When: July 5, 2014 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monthly Saturday Rescue Practice and Trip scenarios (Paddle and play)
Date
July 5, 2014
Time 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Registration
email benzon@telus.net to confirm date and venue and to let me know your area of interest
There is no online registration for this course.
Who for.
This practice is open to everyone. The only prerequisite is that you must be comfortable with a wet exit and able to get back into your boat (with assistance).
– If you just want to practice rescues or if you would like to go on a trip one day, come along and find out what it is all about.
– If you would like to lead a trip, come along for some trip planning advice.
– If you already lead trips, please come along and share your wisdom
What to wear.
Dress for immersion. A wet or dry suit is mandatory, and can be rented if you don’t own one.
What to bring.
– Lunch.
– Your boat kitted out as for a day paddle with all necessary coast guard requirements.
– Towing set-up if you have one.
– Hand held compass.
– If you are planning a trip, bring the relevant chart.
What to expect
– To get wet and have fun.
The format will be open and interactive.
– In the morning we will practice rescues.
– Over lunch we will discuss trip scenarios.
– After lunch the group will decide what to do next.