Eskimo Rescue
An Eskimo rescue or bow rescue is a kayaking manoeuvre performed to recover from a capsize. After drawing attention to the capsize by banging on the bottom of their boat, the kayaker runs their hands along the side of the kayak until another kayak arrives to help. The capsized kayaker finds the bow of the other kayak with their hand and uses this for support while they take a breath and perform a hip-flick to right their kayak.[1][2]
Also called a "T rescue", because the rescuing kayak is positioned with the bow near the centre of the capsized kayak, while remaining perpendicular to it.
The advantages of this manoeuvre are that the kayaker does not have to get out of the kayak and the kayak does not then have to be emptied of water. However, it relies on another kayaker being able to assist quickly enough. More advanced kayakers will often prefer to rely on a kayak roll instead.
References
- ↑ "Eskimo Rescue". Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "Recoveries Without Wet Exit". Atlantic Kayak Tours. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
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