How to Tow a Swimmer in Boat Related River Rescues by Expert Village

A tow line is something that as a kayaker and as a paddler, is particularly useful if you are dealing with capsized boats or something that you just emptied and then need to take over a long distance to get to shore and get into a secure spot where you... Read More »

How to Rescue a Capsized Boat in Whitewater Rapids by Expert Village

In any rescue you’ve got to remember the priorities, number one priority is yourself, number two, the other paddlers who are still okay, number three, the swimmer and last of all the boat and gear. If you’re down to, if you’ve got the... Read More »

Using a Tow Line in Boat Related River Rescues by Expert Village

A tow line is something that as a kayaker and as a paddler, is particularly useful if you are dealing with capsized boats or something that you just emptied and then need to take over a long distance to get to shore and get into a secure spot where you... Read More »

Water Launching a Sea Kayak by Expert Village

In this clip we're doing a water launch, where the boat's already in the water. This is an option too, because sometimes there's rocks, a rocky shoreline that won't allow us to slide off into the water. Especially when it's calm like this, it's kinder to... Read More »

How to Empty a Capsized Boat for a River Rescue by Expert Village

Now dealing with a capsized boat if it is upside down and full, it is a daunting task and can take a lot of energy. So if you are going to be towing it over a long distance or if you want to be just quick and easy to get someone back in if you are in the... Read More »