There are many other strokes for turning and moving your boat. The worst that can happen is you get wet. This brings us to the next section. Rescues A rescue is anything which gets you from a bad situation to a better situation. Sea kayaking is an inherently risky sport.
Bad things can happen even on the tamest of creeks.
However, if we all prepare ourselves to handle emergencies should they arise, we can turn what would otherwise be life threatening situations into minor inconveniences. Rescues are not something you learn out of a textbook, but are techniques that must be constantly practiced and honed, especially with the people with whom you will be paddling. The rescues described below are far from being a complete list. While this all sounds a bit ominous, learning how to do rescues is a lot of fun. Splashing around with a group of people while you try to get yourselves back in your boats is a real kick.