The slot is smooth, a little froth in the platform before the longer whoopee ahead. The adrenaline is up some, but a more straightforward run couldn't have been imagined. All the slack in my posture disappears instantly, the forward momentum stops, and the bow is buried. Very quickly the water flows up the back deck against my back and up over my head. Well, suddenly a simple run becomes somewhat more complicated.
Breathing is no problem.
I'm in an envelope and visibility straight ahead is good. Now I begin to feel some concern. The boat won't budge, not even a little bit. I had felt a momentary sense of panic when the stern first sank and from some minimal instability as the kayak settled against the bottom of the slot. However, I now began to consider my options.