Description
This course is designed to give you new rescue tools and experience in
effecting self and assisted rescues in rough water conditions. This
course is taught in storm conditions after paddling around the corner
from protected waters with coaching and feedback from your instructor.
This course contains advanced kayaking skills and techniques and
therefore demands advanced boat handling skills and a solid repertoire
of rescue skills. This course demands that participants be prepared to
be in the water for rescue simulations.
Location
Nanaimo Area
Registration
Call Toll Free: 1-866-760-0011
Prerequisites
Functioning knowledge of rescue and tow systems. Rescue I Self Rescue
Skills, Rescue II Intermediate Rescue Skills. Advanced boat handling
ability and skills are needed for this course and previous experience
kayaking in rough conditions. (Intermediate Paddling Skills, Sculling
& Bracing, Current III Navigating Current Channels, Surf I and
Surf II.)
Required Material
Immersion gear for the day, a dry suit is ideal, but a wetsuit and dry
top (with gasketted seals) overtop fleece will work. Neoprene booties,
gloves, and head cover are necessary to maintain manual dexterity.
A kayak specific helmet. Lunch, snacks and drinks to maintain adequate
energy and temperature levels throughout the day. A change of clothing
for after the course.
Skills
- Self and Assisted Re-entries in Rough Water.
- Towing and stabilizing in Rough Water.
- Offensive and Defensive Swimming In Rough Water.
- Hypothermia, Immersion and Physiologic Responses to Immersion.
- Rough Water Hazard Assessment, Reduction and Management.
Price
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$224.00 (CAD) Ratio: 1 Instructor to 2 Students
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