Kayaking Rescue VideosIn the event that you overturn your kayak, the best advice I can offer is don't panic! Practicing these skills as part of training will keep you calm in a stressful situation. You will be prepared to apply these rescue techniques. As always, find a paddling class in your area. They usually cover kayaking rescue as part of the program. Just to introduce you to kayaking rescue, here are some very good clips that show how to use a paddle float and how to get back into a kayak. Whether yours is an open or enclosed enclosed cockpit, the techniques are the same. If you don't have a paddle float ...
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