Eskimo roll
Capsized kayak righting
An Eskimo roll is a kayaking maneuver for righting a capsized boat while remaining seated.
The paddler uses a combination of hip rotation and paddle sweep to flip the kayak upright without exiting: She practiced her Eskimo roll until she could recover in seconds.
The term is considered dated; many paddlers now say simply roll or kayak roll.
Navigating slim watercraft seated
- paddleFlat-bladed water tool
- capsizeOverturn in water
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
sculling · reentry · tuck · blade angle · follow-through · drill · practice · execution
Overturn in water
- rescueSave from harm
- life-savingPreventing fatal outcomes
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
drowning prevention · hypothermia · life vest · floatation · buoyancy · preparedness · survival training · man overboard
Skilled performance level
- masteryComplete skill or control
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
precision · dexterity · control · fluency · finesse · coordination · muscle memory · instructor
Turbulent, aerated river flow
- sea kayakEnclosed watercraft for oceans
- playboatingPaddlecraft stunts on rapids
- riverLarge flowing watercourse
- rapidsTurbulent river section
touring · canoeing · cockpit · slalom · freestyle · paddling · waves · open water
Torso muscular capacity
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- head positionSkull's orientation in space
- trunkMain stem or storage
shoulder mobility · posture · centering · equilibrium · proprioception · body mechanics
kayaking
Navigating slim watercraft seated
bracing · sculling · reentry · tuck · blade angle · follow-through · drill · practice · execution · timing
capsize
Overturn in water
- rescueSave from harm
- life-savingPreventing fatal outcomes
- emergencySerious sudden danger
recovery · drowning prevention · hypothermia · life vest · floatation · buoyancy · preparedness · survival training · man overboard · cold water
proficiency
Skilled performance level
- masteryComplete skill or control
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
practice · precision · dexterity · control · fluency · finesse · coordination · muscle memory · instructor · progression
whitewater
Turbulent, aerated river flow
- sea kayakEnclosed watercraft for oceans
- playboatingPaddlecraft stunts on rapids
- riverLarge flowing watercourse
rapids · touring · canoeing · cockpit · slalom · freestyle · paddling · waves · open water
core strength
Torso muscular capacity
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- head positionSkull's orientation in space
trunk · shoulder mobility · posture · centering · equilibrium · proprioception · body mechanics