This Story is Archived
Please note this page may no longer be up to date. For new stories about Northern Ontario visit us here.

How to Rescue a Runaway Kayak

Learn from the experts at the Madawaska Kanu Centre

Learn to rescue a runaway kayak with Thea Froehlich from the Madawaska Kanu Centre. This is an essential skill for anyone paddling rivers where a swim could lead to loss of gear or a long and difficult hike out. 

About Rapid - The Whitewater Magazine

Launched in '99, Rapid is North America's first and only whitewater kayaking and canoeing magazine. Inside you'll find the best river trips, the hottest whitewater kayak, canoe and gear reviews, expert advice and the coolest freestyle tricks and proven river running techniques you'd expect to find in the industry-leading whitewater magazine. Rapid's commitment to whitewater paddling comes from the passion of our editors, designers, writers, photographers, and especially our readers. Rapid delivers the river!

Recommended Articles

Crown Land Camping

What it is and where you can camp in Ontario.

2025 Triathalons

Swim, cycle and run your way to triathlete status at these Ontario events.

Incredible Swimming in Ontario

12 best destinations to take a summer dip.

11 Jaw-Droppingly Beautiful Landscapes

Don't miss the splendours of Northern Ontario

Natural Highs

7 magnificent mountains in Ontario to climb, hike, ride, ski and more.

SUP in the city

The top 6 places to paddleboard in Toronto.

Insider’s Guide to Sleeping Giant

Everything you need to plan a trip to this iconic provincial park.

Explore Ontario’s Hidden Gems

18 destinations you need to visit.

Go Foraging in Ontario

Learn the basics of how to harvest wild edibles found across the province.

Hidden Gem: Chutes Provincial Park

Camping, hiking and waterfall-viewing in Northern Ontario.

Ontario Trail Races

Find out where to test your limits and get out in the woods.

Dogs Welcome!

Top dog-friendly resorts.

Top of the Giant Trail

Get tips on this amazing Sleeping Giant hike.

Ontario Birding Checklist

Keep an eye on the skies for these 10 incredible species.

Your Outdoor Adventure Vacation Starts Here

10 best activities in Lake Superior Provincial Park.

Ontario’s National Parks

Protected for posterity. And deservedly so.

Ontario's Best Scuba Diving & Snorkelling

Explore beneath the waves at these incredible destinations.

The Best Killarney Hikes

Take to the trails in Ontario’s crown jewel park.

Best Stargazing in Ontario

Can’t-miss night sky events for 2025

Backpacking Trails in Ontario

7 multi-day hiking trips to the province’s most beautiful places.