How to Live Through A Beatdown - Kelly Hilleke

• Let’s face it, any experienced kayaker will have some beat down practice. An experienced Kayaker will also have some practice getting out of a beatdown unscathed. So here are a few tips that I’ve collected from watching others get beatdown and come out. First, look for corners or tongues you could surf out of. Second, see if you could drive into the green water, bounce, and back paddle out. Third, if all else fails, swim, and head for the green water. As soon as you feel yourself getting sucked down,  tuck into a ball and try your best to protect your head. With that, there are three tips to help you survive a beatdown.