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Rescue case study: the boatercross
Peter O'Sullivan:
In terms of rescue, race days are always different so the boaterX mightn't be the best case study. But my 2 cent for what its worth.
The level was low so more boats that usual were pinned on rocks and pinned more than they ordinarily would be. I thought the pinned boats were all rescued promptly, no issues there.
All the club boats had two airbags which was great.
Many experienced paddlers swam that shouldn't have had( you all know who you are ) adding to the rescue workload. I'm still at a loss as to why some people swam when they should be able to run Jacksons blind-folded by now, perhaps being out of practice is the reason.
There were a few moments when 3rd and 4th years were spectating and waiting for others to rescue not realising they were best positioned to help. Less chatting in a circle better(far far faster/decisive) awareness needed.
Last thoughts on rescue. Why on earth was everyone bumping down the right over the rocks? It was much easier to run right of centre, centre or left of centre but it was silly sending people hard right. Could have been far less swims if people picked better lines.
Don't worry for next year I will still have plenty more unique tactics to help me!
Tiny Tim:
--- Quote from: Peter O'Sullivan on April 07, 2013, 23:47:04 ---In terms of rescue, race days are always different so the boaterX mightn't be the best case study. But my 2 cent for what its worth.
The level was low so more boats that usual were pinned on rocks and pinned more than they ordinarily would be. I thought the pinned boats were all rescued promptly, no issues there.
All the club boats had two airbags which was great.
Many experienced paddlers swam that shouldn't have had( you all know who you are ) adding to the rescue workload. I'm still at a loss as to why some people swam when they should be able to run Jacksons blind-folded by now, perhaps being out of practice is the reason.
There were a few moments when 3rd and 4th years were spectating and waiting for others to rescue not realising they were best positioned to help. Less chatting in a circle better(far far faster/decisive) awareness needed.
Last thoughts on rescue. Why on earth was everyone bumping down the right over the rocks? It was much easier to run right of centre, centre or left of centre but it was silly sending people hard right. Could have been far less swims if people picked better lines.
Don't worry for next year I will still have plenty more unique tactics to help me!
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Dont beat around the bush there pete tell people what you really think... ;)
Peter O'Sullivan:
--- Quote from: Tiny Tim on April 08, 2013, 14:57:12 ---
--- Quote from: Peter O'Sullivan on April 07, 2013, 23:47:04 ---In ...
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Dont beat around the bush there pete tell people what you really think... ;)
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You'll have to do better than that.
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