So I've been boating for less than a year.  I've been pretty comfy so far.  I've run some pretty solid class IV stuff and pretty much stick in the class III - IV range.  I took a new (slicey) boat on some bigger class III water this weekend, and took a bad line on a rapid I've been down before.  Before I knew it, I was being slammed repeatedly.  I rolled in every direction possible unitl (God knows how), I was spit out.  What a feeling that is.  I know it's part of the ritual of learning....(and boating in general), I've got no problem with that.  Water doesn't really scare me, but I respect it HIGHLY none the less.  I'm proud of myself for at least hanging in there and staying in my boat, but I can see the potential for worse situations.  It wasn't the biggest/nastiest hole I've ever seen.  Point is, are there articles or suggestions for getting out of big keepers?  I'd like to keep my swims to a minimum.  Thanks in advance.

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