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Committee Announcements => Announcements => Topic started by: Matt on November 05, 2008, 17:14:07

Title: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: Matt on November 05, 2008, 17:14:07
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
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: Karen on November 05, 2008, 17:25:45
I'd do the Sunday if I'm eligible. What sort of level is this for?
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: kill on November 05, 2008, 17:36:20
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.
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: Evan on November 05, 2008, 18:21:41
I'll do the rsr on Sunday
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: Bill C on November 05, 2008, 21:25:27
How would I get my boat there from the clubhouse?
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: kjt on November 05, 2008, 22:19:56
How would I get my boat there from the clubhouse?

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


(http://www.gonomad.com/womens/0710/peru-images/donkey-kayak.jpg)
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: caz on November 05, 2008, 22:28:38
http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.jsp?MemberId=425487293&PhotoAlbumId=6141101609&PhotoId=6141137351

or how i used to do it!!
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: kjt on November 05, 2008, 23:28:50
or how i used to do it!!

(http://file039a.bebo.com/10/large/2007/11/18/14/425487293a6141137351l.jpg)
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: Matt on November 06, 2008, 08:16:18
How would I get my boat there from the clubhouse?

You dont need a boat for the RSR on Sunday
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: Nuala on November 06, 2008, 09:23:48
I might be interested.

Is it that they supply boats or is it all based outside of boats. What gear is needed?
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: Matt on November 06, 2008, 10:05:53
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
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: JODY on November 06, 2008, 10:15:55
Outline for all these courses are on the icu website.

http://www.canoe.ie/Portals/32/Skills%20Awards/RSR%201.doc (http://www.canoe.ie/Portals/32/Skills%20Awards/RSR%201.doc)
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: Karen on November 06, 2008, 11:08:27
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?
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: Monkey Loving Bob on November 06, 2008, 11:13:51
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...
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: Jim on November 06, 2008, 11:56:56
Simon Barry's personal kayak-carrying burro in Mexico...

(http://www.mananamanana.com/images/scotland/dscf0018.jpg)

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

Jim.
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: Dave B on November 06, 2008, 12:54:13
karen you should probably just buy that stuff.. it shouldn't cost too much, maybe about 30 euro, and what's the point in doing a course that teaches you to use that equipment if your not going to have that equipment with you on the river??? just a thought...
Title: Re: Free level 3 assessment and RSR 1 training this weekend
Post by: Douchier on November 07, 2008, 15:43:10
Sign me up for sunday, what do I need to bring?