2020 sea kayaking skills - scramble self rescue

Self-rescue skills are important for all sea kayakers, especially if you can't rely on assistance.
This video breaks down the key elements of the scramble self-rescue - including full demos, balance exercises and problem-solving tips.
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[@TheMushmul]

I find your calm voice very fitting for an instructional video. Helps remove anxiety and worries. Keep it up 😊

[@ukpipeline]

Really helpful film. Thanks for taking the time to post.

[@professorbill1]

Very informative video. This gives me something to practice. Thanks

[@ptrckmuir]

Fantastic 👍

[@costasmakris8398]

Great thanks

[@seaduce737]

Great video. Keep the spare paddle off the back deck to make those re-entries much easier 👍

[@DAllan-lz3lg]

2:00 ... made that look very easy !

[@davehansford4888]

One day, somebody will film one of these self-rescue videos in the actual sea conditions that are going to make you tip out in the first place. This drill is an order of magnitude harder when the waves and wind are tossing you round like a rag doll and the boat keeps refilling with water. I've found out the hard way that it's best to practice it in those conditions, before you have to do it for real.

[@adventuresportresources]

Hi Dave, you’re right that representative practice in the chosen environments you paddle in is vital to being able to do it when it really matters. However the point of these videos is not to show when it happens but to allow people to develop the appropriate fundamental technical skills which will allow them to apply it in increasingly more challenging conditions. We would always promote progressive practice in a safe and structured way.

[@markthomasson5077]

Can you / would you do this with a small cockpit

[@helderlana2172]

what bag it is in front of him?

[@alexdecampos9889]

who makes the yellow boat?

[@adventuresportresources]

Hi Alex, It’s a North Shore Atlantic.

[@espero7757]

When rescue is needed do not complicate this by social distancing. Keep an eye on what you get or what to loose. C-19 can be treated. A lost life not. It’s simple as that. Keep kayaking on and let the dark hats run out of business. Cheers 🛶

[@adventuresportresources]

It's true that sea kayak safety must not be compromised by social distancing - it's a relative risk set against the immediate demands of a swimmer rescue. Self-rescue skills are useful for all sea kayakers, not only in rescue situations. We recommend practising these skills alongside balancing, bracing, rolling and good decision-making.

[@np8443]

the point I've taken from this video series is that people may be paddling solo more often than before due to social distancing, and that solo rescue is more likely to be relied upon. Thanks for the vid, kayak essentials. Well put together, straight to the point, and clear.

[@flatheadfletch]

Just practice re entree.

[@xabixnaq]

This is not a practical re-entry technique for typical open ocean conditions.

[@adventuresportresources]

Do you have a preferred self rescue technique Sidney? We would love to hear about it. This is a only one of several options available to sea kayakers.

[@adventuresportresources]

Thanks for contributing - there are numerous self-rescue options, with different advantages. This scramble self-rescue is one option - check out our re-entry roll video for a useful alternative in dynamic water.