this video reminded me of how dumb I've been in the past. I was caught paddling solo in conditions worst than this up the sunshine coast in B.C. a few months back. If I'd bailed out I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have been able to get back in. Step cliffs around a headwater meant that I probably couldn't have made it onto shore. Hopefully next time I'll be smart enough to camp out until it flattens out.
Don't know why so many people are hitting the dislike button. This is one of the few non staged, videos out there of an assisted sea kayak rescue under real life conditions...anyone can do it in a swimming pool.
Superb stuff. Having had to do this in similar conditions after being caught out, I'm impressed that you went out specifically to film it. Like your other stuff too.
@guillemot12 Yes, I have had that experience also--even getting tangled in the leash myself during reentry. I like to put a spare paddle under my stern bungees, just in case... Great video, very helpful! This is just a wonderful place to paddle, too!!!!!!
this video reminded me of how dumb I've been in the past. I was caught paddling solo in conditions worst than this up the sunshine coast in B.C. a few months back. If I'd bailed out I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have been able to get back in. Step cliffs around a headwater meant that I probably couldn't have made it onto shore. Hopefully next time I'll be smart enough to camp out until it flattens out.
snowleopardNW 2 months ago
Don't know why so many people are hitting the dislike button. This is one of the few non staged, videos out there of an assisted sea kayak rescue under real life conditions...anyone can do it in a swimming pool.
rubymickey 4 months ago
Really cool! Pumping out that water must have been challenging with that rough surf.
jamesnwald 6 months ago
Great video and top music.Love the dig!
stendec73 7 months ago
respect..educational video..
dutchcoastalkajakker 1 year ago
everyone should have this sort of training
fredrwahler 2 years ago
you know you've got the rescue solid when you can do it in conditons like these...
rsuthe00 2 years ago
Looks like Lake Michigan on a stormy day. Good show guys!
sjo1122 2 years ago
That's the way to practice! Those are the conditions where accidents happen.
thomasbkm 3 years ago
Excellent example of a rough water capsize recovery. Shows what can be done. Good Job!
Uberhoust 3 years ago
oh man.. the size of the waves are crazy.. its like a monster if u compare with the waves from my country.. it's scary.. haha.
whyorange 3 years ago
Superb stuff. Having had to do this in similar conditions after being caught out, I'm impressed that you went out specifically to film it. Like your other stuff too.
whiskyinthejar 3 years ago
Try to figure that out by youre self. It is very hard. I dont do videos, fear that some one will get them selfs killed.
hillbilly1339 3 years ago
Very Impressive, ye could do with a paddle leash lads, less risk of losing paddle while rescue.
brianmacmahuna 3 years ago
both parties had paddle leashes. One leash got fairly tangled during the rescue.
guillemot12 3 years ago
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Wavewolfaroha 2 weeks ago
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@guillemot12 Yes, I have had that experience also--even getting tangled in the leash myself during reentry. I like to put a spare paddle under my stern bungees, just in case... Great video, very helpful! This is just a wonderful place to paddle, too!!!!!!
Wavewolfaroha 2 weeks ago
ahggrrr, High adventure on the high seas. What a blast!
budhasac 3 years ago
GREAT STUFF POST MORE PLEASE
H202 4 years ago
was this in australia?
MuttinHead 4 years ago
wow those guys and girls have lots of guts doing this , i kneel down upon yr excellents
criscjk 4 years ago
Practice, Practice , practice
Suburude 4 years ago