How to get back into a flipped sea kayak while in deep water

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 13, 2020

You’re paddling along and all the sudden, your sea kayak flips. Maybe a wave hit you from the side, or maybe you leaned over too far to inspect a lilypad. Whatever the reason, you’re in the water. So what do you do now? Often, the best option is to get back into your kayak right where you are — in the water. At first glance, getting into a kayak while swimming in deep water may seem like a difficult skill to master, but with a little practice, it soon becomes easy.