at 7:35 p.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Robert N Pruden -- Wednesday, 24 August 2005, at 12:31 a.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Bert -- Wednesday, 24 August 2005, at 7:11 a.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Melissa -- Wednesday, 24 August 2005, at 9:54 a.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
WillN -- Wednesday, 24 August 2005, at 7:43 p.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Bert -- Wednesday, 24 August 2005, at 9:58 p.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Leif Erickson -- Friday, 26 August 2005, at 10:19 p.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Mick -- Saturday, 27 August 2005, at 3:30 a.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Leif Erickson -- Saturday, 27 August 2005, at 3:47 a.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Melissa -- Saturday, 27 August 2005, at 8:55 a.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Leif Erickson -- Saturday, 27 August 2005, at 10:56 a.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Woody -- Monday, 29 August 2005, at 5:27 p.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Leif Erickson -- Monday, 29 August 2005, at 6:01 p.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Melissa -- Monday, 29 August 2005, at 6:58 p.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Woody -- Monday, 29 August 2005, at 8:43 p.m.

the "new " rescue
Pamela -- Tuesday, 30 August 2005, at 11:15 a.m.

Re: the "new " rescue
Woody -- Tuesday, 30 August 2005, at 9:48 p.m.

Re: the "new " rescue
Woody -- Thursday, 22 September 2005, at 9:24 p.m.

Re: the "new " rescue
haresfur -- Tuesday, 30 August 2005, at 11:22 p.m.

Stirrup
Brianne Corbett -- Monday, 29 August 2005, at 10:10 p.m.

reenter and "scoop??"
Randy Knauff -- Sunday, 28 August 2005, at 2:02 p.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Pamela -- Saturday, 27 August 2005, at 10:41 p.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Leif Erickson -- Sunday, 28 August 2005, at 1:07 p.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Melissa -- Sunday, 28 August 2005, at 2:14 p.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Leif Erickson -- Sunday, 28 August 2005, at 8:06 p.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm"
Kathy -- Monday, 29 August 2005, at 9:54 p.m.

Re: "Cabin set ablaze to raise alarm" *Pic*
Leif Erickson -- Tuesday, 30 August 2005, at 9:55 a.m.

foot operated pump; hose around stirrup webbing
tiva -- Tuesday, 30 August 2005, at 10:08 p.m.

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