Hey guys and gals !
So with yesterday being an absolutely craicin day on the water we're going at it again next Saturday the 2nd of March !
We'll be preparing for assessments again and then trying to push for getting as many of you to get your respective Level 2/3s. So post up what you'l be doing, i.e. Level 2/3, rescue, logging , bantering (all though you should al be doing this)
So you know the drill at this stage, wrap up in those thermals, bring 10 yoyos for the bus/instructors and bring the banter - all aboard he banter train ! AWOOOOO !
Cool and guys dont' forget yuou have to sign up before Wednesday inirder to garuntee your place as we need to knownumbers quick sharp !
Chanx !
Be prepared for training!
L2 syllabus: http://canoe.ie/en-us/awardsqualifications/skillsawards.aspx#_Toc286832618
L3 syllabus: http://canoe.ie/en-us/awardsqualifications/skillsawards.aspx#_Toc286832619
Attending (bus):
01 Maryanne Doyle - playboating/rescue support
02 Ellen McGrane - L3 training
03 Molly-Claire Gillet - L2 training
04 Niall Bouchier - logging hours
05 Katie McLoughlin - L3 training
06 Kate Barry - L3 training
07 Diarmuid Ryan - rescue
08 Oisín McHugh - playboating/rescue
09 Steven Mulrooney - L3 training
10 Dave Mulrooney - L2 training
11 Marie Harrington - rescue
12 Derv McAuley - logging hours
13 Niall Finch - logging/rescue (destination dependant)
14 Garbhan Gorman - L3 training
15 Briain Gannon - rescue
16 Róisín Mossop - rescue
17 Michelle Carty - L3 training
18 Bill Corbett - rescue
Driving:
Deividas Rainys - L3 training
Dave O'Reilly
Stephen Corkery
EDIT: Found out L2 certs are green and L3 certs are blue, who could resist colour coding!
SIGN UP IS NOW CLOSED
I am in! AND signing up before Wednesday 8)
Hopefully the broken toenail will be healed and I'll be in a playboat :)
Either way, I'll be available to help with rescue, but only in a "tell me where to go" role.
If an instructor is willing to sign multiple log books, I'll do that, but if there's a limit, I'll drop out to leave space for someone else (I've got all my hours).
KAYAKING EXPLOSION!
I'll be there with bells on! And several layers!! :D
I'll be there - I'm doing level two training, hopefully that's alright!
Robbing computer:
Niall Bouchier signing up to log hours
Possibly for L3 training, will have to confirm later in the week
L3 training por favor!
Quote from: KatieMcLoughlin on February 24, 2013, 16:02:21
Possibly for L3 training, will have to confirm later in the week
Cool, we just need to know by Wednesday.
rescue :)
Yup definitely, level 3 training for me. If its the liffey, can I make my own way there as its closer to me ? I can still pay the full fee.
Quote from: Deividas.Rainys on February 24, 2013, 19:49:51
Yup definitely, level 3 training for me. If its the liffey, can I make my own way there as its closer to me ? I can still pay the full fee.
Sounds ok, once you sort out that someone will pack you all the gear you need.
We'll update the destination once we know for sure.
il be there :) been a while since iv had a liffey paddle, probably take a play boat but still around for rescue
Sure it'd be rude not to..I'm in :)
I'm in! Hopefully I won't shwim this time :laugh:
I'm there with bells on!!! Can't wait :)
There. Logging.
Yo - will be up for this, depending on destination - i.e. can I get back for work :)
Yup, on my last stretch of training before getting my Level 3, and since you keep telling me to this week I might pay with Yoyos (http://preview.turbosquid.com/Preview/2011/02/12__04_37_14/butterfly%20yoyos.jpg6ed56038-3a60-4979-8885-0f8efce4877dLarge.jpg). ;)
yeah put me down sure. i dont think im in work ill know by tonight.
Bring it - L3 assessment for me, me thinks! 8)
I'm afraid i can't, i've a family thing :(
Yeah I'm not working! Ill be there!
Quote from: NadineJones on February 26, 2013, 18:17:48
Bring it - L3 assessment for me, me thinks! 8)
We've no assessments this week, but you can do L3 training :)
yup. driving
Quote from: Maryanne on February 27, 2013, 12:16:20
Quote from: NadineJones on February 26, 2013, 18:17:48
Bring it - L3 assessment for me, me thinks! 8)
We've no assessments this week, but you can do L3 training :)
Nadine's sick, she's out.
whoop whoop! cant waaaaait :D will be there nd banting
Throwing it out there:
If there was a car leaving early to get to sluice for a session who'd go?
And who has a car?
Quote from: Maryanne on February 27, 2013, 21:02:48
Throwing it out there:
If there was a car leaving early to get to sluice for a session who'd go?
And who has a car?
I have done in the past and it really makes the day, but im not up for Sluice just yet. I wanna get myself good and healthy first.
Quote from: Tiny Tim on February 27, 2013, 21:06:58
Quote from: Maryanne on February 27, 2013, 21:02:48
Throwing it out there:
If there was a car leaving early to get to sluice for a session who'd go?
And who has a car?
I have done in the past and it really makes the day, but im not up for Sluice just yet. I wanna get myself good and healthy first.
Sounds like a sensible call!
I mite be able to go but if I say yes now can I still pull out later in the week if I can't make it?
I'm probably going to head to sluice early on Saturday for a freestyle session.
I've space for 3 more in the car if anyone's interested I'll only be going to sluice then heading around 1 as I'm off to Barcelona after.:-)
Stephen
Also meant to say i'd be interested in L3 training
Quote from: Mashelle Carty on February 27, 2013, 22:52:01
I mite be able to go but if I say yes now can I still pull out later in the week if I can't make it?
If you have to pull out then you have to pull out, but make sure to let us know.
I'm assuming that since you're signing up it's unlikely that you'll pull out?
SIGN UP IS NOW CLOSED
PLAN
L2 Training
Molly-Claire Gillet
Dave Mulrooney
L2 syllabus: http://canoe.ie/en-us/awardsqualifications/skillsawards.aspx#_Toc286832618
- one change: low brace turn has been replaced with turning on the move
- read through it
- pick out things to work on in the pool (eg anything that involves capsizing)
- pick out things to work on on the river trip (eg the rest)
- tell your (trainee) instructor on the day what you'd like to cover
L3 Training
Ellen McGrane
Deividas Rainys
Katie McLoughlin
Kate Barry
Steven Mulrooney
Garbhan Gorman
Michelle Carty
L3 syllabus: http://canoe.ie/en-us/awardsqualifications/skillsawards.aspx#_Toc286832619
- read through it
- pick out things to work on in the pool (eg anything that involves capsizing)
- pick out things to work on on the river trip (eg the rest)
- tell your (trainee) instructor on the day what you'd like to cover
Rescue
Diarmuid Ryan
Marie Harrington
Briain Gannon
Róisín Mossop
Derv McAuley
Niall Finch
This week there'll be enough second year rescue to cover the features as a group.
- have a rescue talk before the trip
- plan rescue for the trip (ie asses features yourselves, decide where rescue should go)
- have a debrief after
- check out Liffey rescue tips: http://forum.ucdcanoeclub.com/index.php/topic,11351.0.html
- check out rescue development discussion post: http://forum.ucdcanoeclub.com/index.php/topic,11328.0.html
Logging hours
Niall Bouchier
Derv McAuley
Niall Finch
There are three trainees this week, so you have the option of taking a group each (1 x L2, 2 x L3)
Read over the L2 and L3 syllabi to prepare and as (trainee) instructors be prepared to take a proactive role in organising rescue, prioritising using 2nd and 1st years.
Playboating
Maryanne Doyle
Oisín McHugh
I'll be available to consult about rescue and will go where I'm told, however I plan on being ruined from playboating ;)
Quote from: GrampaC on February 27, 2013, 22:56:50
I'm probably going to head to sluice early on Saturday for a freestyle session.
I've space for 3 more in the car if anyone's interested I'll only be going to sluice then heading around 1 as I'm off to Barcelona after.:-)
Stephen
When would you be arriving at sluice? And are you going from UCD?
Quote from: Briain on February 27, 2013, 10:49:12
Yeah I'm not working! Ill be there!
Just to clarify: do you want to work on L3 skills or would you prefer to rescue?
We could put you in a group where you could do both fo course.
Whichever really. I think I'm ok for level 3 stuff!
On which river do we plan on holding the actual level 3 assessments? Is the liffey classed grade 2 or do we need to go to wicklow?
QuoteWhen would you be arriving at sluice? And are you going from UCD?
I can come down and collect anyone from the boathouse. Plan on getting to sluice for 10:30-11:00.
So would be at the boathouse for 10 quickly tie up boats and leave at 10:15 no faffage, no waiting for anyone who's late. Though I will need directions to the boathouse as the last time I was at a boathouse it was in the services yard.
Laters,
Stephen
Quote from: Maryanne on February 28, 2013, 00:00:12
Quote from: Mashelle Carty on February 27, 2013, 22:52:01
I mite be able to go but if I say yes now can I still pull out later in the week if I can't make it?
If you have to pull out then you have to pull out, but make sure to let us know.
I'm assuming that since you're signing up it's unlikely that you'll pull out?
Ye it's unlikely that I'll pukll out just checking that it's ok
I assume we're going to Liffey this Saturday seeing as some people are going to sluice before hand yes ?
Driving might go into sluice this time and fall over.
Quote from: Steven Mul on February 28, 2013, 09:21:39
On which river do we plan on holding the actual level 3 assessments? Is the liffey classed grade 2 or do we need to go to wicklow?
The assessments will be on grade two water, so the Liffey or the Boyne most likely.
Quote from: Deividas.Rainys on February 28, 2013, 09:42:53
I assume we're going to Liffey this Saturday seeing as some people are going to sluice before hand yes ?
I actually just assumed that without asking...we should have a definite answer by this evening.
PLAN FOR SATURDAY
Destination: Liffey
Instructors: Dave O'Reilly & Paddy McGovern
Trainee instructors: Niall Bouchier, Derv McAuley, Niall Finch - READ THIS (http://canoe.ie/en-us/awardsqualifications/skillsawards.aspx#_Toc286832618) AND THIS (http://canoe.ie/en-us/awardsqualifications/skillsawards.aspx#_Toc286832619%3Cbr%20/%3E) AND THIS (http://forum.ucdcanoeclub.com/index.php/topic,11351.0.html)
Rescue: Diarmuid Ryan, Marie Harrington, Róisín Mossop - READ THIS (http://forum.ucdcanoeclub.com/index.php/topic,11351.0.html) AND THIS
(http://forum.ucdcanoeclub.com/index.php/topic,11328.0.html)
Groups:
Honey Badgers READ THIS (http://canoe.ie/en-us/awardsqualifications/skillsawards.aspx#_Toc286832618)
Molly-Claire Gillet
Dave Mulrooney
+ 1 trainee instructor
+ 1 rescue
Thunderpenguins READ THIS (http://canoe.ie/en-us/awardsqualifications/skillsawards.aspx#_Toc286832619)
Briain Gannon
Garbhan Gorman
Ellen McGrane
Katie McLoughlin
+ 1 trainee instructor
+ 1 rescue
Rocktopuses READ THIS (http://canoe.ie/en-us/awardsqualifications/skillsawards.aspx#_Toc286832619)
Steven Mulrooney
Deividas Rainys
Kate Barry
Michelle Carty
+ 1 trainee instructor
+ 1 rescue
Playboating / reserve rescue: Maryanne Doyle, Oisín McHugh, Bill Corbett
...and very important, everybody read THIS (http://www.smiley-faces.org/wallpaper/smiley-face-wallpaper-widescreen-001.jpg)
Pre river trip
- warm up
- safety planning
- L2 and L3 skills trainees' goals
Post river trip
- safety debrief
- L2 skills debrief
- L3 skills debrief
-> in each case: find out what's good and what can get better
Honeybadgers need to watch need to watch This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lls27hu03yw) and of course this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg) very important!
what time do we meet at the boathouse at in the morning?
We're meeting at ten in the morning at le bosthouse
Maryanne has pretty much covered all the bases but theres one or two things I'd like to add for whoever will be in my group whether it's trainees, rescue or level 2 or 3s.
1. Trainee Instructors: Make a plan if you have a few minutes today.
What you want to do. Where you want to do it. What your goals are.
You don't have to write it but I find it really structures my thoughts and my session when I do. (You dont have to say"what next..."). I usually write down all of the features and flat strecches between them and what I plan to do on each. Don't worry too much about it if it doesn't go the way you hoped be flexible and enjoy yourself.
2. Rescue Read over Maryanne's post about rescue if you get a chance. Think in advance about what your going to do for rescue so your being proactive rather reactive. Anticipate where people may capsise, where they may swim and where you want to get people and gear afterwards. Then position yourself accordingly so you can maintain as much lateral momentum as poossible rather than stop start.
Experiment. If you have an idea or a suggestion throw it out there, give it a try. There's lots of ways of tweaking recue setup to suit yourselves.
Work as a team. As the rescue crew, think about working together rather than as individuals to carry out rescue.
Enjoy it. :D
3 Level 2 and Level 3 people Look at the links Maryanne posted to the sylibi. If there's anything your unsure of or want to work on tell us in the morning.
Have fun and try everything. Dont worry too much about the stress of getting everything right, if your getting stuck in and enjoying the river your probably styling it.
Ask questions we cant help if we dont know theres a problem :D
Peace out everyone see you tomorrow,
Dave.
Like.
I mean there isn't a like button and it seems a bit sad to use it on the message board...but how else do I express agreement with/approval of Dave's comment without actually wanting to put any effort into my response.
hmm...
Hey guys,
The feedback about how everyone in the L2 and L3 groups got on was really positive, well done everyone!
One thing that was mentioned was that since it was cold we didn't go through x-rescues or capsize drills, so make sure to practice them in the pool!
As well as anything else that requires capsizing or time in the water (eg roll).
photos from the 2 photographers that were at lucan weir on saturday.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10200262244672858.1073741825.1655379813&type=1
Quote from: oisin.mchugh on March 04, 2013, 21:45:36
photos from the 2 photographers that were at lucan weir on saturday.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10200262244672858.1073741825.1655379813&type=1
Fantastic :) Great idea asking them to send on the photos!
We should have them out again ;)