Leon Sommé and Shawna Franklin of Body Boat Blade International practice this technique with their students and just about every time they leave the beach. The Speed Launch is perfect for quickly getting over dumping beach breaks and into your kayak, zipping off a dock and, as Sommé says, “Getting your 10,000 hours practice in on your scramble self rescue.” Plus, it’s just plain fun. Watch the video to see how it’s done.
See more kayak techniques on Body Boat Blade International’s YouTube channel.
