Kayak Touring | How to Self Rescue If You Capsize
Feb 14, 2026
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When kayak touring alone, it is important to know how to self rescue if you capsize. World Champion kayaker, Ken Whiting, examines some of the most popular techniques in this episode of PaddleTV.
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KAYAKS I recommend
Sea Eagle 380x: https://bit.ly/37jRbxP
Sea Eagle 393rl: https://bit.ly/3mVOXbw
Sea Eagle 385ft: https://bit.ly/3eYJ8H2
Tucktec: https://bit.ly/3mQnmcn
Pakayak: https://pakayak.com/?uap_ref=ken
Decathlon Itiwit: https://bit.ly/3Pk7bk9
Oru Kayak Inlet: https://bit.ly/3vpjxhS
AquaGlide Chelan 120: https://bit.ly/3IRNde0
Advanced Elements Advanced Frame: https://bit.ly/3hJNpAl
Star Rival Inflatable Kayak: https://bit.ly/3lipNno
Isle Switch Hybrid SUP/Kayak: https://islesurfsup.sjv.io/5bJMJn
Jackson Kayak Tupelo 12.5: https://bit.ly/3phR8aS
Wilderness Systems Pungo 120: https://bit.ly/3E5BoOl
Perception Pescador: https://bit.ly/3FPuWeK
PADDLES
Aqua Bound Manta Ray Carbon Paddle: https://bit.ly/3xHYpn7
Aqua Bound Tango Fibreglass Paddle: https://bit.ly/3iaGleJ
Aqua Bound Whiskey Carbon Bent Shaft Paddle: https://bit.ly/3z1kiOH
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PADDLING GEAR I USE
Aqua Bound Ultralight Tetra Touring Paddle: https://sovrn.co/15qws3s
Aqua Bound Aerial Whitewater Paddle: https://sovrn.co/1b9jf1j
Aqua Bound Manta Ray Hybrid Paddle: https://sovrn.co/8i1y28m
NRS Odyssey Touring PFD: https://sovrn.co/1hagkrj
NRS Ninja Pro PFD: https://sovrn.co/12tufcj
NRS Axiom Dry Suit: https://sovrn.co/1dirder
NRS Element Semi-Dry Touring Jacket: https://sovrn.co/126ig9s
NRS Flux Dry Top: https://sovrn.co/xxi46m4
NRS Stratos Shorty Jacket: https://sovrn.co/m97in6z
NRS Gear Shirt SS: https://sovrn.co/1g1n6va
NRS Guide Shirt LS: https://sovrn.co/ok7js4i
NRS Silkweight LS Shirt: https://sovrn.co/k590mbr
NRS Silkweight SS Shirt: https://sovrn.co/1i1r37d
NRS Benny Board Shorts: https://sovrn.co/1bxfwjl
NRS Boundary Boots: https://sovrn.co/j3z8b8w
NRS Paddle Wetshoe: https://sovrn.co/1qmekiy
Astral Loyak Watershoe: https://sovrn.co/11g2xa9
NRS Drylander Sprayskirt: https://sovrn.co/8r5op81
Zoleo Satellite Communicator: https://alnk.to/4qMxTt2
CAMPING GEAR I USE
Big Agnes Salt Creek 3-person Tent: https://alnk.to/clXxdTQ
Big Agnes Copper Spur 2-person Tent: https://alnk.to/1N3bbjR
Big Agnes Boundary Deluxe Sleeping Pad: https://alnk.to/aeYrrMw
Big Agnes Lost Ranger 3N1 Sleeping Bag: https://alnk.to/8PEnBc3
Zenbivy SoftTop Pillow: https://alnk.to/7qkDe6Y
ENO ProFly XL Rain Tarp: https://alnk.to/3ybEb8a
Flextail Zero Pump: https://shrsl.com/4tm4d
Platypus Gravity Water Filter: https://alnk.to/7X4AH84
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