Eskimo rescue
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An Eskimo rescue, bow rescue or T-rescue is a kayaking technique performed to recover a kayaker from a capsize without them having to leave their boat or perform a self-rescue such as a kayak roll. Th
An 1800s illustration of a rescue.
Spray deck
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A spraydeck is a flexible waterproof cover for a boat with a hole for the passengers' waist. Spraydecks are used to prevent water from entering the boat while allowing passengers to paddle or row.
Eskimo rescue
…hip-flick to right their kayak. If the kayaker runs out of breath before being rescued, they will instead need to exit their kayak by releasing their spray deck…
River canoes equipped with spraydecks for rough water
A kayaker with water washing harmlessly over his stern and the rear of his spraydeck.
Spraydeck on a kayak.
Kayaker coming up from a roll, water cascading off his spraydeck.