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Kayak Safety Skills Instruction and Practice--Cancelled

When:
Saturday, June 25, 2022, 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM
Where:
Riverview Park. For this event, we'll be meeting at the beach instead of the boat landing.
http://mapq.st/HhxILv
 Riverview Drive
Eau Claire, WI  54703
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Mary Lynn Skutley
Category:
Safety Training
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Friday, June 24, 2022 at 12:01 AM
No Fee
This session, for people who paddle long boats* with spray skirts, will be focused on what to do when you fall out of your boat. We'll demonstrate how to do a wet exit, an assisted rescue, and a self-rescue. We'll all have plenty of time to practice these skills--so plan on having fun, getting wet, and learning some essential skills. If you plan to paddle on Lake Superior for the upcoming Rookie Rendezvous and other trips you'll need to demonstrate that you can do self- and assisted rescues. So come on out and learn--or refresh--your skills!
These videos preview what we will be doing:
How to wet exit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By4PgYkeJzw
How to do a T-rescue: https://youtu.be/a8CYbL_mmC0
How to do a self-rescue: https://youtu.be/IUHYtQR79Z4

Bring a paddle float and pump if you have them.

*Note that we will hold a session at another time for rec kayaks.