The nimble sea kayak, although enjoyable and exhilarating, is inherently unstable - it's just a matter of time before you find yourself in the water, and the ability to right and re-enter the kayak quickly can mean the difference between a quick dunk and disaster. "Sea Kayak Rescue" is full of expert advice on a full range of techniques, from the basic Self-Paddlefloat Rescue to the more advanced Eskimo Roll. It also provides information on safety equipment, solo re-entries, assisted re-entry techniques, towing methods, as well as tales of real-life rescues and simple exercises for building both skills and confidence.

Reviews

"From braces to bow rescues, Schumann and Shriner detail everything you need to know about rescuing yourself when things go awry on the water. This book belongs in your rescue pack every bit as much as a PFD, first-aid kit, and paddlefloat."--"Paddler Magazine"