Trip Leader Workshop

When: May 3, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM



We're fully booked for this event. NEW: scroll down to see if a waitlist spot is available. Note that we may be able to add space depending on interest.

And:    May 10, 2022 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

This is a two-part workshop for trip leaders, or those who wish to become trip leaders.

Are you interested in leading SKABC day trips or overnight paddles, but are not sure of all that it entails?  This workshop will help you organize your trip and manage potential risks.

Topics include:

Tuesday, May 3: Trip Organization
  • how to post a trip
  • resources available
  • managing the expectations of trip participants
  • trip contracts
  • vetting trip registrants
  • preparing a float plan
  • responsibilities of the float plan holder
  • pre-trip meetings and paddles
  • pre-launch discussion
  • whether to cancel a trip due to weather
  • writing a trip report
Tuesday May 10th: Risk management on trips
  • define risk – your risk vs mine
  • how to manage risk
  • probability vs consequence
  • working through some possible scenarios

 

To register, or if you have any questions, email Kelly, the Workshop Coordinator workshops@skabc.org

Instructor: Maureen Benzon
Coordinator:  Kelly Robertson workshops@skabc.org

Fee:  Free

Location:  Blueridge, North Vancouver

Address
  Byron Road
  North Vancouver, British Columbia
Signed up:
  • Helen Beer
  • Katherine Romses
  • Steve Best
  • Kallie (Kathleen) Cunningham
  • Jayne Hardy
  • Debra Merchant

Spaces Available: 0

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By signing up I understand that per club policy I am responsible for having the skills, health, ability and equipment to participate safely in the activity. I also understand that I am responsible for notifying the organizer about any physical or mental impairment or medical condition that could interfere with my ability to participate fully in the activity and/or create a safety concern for the group.

I acknowledge that when participating in this SKABC activity it is my responsibility to inform my fellow participants if I do not wish to have images or video footage of myself or a minor family member shared on the SKABC website, in the SKABC newsletter, or on social media.

I recognize that some club members may ask that images and video footage of themselves or their minor children captured during this activity not be shared on the SKABC website, in the SKABC newsletter, or on social media and, if so, I agree to respect their wishes in this matter.

 

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