For someone that once played a naval commander in Oscar-nominated drama Master And Commander, you'd think Russell Crowe would feel right at home out on the open waters.
Evidently not.
The actor had to be rescued by US Coast Guards after he lost his way on a kayaking trip.
Russell Crowe, centre, with Coast Guard petty officers Robert Swieciki, left, and Thomas Watson
Russell was just off the coast of New York's Long Island with a pal when night fell and they found themselves stranded.
Coast Guards were alerted when they heard cries for help from Russell, after they were forced to beach their kayaks.
US Coast Guard Petty Officer Robert Swieciki said he didn't recognise the Gladiator star as he pulled them back to shore, saying the pair "just needed a little bit of help as they "just got a little lost".
"It wasn't really a rescue, really, more of just giving someone a lift," he added.
Once to safety, Russell later took to Twitter to thank the Coast Guards and play down the resuce.
He tweeted: "Not lost, we knew where exactly where we were, paddling around from CSH [Cold Spring Harbour] into wind, we ran out of day.
"Grand adventure eh @chris_feather?"
He added: "Thanks to Seth and the boys from the US Coast Guard for guiding the way ... 4 hrs 30 mins, 7m."
Russell is currently on Long Island filming a new biblical epic, where he plays seafarer Noah.
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