This is the raw, unedited footage of my SOTAR SL inflatable kayak flip on the Upper Clackamas in 2025.
Video: Upper Clackamas Kayak flip raw footage By Jacob Linkhart 2025 on the SOLWYRX Paddlesports YouTube channel.
This video is sponsored by SOTAR.
Disclosure: SOLWYRX Paddle Gear sells SOTAR gear, and I earn money when you buy it here. SOTAR also sponsors me as an athlete.
No music, no slow motion, no commentary. Just what it looked like in real time. Watching it raw shows how fast a flip happens: by the time you realize the boat is going, you're already in the water. That's why the habits that prevent flips need to be automatic.
For the slowed-down, step-by-step analysis, watch Breakdown of my kayak flip on the Upper Clackamas. For why IKs flip and why self-rescue matters, read Why Inflatable Kayaks Flip, and Why Self-Rescue Matters.
The boat is my SOTAR SL.
Personal trip report: flows, wood and hazards change, and what worked for me that day isn't a rule for your boat or group. Check current conditions, scout, and boat within your training.
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Updated October 28, 2026 · By Jacob Linkhart, owner of SOLWYRX Paddle Gear · Spot a mistake? Email me and I'll fix it.
