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The Kayak Roll (often referred to as an"Eskimo roll") is the act
of righting a capsized kayak by use of body motion and paddle. It
is the primary method of self rescue while paddling a decked
or skirted kayak. It is much easier to roll up than swim out of
your boat, pull it to shore, dump the water out and get back in.

Executing a kayak roll is also a much safer alternative than
swimming down the river outside of your boat exposed to thee
obstacles and hazards of the river. There are several common
methods and other methods not so common. If you are just
starting to kayak or need a refresher to hone your skills we can help.
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