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Shake-out
A self-rescue technique
BY ANdREW WESTWOOd
PHOTOS BY PAUL VILLECOURT
¦ If you capsize you may need to use a
self-rescue technique called the shake-out.
Effective with solo or tandem canoes, the
shake-out is best performed by just one
paddler because coordinating the movement
with a partner is difficult. After the canoe
has capsized, turn the canoe over so that
it is in the upright position. Grip the canoe
at one end and push it forcefully downward
and forward. This sloshes the water out of
the canoe. After repeated thrusts the water
is progressively emptied from the boat. This
method of draining the canoe may not be
as effective as the Capistrano Flip; however,
it is somewhat easier to perform. Even if
the canoe is only partially emptied, it can
be re-entered and bailed, or simply paddled
to shore and emptied.
An alternative to doing the shake-out
from one end of the boat is to complete
a similar self-rescue from the side of the
canoe at mid-ship (see photo sequence).
Hold the gunwale near to the center thwart
and push down and away from yourself.
Thrust downward repeatedly until you’re
satisfied that you have shaken as much
water out of the canoe as possible. Once
again climb in and bail the remaining water,
or paddle to shore to finish the job there.
This is an excerpt from
The Heliconia Press’ new
release Canoeing – The
Essential Skills and Safety
(soft cover, 144pgs)
available for $14.95 US at
888.582.2001 or
www.helipress.com
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