Pinned Canoe Rescue

Canoeists and kayakers have many ways to rescue a pinned canoe.  This clip shows the recovery of a canoe pinned on the River Tyne.  After attaching a line it was clear that the boat couldn’t be simply pulled off the rock.  The rope was used to set up a simple Z-drag to allow the application of a mechanical advantage.  The set up is shown clearly- as is it’s effectiveness!

For more information on safety and rescue training, including the BCU Foundation Safety and Rescue course contact Kim.

For details of canoe and kayak training, WWSR, BCU courses and canoe coaching or kayak coaching contact Kim Bull.  Training courses run throughout the North East, Cumbria and the borders of Scotland.

Email – kim@kimbull.co.uk