The first skill you need on the water isn’t paddling harder or moving faster — it’s knowing how to get yourself out of trouble. No matter your experience level, flips and swims are part of river travel. The difference between panic and control usually comes down to preparation and practice. That’s exactly what Be WaterWise #18 – Self Rescue It focuses on in the ongoing safety education series from the American Packrafting Association. This episode starts with one of the most