Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend

[Matt]

The ICU are running a workshop for instructors this weekend and they are looking for people to take part in a free level 3 skills assessment from Lucan down on Saturday and a free RSR (river safety & rescue) 1 training course on Sunday.

Both days will run from 1 o'clock until 4 and the group will be meeting at the ICU training centre on the Strawberry Beds.

Post up here if you are interested in one or both of the days or let me know at 087 9779231.

Matt

[Karen]

I'd do the Sunday if I'm eligible. What sort of level is this for?

[kill]

RSR 1 is basic river safety. Anyone who is at or around a level 3 standard or below would benefit from this. Level 4 types would probably be beyond it.

[Evan]

I'll do the rsr on Sunday

[Bill C]

How would I get my boat there from the clubhouse?

[kjt]

How would I get my boat there from the clubhouse?

Jesus, haven't the club thought you anything this year?
By freggin donkey ofc!!!

[caz]

http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.jsp?MemberId=425487293&PhotoAlbumId=6141101609&PhotoId=6141137351

or how i used to do it!!

[kjt]

or how i used to do it!!

[Matt]

How would I get my boat there from the clubhouse?

You dont need a boat for the RSR on Sunday

[Nuala]

I might be interested.

Is it that they supply boats or is it all based outside of boats. What gear is needed?

[Matt]

I was told that they wont be using boats at all for the RSR. Bring your normal paddling gear and any rescue gear you have

[JODY]

Outline for all these courses are on the icu website.

http://www.canoe.ie/Portals/32/Skills%20Awards/RSR%201.doc

[Karen]

Any chance I can borrow from some lovely person;

- Length of Webbing / Open Sling 4-5 metres long
- Closed Sling
- Screw Gate Karabiner x 2

Also, what's an "integrarted harness" on a bouyancy aid?

[Monkey Loving Bob]

It's the quick release harness on whitewater designed bouyancy aids, you probably would have seen people with cow tails attached to their BAs, these are attached to their 'integrated harness'. Just borrow a BA with one if you own doesn't have it already...

[Jim]

Simon Barry's personal kayak-carrying burro in Mexico...



I love that photo. The burro looks so cheesed off...

Jim.