in my opinion most people get in trouble when you panic,duh. one old guy gave me some advice i still live by. number 1 is most things never happen as quick as you think, you have time.2nd is no matter what never stop rowing. i can remember a lot of times if i would of stopped rowing i would have been swept away by the current. these two pieces have saved me countless times.and as stated earlier if in doubt get out and look. i have witnessed some pretty stupid things on the river. my number 1 pet peeve is why do people drink liquior when there rowing a river. must be the same ones that drink and drive? save the beer for when your done!!