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Sunday 7th December: Helping fellow paddlers in distress

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Greg:
Rescue Day:  this is a day of skills for paddlers who would be aspiring canoeists with at least one year’s experience of canoeing.  For those who like to assess paddling ability by means of ICU certs it is for those who think they are levels 3 or above, but who have not done their level 4 kayak proficiency cert.  The format is pretty open, and all suggestions will be welcomed and accommodated where possible.  The basic format is laid out below.

One important point, do not turn up if you do not want to get wet…

This is not definitive:

Rescues
·   Different types of rescue
·   Responsibility of swimmer/rescuer
·   Taking care of swimmer
·   Emptying boat
·   Keeping control of equipment while rescuing

Towing
·   Equipment necessary…
·   When to… & How to…
·   Practice

Throw ropes
·   Different throwing techniques
·   How to receive
·   Where to throw from…


Look at:
·   Unconscious rescues
·   River Crossing
·   Situation Management… when to/when not to?

We will have a special luncheon lecture on Grade 5 defensive swimming from Jim “inappropriate boat” Kennedy and his side kick “Officer” Mahony, two of Ireland leading exponents of the activity.

Greg:
If you would like to come on Sunday contact me, either via email at gregory.byrne@ucd.ie or 086 3130242

fergal:
Fergal here, co-founder of "The Jim Kennedy Experience Ltd."

Unfortunately neither myself or Jim can make it, we are off making our new video "Trees are your Friend" with Sushi

However, our newest employees, PP Power, Cormac and Carlito will be there to guide u in the defensive swimming course.

But what about experience u may ask!!

Not a problem, these guys have swam far and wide, all over many continents  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Brendino:
It seems that the speed of light is now the second fastest thing in the world after the speed of ABUSE. How come physists didn't inform us of this change in the laws of the universe?

Cheesy:
hey got my level 2 and think i'm almost level 3.
but i guess you guys decied that.
anyway intresed in coiming along, will ot be to advanced for me?

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