Inclusive Skill (Kayak)：Eskimo Rescue (Non-Hip-Flick Ver.| Fong's Version) (English Subtitle)

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【Eskimo Rescue (Fong's Version) is the Non-Hip-Snap kayak rescue technique, that enables people with lower limb disabilities to roll a capsized kayak in Eskimo Rescue (T Rescue/ Bow Rescue/ Paddle)| 愛斯基摩拯救 (方氏版)】
This is the 2nd video of the Fong's series, for sharing my teaching experience in an innovative skill (Eskimo Rescue - Fong's Version) with coaches, who are interested in teaching kayaking to the people with disabilities.
Traditional Eskimo Rescue is an effective rescue method (fast, easy, effort-saving)¸ that requires to rotate a capsized kayak with lower extremities (i.e. rolling knee/ hip snap). However, for people with lower extremity disabilities, without any attaching devices (e.g. thigh strap/belt), it was technically impossible in existing Eskimo Rescue.
Eskimo Rescue (Fong's Version) is a Non-Hip-Snap version of Eskimo Rescue, an innovative kayak skill, using hands as feet to right a kayak (probably a breakthrough in the kayaking skills). Eskimo Rescue (Fong's Version) was developed in 2001 by Coach Alex W.K. FONG (Level 3 coach from Hong Kong Canoe Union, coach no. KL3-023)(recently reshot). The Feature of this non-hip-flick skill is that without any help from attaching devices, the upper extremity movement replaces hip flick (rolling knee) as a source of rotational force to right the kayak during Eskimo Rescue. Hopefully, this technical breakthrough may further expand an inclusive environment to people with physical disability in kayaking.
**This skill is applicable in HK sea condition. For your own safety, it is recommended being trained by a qualified instructor/ coach to get the best training effect & to reduce the risk of injuries.
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【Special Thanks】
Francis, RW, Serena, Lawrence & Eddy for their assistance with the video shooting.
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[@philipoakley5498]

excellent. Another demo technique is to use a body board (1mx0.5m) as a large float to help show the balance positions as the student leans over, and the advantage of a low head and forward bend, and then how to hold the gunwale for their personal situation.
The board also helps avoid the worry that the bow of the rescue kayak is too small or in the wrong place, building up confidence before getting to the 'wet head' situation.

[@hkalexfong]

Thanks for your input

[@hkalexfong]

愛斯基摩拯救 (方氏版) (Eskimo Rescue (Fong's Version)) 有別於傳統 Hip-Flick 類的技術。它是一個新類別 (Non-Hip-Flick 類) 之內的其中一個新技術(*註)。讓下肢殘疾人士都能夠做到，與傳統 Hip-Flick 類一樣高效能的拯救效果。
社會上，常見到「無障礙XX」。傳統的技術障礙，如今已打開了出口。那麼…..您(殘疾人士)心裡的障礙可否，都比它鬆一鬆。香港，多區都有獨木舟會和康文署水上活動中心，歡迎一齊來學習獨木舟運動。
*註) Non-Hip-Flick 類有2個技術： Eskimo Rescue (Fong's Version) 和 Fong's Roll。