Based on the TCT pool session (warm calm water) a couple years ago, some participants managed to do a kayak side self-entry using a strong scissors kick to thrust out of the water while one hand was on the far side combing of the cockpit while keeping their head and body as low as possible after "landing" on the kayak. (To Ken's point, the ability to do this depends on boat dimensions and one's reach.) So I, too, don't see how deck cords would aid in this method of self re-entry, but I am happy to be shown otherwise. Deck perimeter cording, however, seems like a very good idea to be able to grab and hold onto the kayak while the boater is in the water.
Good discussion here about safety/self rescue.
Last edited by JPTolson; 04-16-2019 at 08:30 AM.
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