Eskimo roll
n.— «Hard-shell kayakers learn a technique called the Eskimo roll, which is designed to let the kayaker right the capsized craft with them in it.» —“Folbot—A Geek’s Kayak” by DrPat Blogcritics.org Aug. 28, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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