In a rescue, which action corresponds to the Hand of God technique?

• A. Flip unconscious paddler upright
• B. Toss debris to guide them
• C. Pull paddler into your boat from cockpit
• D. Swim toward shore with paddler

Answer: (B)

The Hand of God is about guiding a person in the water by using something floating in the water as a guide or aid, rather than grabbing them directly. In practice you’d spot a piece of debris or other float and toss it so the swimmer can grab onto it or follow it toward safety. This creates a controllable path to your boat or to shore while you stay in a safer position and avoid close contact in rough water.

So tossing debris to guide them fits this technique because it relies on using the environment as a guide rather than a direct, hands-on rescue. The other actions involve directly lifting, pulling into your boat, or towing toward shore, which are different rescue maneuvers.