Do you actually practice buddy rescue skills before you need them? Most paddlers spend time thinking about gear, river levels, and route planning—but rescue skills are often treated like something you’ll “figure out” in the moment. The reality is that moving water doesn’t leave much room for hesitation. When something goes wrong, your reactions fall back on what you’ve practiced. That’s why the American Packrafting Association created Be WaterWise #16 – Buddy It, part of the