It's almost inevitable that if you participate in water activities at some point you are going to find yourself in an un-planned OBE (out of boat experience).

While it is important to know how to rescue your paddling friends and for them to rescue you it is equally important to know how to self rescue.

You may not always be paddling with friends or your paddling partners may not be in a safe position to rescue you.

What ever the situation may be self rescue is a crucial skill to learn.

Here's a video of someone demonstrating a Ladder self rescue in a sea kayak.