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Helper Training Skills Clinic
Unfortunately this clinic is full, we usually try to run a course like this once a year in late winter. However, if there is enough interest for a class later in 2021 we will definitely add another clinic to the calendar.
This day is specifically designed for the 2020 whitewater class kayakers that have continued boating during the pandemic, as well as those that have been boating about a year and have volunteered to help with the skill refresher clinics in March. To participate in this training day, as well as in the beginner class, a river running and/or creek boat is also required.
Each participant will get hands on practice and feedback on the following skills:
- T-rescues/bow rescues
- Positioning yourself during a rapid
- Paddling with two paddles
- Pushing a capsized boat
- Towing boats
- Towing swimmers (stern & bow)
- Giving direction to a swimmer
- Encouraging self-rescue
- Boat over boat rescues
- Paddle & whistle signals
If time, water levels and weather permits it's always fun to practice rescue skills with each other, however, the following skills are not used nor taught during the beginner whitewater course.
- Aggressive swimming and catching eddy's
- Throw bag techniques
- Ropes (do's and don'ts)
- Anything else that comes up based on the students participating
Registration is required
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Tuesday, June 6, 2079 at 12:00 AM