Conventional X Rescue

Instructional video of a conventional X rescue in sea kayaks off the coast of Anglesey

[@ikkeennietjij]

In my opinion you have to let the victim in the water turn his kayak upright! Otherwise the rescuer is very vulnerable when he or she has to reach far down to grab the bow of the victim's boat, especially in choppy conditions!

[@trollslandan]

The kayaks make a V shape, hence I'd call it a "V-rescue".

[@ikkeennietjij]

Also, stabilyzing the victim's boat, when he or she is climbing onto it, without using your paddle is not good. Many times this will result in difficult situations, if not failure...