wet exit

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The wet exit is a simple technique for exiting from a capsized kayak while wearing a spray skirt. It involves reaching forward and pulling the spray skirt's grab loop to release the spray skirt, after which the kayaker can push themself out of the kayak.{{cite web |title=How to Do a Wet Exit from a Kayak |url=https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/kayak-wet-exits-rescues.html |website=REI |access-date=11 July 2022}}{{Cite web |title=Whitewater Kayaking Basics |url=https://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/whitewater-kayaking-ready-basics-skills/ |access-date=2022-07-12 |website=Men's Journal |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Here's a tip: Capsize in the shallow end |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2006-01-12-0601120254-story.html |access-date=2022-07-12 |website=Chicago Tribune}}