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 many canoeists, canoeing is all about travelling and living outside. So have you ever wondered how to set up a bivi using your canoe and tarp and live and sleep in comfort? You can set this up quickly and easily and the end result is one of the best designs I’ve seen. With the back of the bivi to the wind, it can stand up to gales and driving rain. You have enough height to sit up and move about comfortably, and a great view out of the front.
Have a look at this quick guide on setting one up.
Many canoeists practice deep water and self rescues so they can recover after an accidental capsize. Many people also wonder if these work in ‘real’ conditions – can you do a solo recovery in rough water and wind? The answer is ‘yes’! This short clip was filmed in Force 5 (gusting force 6) winds on Kielder Water in Northumberland on an ‘Open Water Safety and Rescue’ training course.
For details of similar training for you contact Kim.
