The Liffey Descent will be on Saturday the 29th of September this year and each weir or drop on the course has rescue paddlers and in some cases divers present to keep an eye on the racers.
UCD has sent people to do rescue at Sluice for several years now, who'd like to do it this year? That week's club trip has been moved to Sunday so that anyone who wants can attend.
You get a free Liffey Descent t-shirt, a free dinner and a free ticket to the after party and it's a great experience. It can be a big boost for your rescue skills and cheering on the racers as they go by is a bit of craic too.
Post up if you'd like to be there!
Rescue will involve a mixture of bank and river based rescue, so it should be possible to accommodate a variety of rescue experience.
Rescue
| Name | Location | T-shirt |
| Bill | Sluice | L |
| Matt | Sluice | M |
| Dave | Sluice | S |
| Karen | Sluice | S |
| Nuala | Sluice | S |
| Ross | Sluice | L |
| Cillian | Sluice | L |
| Diarmuid | Sluice / Chicken Chute | M |
| Gareth | Sluice / Chicken Chute | M |
| Garbhan | Chicken Chute bank | XL |
| Helena | Chicken Chute bank | M |
| Kate | Chicken Chute bank | S |
| Micheál | Chicken Chute bank | XXL |
| Maryanne | Leixlip Bridge | S |
| Marie | Leixlip Bridge | S |
| Hugh V | Leixlip Bridge | M |
| Peter | Leixlip Bridge & Sweep | L |
| Niall B | Leixlip Bridge & Sweep | M |
| Oisín | Leixlip Bridge & Sweep | S |
Count me in.
Me too please
Only if I can be completely over dramatic and dive on top of people from the sluice wall when I think they look like they might capsize.
I'll do it
Quote from: Cormac R on September 11, 2012, 09:42:20
Only if I can be completely over dramatic and dive on top of people from the sluice wall when I think they look like they might capsize.
Aaaaand Cormac will be on the bank.
The bank below the chicken chute.
If I can be of any help I'm up for it :)
Quote from: Nuala on September 11, 2012, 14:28:56
The bank below the chicken chute.
Near the carpark.
I'd be up for helping out :)
Would they also need volunteers on dry land to help with registration or timing or something that doesn't require rescue skills?
Kate, if you wanna do that try call/text Benny, he'd be grateful for the help I'm sure! O87 1213152 :)
I'll be home for that weekend, but I think I might be a spectator this year. This means I can throw stuff at the rescuers from the bank, wahey!
Feck it, put me down for rescue sure!
Quote from: Kater on September 11, 2012, 16:35:32
Would they also need volunteers on dry land to help with registration or timing or something that doesn't require rescue skills?
Yep! There's loads of stuff to do! I think Helena helped directing traffic in the carparks last year, there are probably other jobs too. If you want to ring Benny like Asho said I"m sure he'll have a job for you. You could see if anyone else signs up for extra help and maybe get a job together?
i think its actually a guy called bob is organising it but the icu/benny will surely give you a phon number for them.... if im doing nothing else i could do some sort of bank rescue, but put me down provisionally... :)
gwan then!
Me
i would love to help on the bank 8)
Me!
I ment to take part but forgot all about it. I'll do rescue thou :)
you can still register gareth!! last entry is the 17th i think....
gowan!!!!
Update:
Due to the large sign up this post will now cover the rescue at:
Sluice
- bank based (1+)
* based on central island (requires paddling to get there)
* spotting approaching racers
* rope throwing
- water based (6+)
* boat barging
* towing swimmers to the bank
Sluice chicken chute
- bank based (2+)
* preventing collision with concrete wall (ie pushing boat noses out from bank)
* t-rescues from bank (ie turning people back upright, while standing in an eddy)
- water based (1+)
* boat barging
Leixlip Bridge
- water based (4-6)
* towing swimmers to the bank
* barging boats
Lines with "*" meant to provide a rough guide to expected activity
yarp
There tends to be a cohort of frogmen on chicken chute based on last year. They are quite effective, bar someone giving directions little else is required.
Can I go to sluice please!
Sluice for me too please
Dibs sluice!
sluicey goosey pour favour
I won't promise any rescue locations at this point, in case anything changes.
Just seeing this now, I'll be around to help out, wherever I'm I'm needed.
I'll do rescue, will need to borrow a club boat and get a lift. Don't really like Sluice. I can do the sweep to the end after as well if needed.
I'll do what I usually do best: wait for a picture that captures the spirit of Descent (almost certainly with my absence) and post it on facebook to convince other friends first there's a sports they probably havent tried and secondly any doubt over my popularity is not necessary. best luck
Quote from: Peter.TCD on September 14, 2012, 20:11:25
I'll do rescue, will need to borrow a club boat and get a lift. Don't really like Sluice. I can do the sweep to the end after as well if needed.
Sound, provisionally you could go at Leixlip bridge, that'd keep you away from sluice and put you in a better position for sweeping.
What sort of a boat are you thinking of? The club doesn't have much in the way of creekers, but there is a decent selection of old school longer boats that could make the sweep a bit smoother.
Damnit Peter! Go to Sluice, bring a playboat, you'll like it! I mean, it's certainly a unique feature, but after a while you'll warm to its stoic, spartan charms.
I''ll put my name down for rescue and doing the sweet.
Guessing beggars can't be choosers so I take some large tub, better for rescue and sweep. Its about 15km from Leixlip bridge to Island bridge, don't like the sound of that in a playboat. All depends really where I can get a lift too.
*Bump*
If you could all tell me what tshirt size you take? S / M / L / XL / XXL
Post up here or pm me.
And if you haven't signed up already, now's the time!
Signup closes on Thursday as the final list of names needs to be sent to Canoeing Ireland.
large!
I'll take a medium please
Small.
small!
xxl
medium, cheers.
XL
petit pour favour
Tiny Tim, you've caused great chaos which is now officially ended. now it is time for you to go back to books. Never too late to gain wisdom on ur next river trip ......
small/XS if possible! :)
I'll go with a large
medium please
Quote from: Douchier on September 17, 2012, 08:38:15
I''ll put my name down for rescue and doing the sweet.
I'm interpreting this as you want to do the sweep.
Silly me. Just realized I can't make it. My name shall have to be stricken from the record.
Is stricken a word?
Quote from: Cormac R on September 20, 2012, 10:06:40
Silly me. Just realized I can't make it. My name shall have to be stricken from the record.
Is stricken a word?
Yep, stricken is a word, the past participle of strike which can be used as an adjective.
eg "On hearing of Cormac's resignation Maryanne was stricken with grief"
Medium Please :)
Quote from: Maryanne on September 20, 2012, 10:21:09
Yep, stricken is a word,
Thank god. I thought I was loosing my grasp on the English language.
If anyone happens to stumble across a big unattended box of t-shirts my request for a medium still stands.
any chance ye wanna get me a m t-shirt even though i wont be doing rescue (but i will be helping!!!)
Quote from: HelenaC on September 20, 2012, 14:35:37
any chance ye wanna get me a m t-shirt even though i wont be doing rescue (but i will be helping!!!)
Helena it looks like I'm facially attacking Jer in your profile pic on this! GOD....
Small for me please :)
Quote from: EllenMcG on September 20, 2012, 15:09:15
Helena it looks like I'm facially attacking Jer in your profile pic on this! GOD....
want me to change it? i just think its hilarious that he put the dee cup on his head like... :D
L pls
Hey guys
Just wondering is it too late to offer my services for the Liffey Decent im up for anything, rescue , sweep , man on a rope :P .. sweeper would be cool but what ever's there il take it
Cheers, See you all tomorrow
Oisin
Quote from: HelenaC on September 20, 2012, 17:50:41
Quote from: EllenMcG on September 20, 2012, 15:09:15
Helena it looks like I'm facially attacking Jer in your profile pic on this! GOD....
want me to change it? i just think its hilarious that he put the dee cup on his head like... :D
Ha nah you're grand it's a funny pic :)
Quote from: Maryanne on September 19, 2012, 14:30:40
If you could all tell me what tshirt size you take? S / M / L / XL / XXL
If its not too late I would like a large T-shirt.
Quote from: oisin.mchugh on September 21, 2012, 22:20:21
Hey guys
Just wondering is it too late to offer my services for the Liffey Decent im up for anything, rescue , sweep , man on a rope :P .. sweeper would be cool but what ever's there il take it
Cheers, See you all tomorrow
Oisin
Yep absolutely, Leixlip bridge and sweep are both good to go! What size t-shirt do you take?
Whats Sweep ???
These lads/lassies do rescue at Leixlip bridge (first real obstacle after Leixlip dam), and then after the last competitor has passed, they run the whole way down to the end and make sure that there's noone left on the river
Sweep stays behind the last person in the race, so they do the whole course making sure nobody gets left behind or the likes.
Maybe they collect lost gear too and bring it to the next weir for lost property, I'm not sure.
Are the t-shirts as ugly as last year. They were horriblr :-\ :'(
Still wearin mine!
Sluice
Bill
Matt
Dave
Karen
Nuala
Ross
Cillian
* rotation: who's on the bank / spit for rope work
Sluice / Chicken chute - water based
Diarmuid
Gareth
* rotation: with the sluice group, only one person on the water really needed here as there will be divers in the water
Chicken chute - bank based
Garbhan
Helena
Kate
Micheál
* rotation: who's on the step at the bottom of the weir and who's downstream in the gap in the bushes
Leixlip Bridge
Maryanne
Hugh V
Marie
Peter
Niall B
Oisín
Sweep
Peter
Niall B
Oisín
Contacts for each group
Sluice - Bill
Leixlip Bridge - Maryanne
Sweep - Niall B
These people will need their phones on the water and if there are any newsflashes Canoeing Ireland will contact them.
Once we get to the end these will also be the contact people for tshirts, free dinner coupons and after party tickets.
The t-shirts were ordered yesterday, they are supposed to be an improvement on last year's. I'm not sure what the design is, but they said they'll keep us all one in our size for the end.
GO TEAM!
Cool stuff, looks like we have a kick-ass team this year. Woop woop!
Looks good, see y'all there!! :)
What time do we have to be on the water?
i can take the roofracks and 4 (just about!) boats and people, including myself. although with gear i wouldn't mind leaving it at 3.
See you guys there! :laugh:
Did sweep a few years ago, don't forget to put your bung in, I was near the Garda club when I copped it. Conor Ryan Kindly dragged me from my boat at the end and got me food cause I was knackered!
What time is the race kickin off at?
12:30 is on the race briefing
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1BGF35XclBZOUxsLUpJclJ6Q1E/edit However I must track down the person who used comic sans!
I'm bringing my car to with roof rack if needed?. Are we meeting at the boathouse first and if so can i borrow a club boat to save me goin home to get mine ?
Irish Canoe Union – 2012 Liffey Descent Rescue Coordination
Safety Notes:
* Race start is 12.30pm in 2012.
* Competitors not reaching Leixlip Portage by 3.30pm or Wrens Nest by 4.30pm should be advised to retire from the race as Rescue and First Aid will have been withdrawn by these times.
* Any competitor withdrawing from the race should text Kris Kohls with their race number on 086 089 6637 to let race control know.
* Red Cross First Aid Crews will be located at the following locations and are in contact with the First Aid Coordinator by Radio
* Straffan Weir
* Salmon Leap Canoe Club Bridge
* Leixlip Portage (Re-entry point)
* Sluice Weir
* Lucan Weir
* Wrens Nest Weir
* Palmerstown Weir
* The Finish, Garda Boatclub
Essential Contact Numbers - put these in your phone
* Rescue Coordinator: Benny Cullen 087 121 3152
* First Aid Coordinator: Shane Claffey 087 229 7894
* Race Coordination Centre: Karl Dunne 086 285 4888
Rescue should be on the water:
Leixlip Bridge - 13:00 to 15:30
Sluice - 13:00 to 16:00
Sweep - 15:30 to 17:30
It is roughly 30 minutes before the first competitors are expected to arrive.
This is to give time for rescue coordinators to brief the rescue personnel and to give rescue an opportunity to put themselves in place.
Don't forget the Gear Borrowing Forms if you're borrowing club gear lads
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dF9OWjhUOXhqUlVDR2VwS2VmWFdKdkE6MQ#gid=0
Quote from: Diarmuid on September 27, 2012, 11:54:12
Don't forget the Gear Borrowing Forms if you're borrowing club gear lads
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dF9OWjhUOXhqUlVDR2VwS2VmWFdKdkE6MQ#gid=0
On the money Equipment Officer! :)
Gear borriwn form filled out 8)
Can I get a lift with somebody from UCD with space for a boat?
My Laptop crashed as I was submitting the form so can someone give me a heads up if it went through or not?
it didn't go through
1 more space for person and boat. 2 at a push....
cillian can i take that space. me plus boat
coolaboola! meeting at the boathouse at 11.30!
I've two places for anyone heading to Sluice ?
Drivers & lifts
Via boathouse
Cillian (Micheál, x)
Gareth (x, x)
Maryanne (Oisín, Peter, Marie)
Not via boathouse
Bill (Nuala, Garbhan)
Hugh (Niall)
Drivers
Matt
Dave
Karen
Helena
Need lifts
Ross
Diarmuid
Kate
...so we've plenty of drivers!
Here's the timetable I'm working from:
11:15 Get gear from the boathouse
11:45 Drive to SLuice / Leixlip
12:30 changing and gameplan
13:00 on the water
i have ross and diarmuid in me car as well
Have fun rescuing our sorry asses!
Have Nuala and Garbhan, going straight from house. See ye down there
Heya, I asked a few people for lifts but I can't seem to find anyone who is going to the boathouse before driving to sluice. If anyone is going to the boathouse and has room for one more (no boat), I would be much obliged.
Quote from: Kater on September 29, 2012, 00:02:21
Heya, I asked a few people for lifts but I can't seem to find anyone who is going to the boathouse before driving to sluice. If anyone is going to the boathouse and has room for one more (no boat), I would be much obliged.
Hey Kate, there should definitely be some free places, Gareth said he has two. Come to the boathouse and we'll sort you out anyway!
Marie you're welcome to jump in with me to save on fuel costs!
BOATHOUSE
Diarmuid and I will be the only people with keys to the boathouse tomorrow morning, if you arrive after we've left you won't be able to get gear.
You'll probably also have no way of getting there...basically, don't be late! I'll be there from 11ish.
Quote from: Gareth on September 26, 2012, 17:03:47
I'm bringing my car to with roof rack if needed?. Are we meeting at the boathouse first and if so can i borrow a club boat to save me goin home to get mine ?
Hey Gareth, yep, meet at the boathouse, bring roofracks, and you just need to fill out one of the online forms about gear.
Maryanne, that would be great. See you in the morning :)
I don't think Gareth is going to the boathouse, but it's okay, I've found another lift.
decided not to go myself because it will cost an extra person to rescue me, so that's a waste of resources. but enjoy anyways
Photos from after the race are online. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ij9kssdss0y5cfl/OrTGQHcyr1/Liffey%20Descent%202012%20photos
Peter
loving the progression in photos 10 through 14 ^-^ nice job!
the group photos were taken while derv and i queued for hamburgers. and queued and queued.....
The t-shirts jammed into my hoodie pouch make me look preggers
Speaking of t-shirts, I have 2 or 3 leftover in the car, who didn't get one after the race?
Quote from: Chunderdragon on October 01, 2012, 21:22:30
the group photos were taken while derv and i queued for hamburgers. and queued and queued.....
Feel so ignored :P
You weren't ignored: we watched with fascination your incredibly slow progress. The hamburger queue was like a particularly dormant glacier.
I looked at the hamburger cue and then the mediterean and then the chille stand and went with chille. I thought the Hamburger was just more popular not just ridiculously slow!
Quote from: Maryanne on October 01, 2012, 23:09:21
Speaking of t-shirts, I have 2 or 3 leftover in the car, who didn't get one after the race?
mise
Here's an email for you all:
QuoteHi everyone,
A sincere thanks to you and your recue crews for your help in providing rescue at this years Liffey Descent. This year's rescue was complimented several times following the race to race organisers and myself so well done! As you all know events like this can't go ahead without your help, we are very grateful for you giving up your time on Saturday to do such a great job.
I hope you and your rescue crews enjoyed the day and that you will be keen to help out again in years to come.
Thank you!
Benny Cullen
Development Officer - Canoeing Ireland
GO TEAM!
Just written a little piece on rescue from an oldies perspective at wrens, needs some pictures and editing but might make a good blog post?
Sweet Kieran - send it my way when you feel it's ready and I'll do my best to get it up !
Quote from: Maryanne on October 01, 2012, 23:09:21
Speaking of t-shirts, I have 2 or 3 leftover in the car, who didn't get one after the race?
If any remain unclaimed I'm currently in need of torso covering