Kayaking

After you capsize and wet-exit your kayak in deep water, you must figure out how to climb back in. When alone, getting back in becomes more difficult---this is when the paddle-float rescue works...

Learn what rescue rope to use for creeking and whitewater river sports in this free online video guide on kayaking and canoeing.

Learn tips on how to climb up a rescue rope if you become stranded while creeking in this free video clip.

Learn tips on how to throw a rope to a person to rescue them in a river in this free video clip on extreme kayaking called creeking.

Learn tips on how to climb up a rescue rope if you become stranded while creeking in this free video clip.

Learn how to use a paddle float to rescue yourself in this free sea kayaking video clip.

Learn how to use a cowboy rescue to get back in your boat in this free sea kayaking video clip.

Preparation for kayak scuba diving will often take place on the water. Learn how to prepare for kayak scuba diving with tips from a certified rescue diver in this free kayak diving video.

Before you go kayak scuba diving the kayak needs to be loaded so all the diving gear is easily accessible. Learn how to load a scuba kayak with tips from a certified rescue diver in this free...

Learn what rescue equipment you should take with you when whitewater kayaking in this free video clip.

Learn how to rescue someone's capsized boat when whitewater kayaking in this free video clip.

Learn how to rescue yourself if you tip over when whitewater kayaking in this free video clip.

Learn the rescue equipment needed for a whitewater kayaking trip in this free series of outdoor extreme sports videos from our kayak expert.

Learn how to choose the best kayak for river rescue and general water safety with expert tips in this free video clip.

Learn how to use a prussic loop in kayak river rescue situations with tips in this free video clip.

Learn about flip lines and how to use them in kayak river rescue situations with tips in this free video clip.

Learn how to pick and use a helmet for water safety and in case of a kayak river rescue with this free video clip.

Get tips and advice for choosing glasses that will be safe for water sports and river rescue in this free video clip.

Learn about why it's important to have a knife while river rafting or kayaking with expert tips in this free video clip.

Learn how to pick and use your personal flotation device, or PFD, to be safe on the water with this free video on river rescue preparation.

Learn the basic philosophies and priorities to keep in mind in the case of a kayak river rescue in this free video clip.

Learn how to prevent the need for a kayak river rescue by practicing safe water habits in this free video clip.

Learn how to use your river rescue life jacket and a flip line to help in a river rescue buddy belay.

Learn how to do a live bait rescue in this free video on water safety.

Learn how to belay a swimmer in a river rescue with this free video clip on water safety.

Learn how to do a buddy belay for river rescues in this free video clip.

Learn about the anatomy of a kayak river rescue jacket in this free video on water safety.

Learn about proper placement for a river rescue throw bag when attempting to throw with this free video clip about water safety.

Learn about different styles of throwing for river rescue throw bags in this free video clip on water safety.

Learn how to do a butterfly coil for a river rescue with tips from an expert in this free video clip.

Learn how to use a river rescue throw bag appropriately in this free video clip about water safety.

Knowing how to perform a T-rescue in a kayak allows you to upright your paddling partner’s boat after draining all the water from it. With this rescue technique no paddle floats or slings are...

Getting back into your boat after a capsize is a matter of upper body strength, agility and practice. Using various reentry assistant devices, such as a rescue sling or a paddle-float can make the...