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Want to learn the latest techniques in SwiftWater Rescue for paddlers?
Come and join Jim Simmons and Tom Jenkins, both ACA SwiftWater Rescue
Instructors, as they are offering two ACA 2-Day SwiftWater Rescue
courses.
The first is for "experienced Women paddlers" on July 31 - August 1,
and the second, open to all, is on August 14-15. Both courses will be on
the Lower Mountain Fork River, near Broken Bow, Ok.
Each class will be limited to about 10 participants, so the
student/teacher ratio will be great!
DESCRIPTION--The 2-day workshop is intended for intermediate and up
whitewater paddlers in kayak, canoe, raft, or other inflatable, who
are capable of performing river maneuvers in class II whitewater and
beyond.
The course consists of classroom sessions, land-based drills and
hands-on practice in various river skills. Participants should be in good
health and physical condition, with good swimming ability because extended
periods of practice time are spent in the water. Each paddler should be
comfortable being in and swimming in the river current.
Each workshop emphasizes strategies and proven rescue techniques
for minimizing risks encountered in whitewater boating. Some of the main
topics include:
- Practice swimming drills and self-rescue, wading, throw rope management, boat based and other assists,
- Rescue scene organization,
- Techniques for entrapment and pins,
- Drills with the specialized rescue PFD, and
- Introduction to the basics of knots,
anchors, haul systems and other techniques. Highlight of the workshop
will be the rescue simulations and "putting it all together" in team
scenarios.
A participant's signed agreement to the ACA Waiver/Release of
Liability will be a condition of enrollment in the workshop.
Cost: $125.00 per applicant (plus $6.00 if not an ACA member)
Camping, lodging and meals are not included.
For further details or to apply for either workshop, contact Tom
Jenkins by calling 903.639.1409 or sending an email to:
paddling@att.net
Complete course description and equipment requirements will be sent
upon request for an application.
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