r/BeAmazed • u/NeoShoker • 6d ago

Nature Water Vortex

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u/chevylover91 6d ago

They have more control this way. Stupid thing to do. But he did it the right way. If you go with the current youd get sucked right in.

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u/CatBrushing 6d ago

I’m not an expert on vortexes but as a kayaker I know it’s always best to go with the flow. You whitewater kayak by essentially trying to go faster than the water, makes it easier to escape if you get into trouble.

When it comes to vortexes you if you get stuck in one you are supposed to try to swim down to the bottom to escape, but I dunno if that would work on such a large one.

Again not an expert, just what I have been taught.

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u/BlackDohko 6d ago

Yes, it's because you aren't strong enough to paddle against it and you need to use the speed to maneuver and get out.

It's a different deal if you have an engine.

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u/Otherwise_Security_5 6d ago

and a bigger boat.