totally agreed the back deck would be the best position but many bods and cockpits don't allow it so it pretty much has to start with the foredeck

: Actually when doing a "Hand of God" rescue it is usually
: much easier to pull the person to the back deck rather than the
: front deck. At least from a kayak. See how well it works for a
: person in deep water.

: Chris, thanks for volunteering to be a limp, upside down kayaker
: but maybe we should first try it with someone that is a little
: lighter......like me ;-)

: Ron