Rescue ll - Intermediate Rescue Skills

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Description

Develop skills and tools to travel with more safety, confidence and freedom. This intermediate rescue skills course picks up after the basics of wet exit, solo and assisted re-entries to provide you with skills for what ifs on longer crossings, or anytime when you need to bring a friend back to shore.

Skills:

  • Inuit Rolls
  • Bow Rolls
  • Side-By-Side Roll
  • Solo-Re-entry
  • Scramble
  • Throw/Tow Bags
  • Throwing Bag
  • Receiving Bag
  • Considerations for set up of tows
  • Towing
  • Simple Tow
  • Supported Tow/towing injured paddler

Important
Much as wisdom isn't gained on a full stomach, learning the nuances of rescues demand that you commit yourself to the practice. This program is based on active participation and involves being in the water. Bring appropriate immersion gear, either a wetsuit and dry top, or a dry suit; and appropriate clothing. Have a change of clothes for after the session.

Duration

This is a full day course. Pack a lunch, snacks and water.

Location

We put in from our Adventure Centre at Brechin Boat Launch on Newcastle Channel, where we teach the course.

Required course material

Bring either a wetsuit and dry top, or a dry suit; and appropriate clothing. Have a change of clothes for after the session. Food for fuel and water to keep your energy and warmth levels up.

Registration

Call Toll Free: 1-866-760-0011

Prerequisites

Basic self-rescue skills (i.e. exit, solo and assisted re-entries), and basic paddling level or Essential Kayaker are required for this course.

Price

$139.99  
$159.99 (Kayak rental included)

Date

Times
May 1 10 AM - 3 PM
June 26 10 AM - 3 PM
August 14 10 AM - 3 PM
September 11 10 AM - 3 PM