Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Now that you've got the re-entry roll under your belt, one of the best ways to dial in your deep-water rescue technique is with the 60-second test.

Ideally, you should be able to make contact with the swimmer, get as much water out of their boat as you can, and get the swimmer back in their kayak as efficiently as possible.

If 60 seconds becomes an easy task, try shortening your time goal. After all, practice makes perfect.