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Moulton Avery
Registrace 19. 06. 2009
Keeping Your Cool In The Heat
Regardless of whether the water temperature is a tepid 82F or a very chilly 56F, if you're paddling on a hot sunny day, you can avoid overheating by using a simple but powerful technique to offload excess heat. This works whether you're wearing regular clothing or thermal protection like a wetsuit or drysuit. This video, shot during the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave,
explains how to stay comfortable by using evaporation to keep cool.
explains how to stay comfortable by using evaporation to keep cool.
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Swimming With Your Paddle
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If you capsize and you can't get back into your kayak and have to swim to shore, it's a lot easier and faster if you know how to swim with your paddle. And it's much easier and faster to lay back, relax your legs, and paddle with a reverse stroke as apposed to using a forward stroke or crawl. When swimming with your paddle, the disadvantage I see with the crawl stroke is that it's difficult to ...
Cold Shock and Swimming Failure
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This is a graphic 3-minute video that shows volunteers trying to swim a short distance in 45F (7C) water. Viewer discretion is advised. They experience cold shock, swimming failure, and incapacitation. In real life, one of them would have drowned within 20 feet. Another barely made it 20 yards before his arms gave out. When you watch this, remember that it was filmed in a controlled setting, Mu...
Hains Point Reflected Waves
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Paddling Hazards - Reflected Waves Video By Moulton Avery One of the underappreciated hazards in paddling is wave reflection - a frequent cause of capsizes. Reflected waves are most frequently encountered on the beam (coming from the side), a direction that less experienced paddlers find more difficult to handle. However, they can also create very confused conditions like those shown in this vi...
Hains Point Reflected Waves 1
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This video, shot from Hains Point on the Potomac River in Washington, DC, is a good example reflected waves creating rough conditions. Because of the high bulkheading along the shoreline, it's very difficult or impossible for a swimmer to get out of the water. It can be an intimidating location to paddle, particularly when the wind is from the west or south. When the tide is ebbing and the wind...
Greenland Forward Stroke with John Peterson
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A short, 2 minute video. This is John Peterson demonstrating the stroke at the 2015 Delmarva Paddlers Retreat on Rehoboth Bay, Delaware. John is a native Greenlander who learned to kayak and hunt from his uncle, an accomplished Inuit Hunter. This excerpt is taken from a 1h 41m long paddling workshop class that John led. You can watch it here: vimeo.com/153172666. There's also a very well-writte...
Cold Shock and Swimming Failure v2
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This is a graphic 3-minute video that shows volunteers trying to swim a short distance in 45F (7C) water. Viewer discretion is advised. They experience cold shock, swimming failure, and incapacitation. In real life, one of them would have drowned within 20 feet. Another barely made it 20 yards before his arms gave out. When you watch this, remember that it was filmed in a controlled setting, Mu...
Swim Testing Gear 45 sec loop
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Participants at a cold water safety workshop swim-test their gear in 40F water. Swim-Testing is one of the 5 Golden Rules developed by the National Center for Cold Water Safety. For more information, please visit www.coldwatersafety.org
Mayhem In The Capitol
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This video shows one of the horrific scenes inside the United States Capitol Building as domestic terrorists, emboldened by Trump and fired up by conspiracy-theory-pushing goons like Giuliani, tried to break down a security door. Several outnumbered Capitol Police stood their ground, trying to prevent the mob from reaching Senators and Congressmen. This wasn't an outer door. It was deep inside ...
Flying Kayaks
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Transporting your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard can be stable and secure - or an nasty accident waiting to happen. This video highlights the danger of improperly tying your craft on your vehicle and having it fly off while you're driving. Watch the video, see some kayaks fly off cars, and get important tips about how to keep yours from becoming a lethal airborne missile. You really don't want th...
Best Landslide Compilation
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Volume 1: An International compilation of cool landslides. Hear them roar, feel their thunder. Watch massive boulders the size of houses crash down mountainsides. See a car pushed off a cliff in China fall hundreds of feet into a gorge. See a terrified couple narrowly escape death on an American Lake when a landslide of clear-cut tree debris comes roaring down the mountain, chasing their motorb...
Flying Kayaks
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Transporting your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard can be stable and secure - or an accident waiting to happen. This video highlights the danger of improperly tying your craft on your vehicle and having it fly off while you're driving. You really don't want that to happen.
Paddling to Haystack on a Very Calm Day
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On the Oregon Coast, there are two massive rock sea stacks named Haystack Rock. This one is located at Cape Kiwanda, and is about 1/2 mile off the beach at Pacific City. It's 340 feet tall, and it takes about 10 minutes to paddle out to it in a sea kayak doing 3 mph.
US Coast Guard Rescues Two Kayak Fishermen Near Haystack Rock, Pacific City, Oregon 5-16-20
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National Center for Cold Water Safety video of a US Coast Guard helo rescue of two kayak fishermen in the vicinity of Haystack Rock, Pacific City, Oregon. See the entire report here: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSlC1yCs-nUUp9I1Ty32D6ErSvi1fDwAhaaUEajO8VCxsD7mseOjvsVdbYTrLuACDTBknFXbtduPQ7L/pub
USCG Helicopter Rescues Kayakers From Anacapa Island, CA
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USCG Helicopter Rescues Kayakers From Anacapa Island, CA
The Uncalculated Risk (1977). Historic film about whitewater safety.
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The Uncalculated Risk (1977). Historic film about whitewater safety.
Wahclella Falls Columbia River Gorge, Oregon 1 3 2020
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Wahclella Falls Columbia River Gorge, Oregon 1 3 2020
Clacamas River - McIver to Barton 3-11-18
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Clacamas River - McIver to Barton 3-11-18
Interesting technique, can't say Ive ever been in the situation where I needed to do that but Ill definitely practice it next time I'm out.
Great tip, thanks 👏👏👏
A recent wet exit after broaching by a friend got me thinking on this again. I never considered backstroke as an option, so thankyou for the video. Its "advised" around "here" that no paddle leash be used in surfing conditions, but its clearly easier to retrieve ones kayak if the paddle is not lost.
OMG - I hope videos & age appropriate presentations like this are shown in every school - at all grade levels!! All adults & especially parents should learn about the dangers of any water emergency! But, what can you do in this situation? It seems like it’s never likely you’ll survive; a sad reality!
Unless you're with someone who can help you, you're lost.
Securing both ends of the kayak so that it can't twist in the racks is the logical answer to this problem.
lol
This just happened to me. Today my expensive rhino rack roof rack with Thule kayak j bars slid off my car. Fortunately, no serious injuries, however it gave me a heart attack. And it was very inconvenient as it happened near midnight. And we were already so tired from kayaking. I really don't know what to do. I thought I installed it perfectly.
did you do the wiggle test in which you move the kayak once everything is tied down. If kayak moves, it's too lose. If car moves, then its good. Also, did you have 2 bow and 2 stern lines?
Hi Moulton and Angie, I'm taking the OOPS TO training and using Merwin Lake to "plan" a sample trip. Thanks for your lovely video. Janell
Hi Janell - ring me up and I'll be happy to share all my Merwin beta with you - maps, distances, whatever. BTW - if you and Mark get back in town before the water level in the Lewis River drops, it's a sweet paddle from Merwin Dam to the golf course. I'm interested in doing it solo in my canoe...
Hello guys. How do you fix the lines on the car? I dont have an utillity vehicule, there are no special places for anchoring lines.. I have an add-on top of the car transversal bars.thank you for explanations.
they sell the loops for bow and stern lines. Use those if your car doesn't have tow hooks to tie them down. I put mine inside my hood of the car on both left and right side. And I do the same with 2 in the trunk. -Quick Hood Loops Trunk Anchor
Great video. I tend to check my tie-downs multiple times before leaving and I am not a stranger of pulling over one time about 15 minutes into the trip, to just get my hands on those straps one more time for peace of mind. Bow and stern ties save lives! I know others like to keep the speed down low, but with the correct straps and equipment, done right, I have done 80mph steady for around 90 minutes on my way to the launch... and I've (thankfully) never had an issue. The kayak stays put. Straps don't buzz. Seems okay. I hope this video makes people more aware and strive for safer practices and better equipment when strapping down their paddle crafts. Thanks for sharing.
Ever consider learning to roll?
I roll multiple times every time I paddle. I also believe in having more than one trick in my bag. Also, lots of paddlers don't roll. But your snide, trolling comment makes me curious. Have you ever considered learning a new trick or are you one of those tiresome, hubris-filled paddlers who thinks his roll will never fail?
I just realised i had this exact response when jumping from a boat at Malta thinking the water was a lot warmer than it was.. Basically couldnt control my breathing and it was without any doubt the hardest swim i ever had, trying to get to the ladder on the other side of the boat.. Extremly interesting video..
Looks like you swim a lot faster with the Greenland paddle! ;)
That's interesting! I do swim forward with my paddle but never considered doing it backward. Thanks for the tip.
the hat tip at the end was also great1
I met John at a event and asked him about the concept of low arm technique that is emphasized by greenland "experts". He said the only reason they kept the hands low was to not scare the prey. Makes sense to me.
That makes sense!
I started out using this method, but have found it way more efficient pointing my feet the way I want to go and then using forward strokes. Less tiring pulling rather than pushing.
Whatever is most efficient and comfortable for you.
You can't overcome physics. Thermodynamic equilibrium means it's your temperature vs the lake or ocean at 7°C - no contest. I don't think most people realize how quickly coordination is lost in cold water.
I agree. They also make the mistake of equating cold air with cold water. Water feels much colder. For example, 45F air certainly feels cold, but 45F water feels like it's burning your skin. Also, it's critical to protect your hands. Even with a good drysuit and clothing underneath, you can lose the use of your hands in minutes in very cold water. Neoprene gloves are the gold standard for protection. docs.google.com/document/d/12-pr4IRI5UAaNMpgMNZ3ecmBe240iAQ3zl6WgyfkAyg/edit?usp=sharing
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Probably needs a warning that this is a dangerous technique unless you are in tropical waters or wearing a dry suit or a a full coverage wet suit. The standard recommendation is don't swim in cold water because it greatly contributes to hypothermia. In 10C (50 F) water few people without insulating garments can swim 100m before becoming incapacitated.
I'm the Founder and Director of the National Center for Cold Water Safety and I made and approved this video. Watch some of the videos in our library at www.coldwatersafety.org.
I've learned to drive like it's blizzarding and the roads are icey. No more than 65 on freeways, no sudden movements.
Nicely done!! Hopefully folks will watch and learn!
Thank you for making this film available.
Will this work if you don't wear a dry suit?
Of course. always wear a PFD, though, regardless.
Great introduction to a highly valuable technique that may save lives Moulton. I'm sure many novice paddlers are unaware how important holding onto your paddle after a capsize is.
Thanks, Dave. It's getting a lot of traction, and lots of people are hearing about it for the first time. Angie shot the video and I did a little editing. Short and sweet, and so far, well-received.
good vid, thank you. also slightly jealous of the dry suit !
Wetsuits work fine as long as they're equal to the water temp. See out gear section here: www.coldwatersafety.org/gear-guide
Well done Moulton. I think I'll practice this a bit this afternoon in the pool next to the paddle building shop. Greenland paddle for me of course. Subscribed!
Thanks Joe. You can see that I check the comments on my CZcams videos often. Ported most of the videos over to vimeo to avoid the ads.
easier with or without feather..have the option if you have an adjustable paddle? Ant difference with a wing paddle?
If you paddle feathered, presumably you know how to do a reverse stroke with a feathered blade. I personally prefer unfeathered blades for sea kayaking. They offer no resistance to wind coming from the side - a common cause of capsizes.
what about your kayak ?
If you're swimming with your paddle, it's because your kayak is gone or you were unable to reenter it.
Would you leave your kayak behind ? I doubt it. I keep a line attached at all times. I'd simply tie the line around my waist and paddle back.
i can buy a new kayak
@@dand7772 If you're swimming with your paddle, it's because your kayak sank, blew away, or you were unable to do a rescue. Swimming in rough water and windy conditions with a waterlogged kayak is problematic. If you're kayak can be towed, by all means do so.
@@woofna1948 That is all that I was suggesting, that it would be nice to see this video address that situation.
So if you go into cold water relaxed it won't happen?.. That guy who swims in artic water...
No, relaxing mentally makes no difference. But you can certainly condition your body to cold water by gradually spending some time in it. Say 5 or ten minutes at a time and do it several times a week for a couple of weeks. It can reduce or eliminate the cold shock response, but it has no effect on incapacitation. The only thing that delays incapacitation is body fat - the more body fat you have, the longer you can survive in cold water.
@@woofna1948 Adding to this, if you spent enough time in cold water or just being cold in general, the body will start producing brown fat which is vastly better at keeping you warn than just regular fat.
Relaxation has nothing to do with it. It's an involuntary response and you have no control over it. However, you can acclimate to cold water and reduce or eliminate the cold shock response. Also, cold water swimmers develop additional subcutaneous fat that delays incapacitation and hypothermia. Check this organization out: internationaliceswimming.com/
i have spent many years on this lake . wierd how your always the only ones there
those crunched up bikes was saddening lol
this almost happened to me today. It's ass shifted on me so I turned around and went home. No kayaking today. I'm starting to learn about what I did wrong here lol.
what was wrong, im curious because, even though this has not happened to me, learning about other peoples experience may help me avoid any mistakes. I always have 2 straps on each rack (total 4), which is excessive. And I have 2 bow and 2 stern lines in case my roof rack fails. And even then, I get very nervous. But I love the outdoors and don't have a nice truck lol. Never had an issue. I always do the test where you move the kayak once everything is tied down. If the car moves, you're good. If the kayak moves, need to retie or tighten something. My kayak weighs 85-90lbs. Native Slayer 12.5
Why did you have to put it in slow motion? One clip of it is fine
Because I'm not that good at editing videos and I tend to repeat myself. Getting better at it thanks to feedback like yours. Thanks for your input.
Aw, you didn't add this one hitting a Tesla in the Columbian river gorge czcams.com/video/_AJKhckQRpI/video.html another view czcams.com/video/LUaaG9xcpns/video.html
One of my biggest fears, one thing i learned for sure is dont go cheap when it comes to equipment
If you buy cheap you often buy twice - or even pay for tragic consequences...
Distance between crossbars is very important, the longer the better, especially for a long kayak. Also, the speed of the car is important...I tend to be a conservative "fuddy-duddy" driver, keeping the speed down. How windy the day is also is a big factor, especially winds from the side.
Thanks for posting this Moulton. I just got my first wooden paddle - Aleut style - so I am eager to learn how to use it correctly.
Thanks Moulton for this, and all the work you do. And thanks for the webinar a couple of nights ago!
Your very welcome, Stewart!
Great video to share with us Moulton. Several new ideas there for me.
Thanks, Phil. I thought a video might be more effective than a written cautionary article. You know, " Holy Crap! Did you see that?" I think folks are reading less and watching more these days so I've been trying to get up to speed on video editing. Long learning curve, and like everything else, the pros make it look easy - but it's not. Fortunately, my wife Angie is a great editor and she keeps me on track.
A very good video - Thanks