Kayaking: How to escape from a capsize

Fantastic underwater shots of us teaching the newbies how to get out of a capsized boat (solo)

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Sports

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• kayak
• capsize
• underwater
• shot
• amazing

[mdpracerfan]

the ting i have a far of is the thought of that this spreydeck is trapping me in this boat, and unless i manage to get this off then basicly ive had it lol

[rosierocksurworld]

i used to be total same! ALWAYS dreading that i was going to get stuck in the boat - but you need to work past that fear ;)

[mdpracerfan]

i nearly drowned trying to escape, i just panicted. felt like i was under for like ages. but im still alive n got my 1 star i will get there soon, any tips

[rosierocksurworld]

well good tips for nerves are:

practise in a pool - loads!!! then practise loads on free water till you get past that stage

loosen your spraydeck if you dont think it will come off

try lots off fin games like kayak polo and chariots - they will get you used to falling in without the fear! :P

there is no need to panic - just go over and roll forwards out of the cockpit ;) easy :P

i never took 1 star - went straight to 2 star lol

[rcmallory]

My advice is to practice removing the skirt on dry land, get the feel of it before you try it upside down in water

[mdpracerfan]

ty very much, i will do this. im goin again soon n i will practice leaning ofrward n playn games ty