Rescues and Boat Handling Course (previously Strokes & Rescues)

When: June 8, 2019 until June 9, 2019 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM



Location:  Sasamat Lake (White Pine Beach)

This course is highly recommended for Currents Course participants.

In this course you will learn and practice:

  • Techniques for efficient forward paddling
  • Reverse paddling
  • A variety of bracing techniques
  • A variety of steering and maneuvering strokes
  • A variety of towing methods
  • A variety of self-rescue and assisted rescue techniques

Course Format:
Two-day weekend course (be ready to be on the water by 9:00 AM)

Prerequisites:
This course is hands on and participants should have taken a beginners course (preferably) or have some paddling experience.  You must wear paddling clothing that is suitable for immersion (eg. wet or dry suit) and be comfortable performing wet exits.   You must have all required safety equipment and your kayak must have water tight hatches and proper flotation or bulkheads.

Fee: $60

Course Coordinator:  Chantal Ethier
Instructor: George Prevost
Assistant Instructor:  Richard Jensen & Chantal Ethier

Registration:
To register and pay for this event, click on the “Pay for Event” button at the bottom of this page. Payment is made via PayPal.  Please contact Chantal if you have any questions regarding this course.

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Address
  White Pine Beach Road
  Vancouver,
Signed up:
  • Lin Schulz
  • Phyllis Mallett
  • Daniel Del Vecchio
  • Stephen Tarrant
  • Brad Thiessen
  • Vincent Law
  • Ted Lam
  • Avaleigh Neill
  • Isabel Diamonds
  • Tracey Pham

Spaces Available: 1

Sign up:

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.

 

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