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Essential Rescue and Recovery II

Tue, 03/10/2009 - 16:26 — jeff

Wet-exit, self-rescue, and buddy rescue skills will improve your comfort at sea. Come out with us and let’s have fun tipping boats over and practicing our rescues. The more the merrier so bring a friend or two.

Sea Kayaking buddy T-rescue in open water.

The Eskimo Roll is not covered in this class. Check out our calendar for one of our swimming pool sessions for rolling or schedule a private roll lesson or tune-up.

Why: Easy, efficient, and effective recovery and rescues are important for being a member of a paddling group – know how to help yourself and others.

This course is a prerequisite for our advanced classes and events including rock gardening, sea kayaks in the surf, and into the sea.

Who: Anyone interested in paddling a decked sea kayak in open waters and being a competent member of a paddling group.

What: A 3 hour class with on land and on water instruction and application.

Paddlers will learn and apply concepts and skills involved in:

Refinement of Essential R&R 1 Skills (wet-exit, cowboy/girl, t-rescue) Eskimo assist

Re-enter and roll

Other skills based on instructor’s preference

When: Check the calendar for dates.

How: Call to reserve your spot or schedule a private session

How much:

$55/person using their own kayak and gear.

$80/person for Essential Rescue and Recovery II (includes 3 hour class, kayak, paddle, spray skirt, wetsuit and lifejacket) $10 discount available if you use your own wetsuit.

$100/person w/own gear for both Essential Kayaking Skills II and Essential Rescue & RecoveryII

$135/person (includes kayak and gear) for both Essential Kayaking Skills II and Essential Rescue & RecoveryII 

Where: Fort Bragg’s Noyo Harbor or other location by appointment 

Gear:

Necessary:

*Kayak

*Paddle

*Life jacket

*Sprayskirt for decked boats

***Wetsuit or drysuit for immersion in 52ish degree water

Footwear – wetsuit booties, lightweight tennis shoes, water shoes, sport/water sandals

Recommended:

Water

Light snack

Sunscreen

Hat w/visor

Retention strap for glasses/sunglasses

Warm, dry clothes for after the class

*Available for rental