Nice. I also appreciate seeing a recovery done in water conditions that might actually case a recovery to be necessary! Usually they're in a pool or on flat calm water and I wonder how they fell out in the first place. Thank you.
Practicing in calm water is not to simulate falling over in calm water. It's to learn the various ways that work for you; to build muscle memory with repetition without the challenge of getting swamped by waves. The idea is to do it so often that when you do flip over you don't need to think about it, you just do it. After you've gotten really reliable about your self rescue, THEN you move to the challenge of rough water self and assisted rescues; lots of both.
I love the way the swell calmed just as you entered the kayak. Almost like the sea was saying, "Oh this guy is no mug, let's give him a break!" :-) Great technique, well demonstrated in real world conditions. Thank you.
to bad this is the only video of self rescue in some rough water I have seen even in videos I have bought. Thanks for real life video and your great skills.
First time I did this I couldn't get more than a couple of feet along the back deck. I am ashamed to say it took me about three goes until I twigged that my spraydeck was snagging on the stern and pulling me back off each time. Doh! 😊 Top tip always flick your spraydeck over the point of the stern BEFORE you begin.
It was before I started myself with kayaking that I saw this video, which impressed my massively. Now I publish my own sea kayak adventures on UA-cam. Nice to find this one again.
True. The tutorials in a pool or calm lake are better than nothing, but while watching I always wonder how practical they'd be in a choppy sea and whether you'd be able to manage it at all. Much better to see a real life demonstration!
Nice example for us beginners to see what it's really like in the environs other than a pool or placid lake. This demo also makes one think of how having "stuff" bungee or strapped to the top deck can pose a possible snag against clambering up the "ladder". Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing this. Was practicing self rescue yesterday in a fairly choppy sea and getting the crap kicked out of me. Did not try this method, looks so much more controlled. Looking forwards to testing this.
I practiced this on a calm river until I was exhausted (my sister too). My bungee cord plastic little thing over my latch was scraping our legs BAD. in life/death who cares, but made all out attempts painful. This girl needs more upper body strength to make it rest of way in the yak. Great job!
iviewthetube he has a paddle leash attached buddy, otherwise you would lose your paddle with this technique. You would have to secure it before you started the rescue of yourself into the boat.
@@v0mdragon Personally I prefer carrying a spare paddle on deck to using a paddle leash when ever I can. I have yet to loose a paddle, but I have broken a few.
Nice to see a real life open sea situation, And of course you had a foot operated pump to get rid of any water taken on board. Most plastic production boats have no bulkheads to minimize flooding, and no pumps. Vale William McCallum, 27, from Adelaide, who was lost at sea from his kayak, off Dover, Tasmania, Australia . August 2013, gifted artist, musician. Stay safe everyone.
Impressive!!! Great demonstration, given the fact that its done in a dynamic waters. :) I havent try this one yet, next on my list! Obviously, a secure line for a paddle is a good idea ...
HATS OFF YO YOU!! WOW! I struggled with this method of self rescue a lot when we were in a calm pool during our certification. THe fact that you can do this that quickly shows a lot of skill!
Nicely done. Good technique if you have the right boat (low aft deck, no rudder, nothing tied on aft deck), if you are strong enough (this eliminates all of the ladies of our paddling group), and the seas cooperate (in our 29 years of paddling, this would not have worked in any of the few instances we personally know of that caused a dump to occur). Good to add this to ones repertoire. Like all techniques, make sure you practice them in as close to real conditions as possible. Thanks again.
This video pisses me off. I can barely self rescue on a lake. I have a sea kayak, and it feels much more stable in waves so maybe that would help. Great job love seeing people do this so easy, it gives me hope.
It really "just" takes lots of practice. First on calm water to get your muscle memory going, and then graduate to rougher water. Use various ways to see which one or ones work for you. There's the text book way, your instructor's way (if you have one), your friend's way, and your way(s). Experiment with different ways in calm water. Then move on up! Practice sitting in your kayak with your legs out on both sides, then on one side, then switch to the other side (teaches balance and flexibility). Practice laying on the back deck (legs on both sides). As you're practicing a rescue, do the first position, then pause! Then to the next position, pause!, and so on. Gradually you'll teach your muscles to remember each piece. Then start putting it all together. Just like getting to Carnegie Hall - it takes practice practice practice!
Really impressive. I also noticed timing the waves and kinda using it to help climb onto the rear of the kayak. I’ll have to remember this when I practice,
Capsized on lake yesterday! Now I know what to do.but, cheap rec kayak, so will bring a bailing cup next time. The 300 yd swim pulling the kayak was draining.
I didn’t realize how much physicality it takes once you fall outside a kayak in deeper waters even with a life jacket. swimming back to shore pulling or pushing a kayak is quite the workout. couldn’t imagine doing it without a life jacket on.
wow! what a video! I'm going to be doing some ocean kayaking in extremely mild conditions. Nice to see this video- now to practice it in the lake before heading out!
They left out the important part that involves three months of stretching and flexibility to get your hips to open wide enough for that (recent mothers being the exception).
Ahora que estoy iniciándome en este mundillo del kayak con el Club Kayak Vigo, ole ole y ole a este artista que demuestra en situaciones reales como hay que volver a subirse al kayak en una situación real y fastidiada. A mi me queda aprender esto en aguas tranquilas jejeje
Isn't it amazing how much more stable the kayak seems once he actually gets IN the cockpit? I tried this today-it felt really wobbly when I was on TOP of the rear deck.
lol, if youre good enough to do that in those conditions, I doubt you would blow your roll! great video- In the next one could we see it done only using one arm? :)
Nice video. This deserves practice... I have become far to reliant on my roll. I found that out on January first in frigid water (on purpose) then again in a swim pool last night.
You need to be physically fit to use this. Balance and strength. If you're out in these conditions alone you should be brutally honest with a self evaluation of your own fitness. One of the only methods aside from a paddle float that is a single boat recovery. I've always heard this called the cowboy method. Glad to see a real life scenario of it.
@BigDsKayaking the easiest way to have the paddle secure is to have a little rope with a snap hook or something in your kayak where you can easily attach the paddle to the hook in these circumstances. Not sure if the guy used this though.
Most people can't lift the bow that high in the water on their own. Why empty the boat? The cockpit gets filled up over the next 5 waves that hit the boat! This rescue might be worth a try if you're paddling solo, but I doubt your average paddler would physically be able to perform it.
When I've done the "emptying" part, I do bob under a little, but my 'yak does flip easily with a wrist flick, and all but about 2" of water falls out, unlike a reenrty & roll, where the cockpit is almost 1/2 full of water.
I just purchased a couple of SOT kayaks and plan on taking friends out for a day paddling. To go with me though they will need to do 2 thing first, put on the pfd I provide them and get themselves back onto the yak 3 times successfully whilst in the water near the shore. If they can't or won't do these things, then I'm afraid they won't be coming with me :(
I'm a fan of re-enter and roll too. How does this guy lift a kayak (with some water in it) to arm's length overhead, unless maybe he can stand on the bottom? For sure you don't get much kicking power wearing mucklucks.
molto bravo. Io personalmente avrei incastrato la pagaia sotto una cima di prua, in primo luogo per non perderla ed in secondo per aumentare la stabilità.
I like it... I climb up from the back too as long as the boat doesn't have a rudder which will castrate you...or a bunch of gear tied on the back deck. Another good reason to not have a rudder or carry stuff on your rear (rescue platform) deck.
This man is doing well for sure. But what I wonder seeing such videos is why not get into the boat under water and then make a roll? Is not that an easier way?
Nice manuver to get back in the kayak. For some others ways to reboard and a lot of other great info, check out the video "practical kayaking", by dolphins eye productions. ( I am not a kayaker, but i am actually in a small part of the movie, discussing the dangers of hypothermia). It was a good video that all kayakers should watch.
@ripazhakgggdkp notice how he purposely used both arms to lift the bow clear of the water. This drained the cockpit water while the bow was stood up over his head, and then a quick flip as he set the kayak down right side up. I'd make sure during self rescue training that a person would practice this with items inside the bulkheads you'd expect to be carrying so you know your physical strength at lifting the bow overhead.
Great to see it done in real life sea conditions not a pool or calm lake. I notice that rather than letting the waves be a hinderance, it appears you're using them to your advantage - climbing forward in sync with the waves and using their momentum to lift you forward. (Looks that way to me anyway.) Great demonstration!
Finally a video with some waves but either the kayak is an XL kayak or the guy is really short. My legs would never enter as easy as that
Ayyyyeee that's the way I do it with waves too!! Let it bounce and slide up :D This man deserves a raise for a real video instead of a swimming pool.
Thank you, nice see it in 'real' conditions.
Nice. I also appreciate seeing a recovery done in water conditions that might actually case a recovery to be necessary! Usually they're in a pool or on flat calm water and I wonder how they fell out in the first place.
Thank you.
Practicing in calm water is not to simulate falling over in calm water. It's to learn the various ways that work for you; to build muscle memory with repetition without the challenge of getting swamped by waves. The idea is to do it so often that when you do flip over you don't need to think about it, you just do it. After you've gotten really reliable about your self rescue, THEN you move to the challenge of rough water self and assisted rescues; lots of both.
I love the way the swell calmed just as you entered the kayak. Almost like the sea was saying, "Oh this guy is no mug, let's give him a break!" :-)
Great technique, well demonstrated in real world conditions. Thank you.
Wow! The entire self-rescue took about 40 seconds! Crazy!
to bad this is the only video of self rescue in some rough water I have seen even in videos I have bought. Thanks for real life video and your great skills.
First time I did this I couldn't get more than a couple of feet along the back deck.
I am ashamed to say it took me about three goes until I twigged that my spraydeck was snagging on the stern and pulling me back off each time. Doh! 😊
Top tip always flick your spraydeck over the point of the stern BEFORE you begin.
It was before I started myself with kayaking that I saw this video, which impressed my massively. Now I publish my own sea kayak adventures on UA-cam. Nice to find this one again.
He makes that maneuver look easy. Impressive. It is much more difficult than he makes it look.
Outstanding and realistic demonstration! Thank you!
True. The tutorials in a pool or calm lake are better than nothing, but while watching I always wonder how practical they'd be in a choppy sea and whether you'd be able to manage it at all. Much better to see a real life demonstration!
Nice example for us beginners to see what it's really like in the environs other than a pool or placid lake. This demo also makes one think of how having "stuff" bungee or strapped to the top deck can pose a possible snag against clambering up the "ladder". Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing this. Was practicing self rescue yesterday in a fairly choppy sea and getting the crap kicked out of me. Did not try this method, looks so much more controlled. Looking forwards to testing this.
Nice to see an actual demo in real conditions
I practiced this on a calm river until I was exhausted (my sister too). My bungee cord plastic little thing over my latch was scraping our legs BAD. in life/death who cares, but made all out attempts painful. This girl needs more upper body strength to make it rest of way in the yak. Great job!
This is definitely one of the most impressive kayak re-entries on UA-cam.
Just one question:
Will a paddle usually stay put under the boat like that?
iviewthetube he has a paddle leash attached buddy, otherwise you would lose your paddle with this technique. You would have to secure it before you started the rescue of yourself into the boat.
Anytime you're in open water, you should have a paddle leash.
@@v0mdragon Personally I prefer carrying a spare paddle on deck to using a paddle leash when ever I can. I have yet to loose a paddle, but I have broken a few.
Paddle leashes are required for open sea kayaking, never on rivers.
indeed nice self rescue. just like everything the more you practice the better you will get so get out there and practice
Brilliantly executed!
I've only seen one other video of self rescue from the stern. I think it's the way to go as opposed to mid ship !
Nice to see a real life open sea situation, And of course you had a foot operated pump to get rid of any water taken on board. Most plastic production boats have no bulkheads to minimize flooding, and no pumps. Vale William McCallum, 27, from Adelaide, who was lost at sea from his kayak, off Dover, Tasmania, Australia . August 2013, gifted artist, musician. Stay safe everyone.
nice example in actual conditions we see.
Impressive!!! Great demonstration, given the fact that its done in a dynamic waters. :) I havent try this one yet, next on my list! Obviously, a secure line for a paddle is a good idea ...
I've wanted to see a self-rescue in less than ideal water. Well done.
HATS OFF YO YOU!! WOW! I struggled with this method of self rescue a lot when we were in a calm pool during our certification. THe fact that you can do this that quickly shows a lot of skill!
I agree with jmpurser, good to see it done in challenging conditions. Thanks.
Nice done - thank you. I do kayak -- however I am not good swimmer so your video shows me how to rescue my self ;) Thank you.
Nicely done. Good technique if you have the right boat (low aft deck, no rudder, nothing tied on aft deck), if you are strong enough (this eliminates all of the ladies of our paddling group), and the seas cooperate (in our 29 years of paddling, this would not have worked in any of the few instances we personally know of that caused a dump to occur). Good to add this to ones repertoire. Like all techniques, make sure you practice them in as close to real conditions as possible. Thanks again.
Not sure about you but In calm waters I was able to do what he did but from the front so the rudder was not in the way.
This video pisses me off. I can barely self rescue on a lake. I have a sea kayak, and it feels much more stable in waves so maybe that would help. Great job love seeing people do this so easy, it gives me hope.
It really "just" takes lots of practice. First on calm water to get your muscle memory going, and then graduate to rougher water. Use various ways to see which one or ones work for you. There's the text book way, your instructor's way (if you have one), your friend's way, and your way(s). Experiment with different ways in calm water. Then move on up! Practice sitting in your kayak with your legs out on both sides, then on one side, then switch to the other side (teaches balance and flexibility). Practice laying on the back deck (legs on both sides). As you're practicing a rescue, do the first position, then pause! Then to the next position, pause!, and so on. Gradually you'll teach your muscles to remember each piece. Then start putting it all together. Just like getting to Carnegie Hall - it takes practice practice practice!
At last a rentry under the conditions that you would probably encounter , great video well done, I wish more people would do the same thing
Really useful demo - it took less time to get into the kayak than inflating the paddle float in the Lomo 'demonstration'. Good stuff.
just what i was looking for. great post. impressive skills!!!!!!!
Really impressive. I also noticed timing the waves and kinda using it to help climb onto the rear of the kayak. I’ll have to remember this when I practice,
Capsized on lake yesterday! Now I know what to do.but, cheap rec kayak, so will bring a bailing cup next time. The 300 yd swim pulling the kayak was draining.
I didn’t realize how much physicality it takes once you fall outside a kayak in deeper waters even with a life jacket.
swimming back to shore pulling or pushing a kayak is quite the workout. couldn’t imagine doing it without a life jacket on.
I just got a sea kayak. Hopefully I will never need to sea rescue myself, but this video sure is helpful in case I do. Thanks!
wow! what a video! I'm going to be doing some ocean kayaking in extremely mild conditions. Nice to see this video- now to practice it in the lake before heading out!
They left out the important part that involves three months of stretching and flexibility to get your hips to open wide enough for that (recent mothers being the exception).
Ahora que estoy iniciándome en este mundillo del kayak con el Club Kayak Vigo, ole ole y ole a este artista que demuestra en situaciones reales como hay que volver a subirse al kayak en una situación real y fastidiada. A mi me queda aprender esto en aguas tranquilas jejeje
excellent technique! Thanks for posting. I was only aware of the standard paddle float technique.
But will this work in a swimming pool? ;)
That was good m8 very interesting to see how it works. 👍
Isn't it amazing how much more stable the kayak seems once he actually gets IN the cockpit? I tried this today-it felt really wobbly when I was on TOP of the rear deck.
I am getting sea sick watching it.
He makes it look easy ... Great technique
lol, if youre good enough to do that in those conditions, I doubt you would blow your roll!
great video- In the next one could we see it done only using one arm? :)
Wonderful video for beginners.
Nicely done and in real condition..
Superb, simply superb!
Thanks for the tips, I think I could actually do that. Time to practice !
but will it work in rough water? lol Great video.
:)
That is best way to get back in rough water.you will end up flipping over again if you try to get back from side.
@@tomzeng5610 re-enter and roll is better
Nice video.
This deserves practice... I have become far to reliant on my roll.
I found that out on January first in frigid water (on purpose) then again in a swim pool last night.
Very nice 👍 thx for demonstrating
That must be ethe\ier a very peaceful moment in the face of danger, or extremely tiring and scary with the waves just comming, and comming.
Awesome technique. I wouldn't have thought to flip it over from one end like that to avoid filling the boat with water.
Love it! Nice work!
Bloody amazing!!!
You need to be physically fit to use this. Balance and strength. If you're out in these conditions alone you should be brutally honest with a self evaluation of your own fitness. One of the only methods aside from a paddle float that is a single boat recovery. I've always heard this called the cowboy method. Glad to see a real life scenario of it.
Nicely done.
Outstanding and memorable, thank you.
@BigDsKayaking the easiest way to have the paddle secure is to have a little rope with a snap hook or something in your kayak where you can easily attach the paddle to the hook in these circumstances. Not sure if the guy used this though.
Good video friend 👍👍
THANK-YOU
Great skill very well executed.
Most people can't lift the bow that high in the water on their own. Why empty the boat? The cockpit gets filled up over the next 5 waves that hit the boat! This rescue might be worth a try if you're paddling solo, but I doubt your average paddler would physically be able to perform it.
I got scared watching this. I was thinking of taking kayak lessons 😭
Thank you ! Life saving clip
When I've done the "emptying" part, I do bob under a little, but my 'yak does flip easily with a wrist flick, and all but about 2" of water falls out, unlike a reenrty & roll, where the cockpit is almost 1/2 full of water.
perfect example Thank You
Best demo👍👍👍👍👍👍
I just purchased a couple of SOT kayaks and plan on taking friends out for a day paddling.
To go with me though they will need to do 2 thing first, put on the pfd I provide them and get themselves back onto the yak 3 times successfully whilst in the water near the shore.
If they can't or won't do these things, then I'm afraid they won't be coming with me :(
Nice job. Could be hard to stay calm in those type of conditions
bravo,
the keyhole cockpit help is thi case.
I never suceed empying my kayak like Leo. It stay stuck to the water...
I'm a fan of re-enter and roll too. How does this guy lift a kayak (with some water in it) to arm's length overhead, unless maybe he can stand on the bottom? For sure you don't get much kicking power wearing mucklucks.
molto bravo. Io personalmente avrei incastrato la pagaia sotto una cima di prua, in primo luogo per non perderla ed in secondo per aumentare la stabilità.
Well done!
Awesome, that was perfect
Not easy to see but there is a paddle leash that keeps the paddle attached to the boat. Can be seen at 0:45
I like it... I climb up from the back too as long as the boat doesn't have a rudder which will castrate you...or a bunch of gear tied on the back deck. Another good reason to not have a rudder or carry stuff on your rear (rescue platform) deck.
This man is doing well for sure. But what I wonder seeing such videos is why not get into the boat under water and then make a roll? Is not that an easier way?
Good video.
It is a technique you need to practice to make it as slick as this.
Good job!
Yes!!! that's the way I learned it but no one that I know in the US knows this method???
Nice move. It's probably easier doing that with the wave action than it would be in a pool.
Great self-rescue skills! Btw, is that an Aquarius Trek kayak? Looks a lot like it, if not, it's very similar...
Ddnt even know that as possible! thanks!!
Nice manuver to get back in the kayak. For some others ways to reboard and a lot of other great info, check out the video "practical kayaking", by dolphins eye productions. ( I am not a kayaker, but i am actually in a small part of the movie, discussing the dangers of hypothermia). It was a good video that all kayakers should watch.
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@ripazhakgggdkp notice how he purposely used both arms to lift the bow clear of the water. This drained the cockpit water while the bow was stood up over his head, and then a quick flip as he set the kayak down right side up. I'd make sure during self rescue training that a person would practice this with items inside the bulkheads you'd expect to be carrying so you know your physical strength at lifting the bow overhead.
Well done me thinks!
that was pretty cool
Cheers mate I will need to practice that one 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🏴🤪
sei brabissimo!
Brilliant
If you don't have a leash, run the paddle forward under the bow lines.
Good re-entry. Usually call that a "Cowboy" entry in the States. What are you securing your paddle to? Didn't see a tether on it....
He’s got a paddle leash fitted. Otherwise this method could not be done without securing the paddle to the boat first
The only thing i do not understand, is how was all the water drained from the inside of the kayak?
Wow...he made that look easy. I take it the paddle is on a leash.
nice job-real world type conditions
Is the paddle tied someway to the boat? Is the paddle placed under the boat in this way so it can be recovered once seated?
Looks like barrel rolls of fun...
Great to see it done in real life sea conditions not a pool or calm lake. I notice that rather than letting the waves be a hinderance, it appears you're using them to your advantage - climbing forward in sync with the waves and using their momentum to lift you forward. (Looks that way to me anyway.) Great demonstration!