Intermediate Rescue Skills

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.

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.

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.

DATES
February n/a
March n/a
April 12
May3
June 28
July 26
August 16
September 13

Price: $ 139.99
$ 159.99 (With Kayak Rental)

Required 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.

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
As 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.