Kayak Self-Rescue

Last year when I flipped over using Michael's Revo, I learned the cold water at Shelter Cove was shocking, and everything locked up.  It was a good Forester was near-by to do a 2 person rescue.  All the practice in warm HMB did not work when everything is tight.  It did not help not having my paddle float with me (left it at home is useless when it comes to safety).  So Forest save my day.
    One thing I did learn was to put out a call to let everyone know that I was flipped and may need help.

Yea that is what a lot of people aren't prepared for, that initial cold water immersion. My first time in coldwater was in Del Valle in the winter. I couldn't catch a breath, but knew I had to relax in order to do so. That is the most frightening thing to experience when you go over in coldwater

Great post, after reading it I almost feel like I took the class. Cck is close to me I should go take it myself soon.