Heel Hook - Kayak Rescue

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11 жыл бұрын

Learn how to perform a heel hook assisted-rescue. The heel hook takes advantage of the strength in leg muscles to make for an easy re-entry into your kayak.
This is an excerpt from the Gordon Brown Sea Kayaking Volume 2 DVD. Order the full DVD here:
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@midwestkayaker4971 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting the great video on the Heel Hook rescue. Please keep the great videos coming!

@travelswithpaddles 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice demonstration, thanks. Heel hook is my goto rescue technique.

@ArielPA11 4 ай бұрын

Excelente. Muchas Gracias por el vídeo. Saludos desde Buenos Aires Argentina.

@siempreafavor730 5 жыл бұрын

Gran video bravo

@jonnyblaze5565 9 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Good video

@feiz01 10 жыл бұрын

Great vid, thanks :)

@MrGrifter2006 8 жыл бұрын

es excelente !!

@PaddleDogC5 Жыл бұрын

Great vids I have all the tapes of GB

@DOCWHOK9 Жыл бұрын

A great technique for closing distance by the rescuer, is to paddle-push the bows together, this will scissor the hulls together much faster than any side strokes.

@maartenbuijsman 10 жыл бұрын

i tried the heel hook today, and found it more stable when turning towards my rescuer. when you turn away you bring a little of yr weight outside the center, making it more unstable

@friluftsframjandethaninge5085 4 жыл бұрын

I like the tipping of the rescuers boat to make it easier to empty the rescued boat. The rescued needs to stay very low when climbing and turning, that would be good to say it in the instructions. Also, the rescued should spread her arms on both boats when halv way in the climb, in order to avoid falling between the boats. Turning towards the rescuer is also a better option, as the weight and arms of the rescued will spread better over the 2 boats, and the rescued and rescuer will have better eye contact. I also prefer the rescued, if not beginner, to be more active and to turn around her boat, under the time waiting for the rescuer to come. Am I right? Or would that put the rescued boat at risk to blow away?

@colinhess3686 2 жыл бұрын

nice eddylines

@datapro007 Жыл бұрын

There is no substitute for having a reliable roll.

@ikkeennietjij 6 жыл бұрын

In the first part; what is that vhf radio doing on the deck???

@SeaKayakwithGordonBrown 10 жыл бұрын

The title has been changed to reflect this is an assisted rescue.

@DannyParks 11 жыл бұрын

Great video. Our paddling group has been debating the direction of the turn in the cockpit. In a T-rescue we usually turn towards the rescuer in case you need their boat for stability. Why do you suggest turning away in this version?

@LookoutLance 7 жыл бұрын

I can see advantage in either way. Firstly with continuing the rotation it is a more fluid motion that flows naturally IF you have practiced and follow it through, However turning to face the other kayak has the advantage of more stability if the motion does stall for any reason. I would say they are both excellent and get the desired result when practiced .

@AaronBrand 2 жыл бұрын

What is the purpose of the shackle on the pfd strap? I notice that they both have one. His is a quick release.

@pauljohnson7770 Ай бұрын

It’s easier to get in between the kayaks

@chriscowally 3 жыл бұрын

okay so how do you do it without decklines

@stevengrindrod2002 2 жыл бұрын

Why would a kayak not have deck lines fitted?

@sprintershepherd4359 Жыл бұрын

@@stevengrindrod2002 many recreational kayaks dont have deck lines

@raeallyn7030 7 жыл бұрын

Its not entirely clear whether the second rescue of Janet in troubled waters was successful. The video abruptly ended just when we were about to find out...gulp...

@DocProfit 7 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Janet.

@PaddleDogC5 3 жыл бұрын

Buy the videos they are great.