Practice Self Rescue, Practice Buddy Rescue

Yup. Similar situation.  I think this guy will be ok but I'm definitely acclimating folks first. This is the third time I've taken first timers out of here. Other times were flat calm. But this guy is an avid outdoorsman and I was less concerned.  Seasickness or hangovers don't give a rats patootie about how "tough" a person is.

Other than sea sickness he did great. Especially in big water in a PA. I bet it rocks and rolls more due to its size.

Like I said. Lesson learned.  I plan to get him back out ASAP in much better conditions.

Just seeing this, pretty scary situation.  That guy Rudy took out for the first time two years ago was me, I've learned a lot of lessons since then.  The PA was a friend's and felt like a battleship to me.  I've since gotten a Slayer Propel 13 and have overcome the seasickness and have even put a few fish in the boat.  My only regret is that I seldom get the time to get out and further my experiences in the salt.  Thanks again for all the mentoring over the years Rudy and fellow NWKA folk...that first trip was entirely on me!