The Contact Tow is an easy and fast way to move a paddler a short distance. In this episode, presented by Adventure Kayak magazine, Shawna Franklin and Leon Sommé of Body Boat Blade demonstrate the tow with and without a Contact Towline.
The kayak-to-kayak method—no ropes necessary—is the simplest way for the tower to push or pull a paddler to safety, positioning the kayaks side-by-side and making sure the boats are offset to allow for easy paddling.
Adding the Contact Towline allows the tower to ensure that the kayak being towed stays close by, and also helps prevent re-capsizing during the tow.
Watch it, then try it!
Stay tuned for more skills videos with Body Boat Blade International in this series, presented by Adventure Kayak, and watch more techniques on our YouTube channel.