re THROW BAGS
Darla look at it this way. I spent 25 years with a fire department. This sounds callous but at least consider it for a moment. Our rule went as follows:
1 Save yourself.
2 Save the victim.
3 Save the property.
DO NOT ADD YOURSELF TO THE VICTIM LIST
We stand on the shore if at all possible because there we can be effective. We can anchor ourselves in position, have another person or two helping anchor us. It's unbelievable just how hard it is to stop a person who is in a strong current and grabs you throw line. I f you aren't set you will be pulled right into the stream after your victim, making it now 2 people to rescue. In your kayak there is no way to hold yourself in position.
When you use a throw bag HOLD the rope end. Do not tie it to yourself or your boat. Try throwing it standing in your back yard. Practice for accuracy. You can also try sitting in the kayak and throwing it. You'll soon see why everyone is on the shore.
Ask when we are on the water. We can usually take a short break and try a few practices to help you out.
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Stan 
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