Whitewater Rescue fun day NWA 8/6

[paddledog]

In an effort to beat the heat and get back into the water
the Northwest Chapter is hosting a Whitewater Rescue fun day!!!!
This will be a day long exercise in honing basic rescue skills.
We will be covering swimming, rope throwing, knot tying and other
beginning rescue skills.
Think of this as an intro to SWR. The next step would be to take
the weekend long SWR course.
There will be no charge for the day however we will require participants to sign up
in an effort to judge the number of participants. If we get enough we will
schedule another day soon.

When: Saturday August 6th Starting at 10 am ending 5'ish.
Where: Illinois river, Fishers Ford.

Contact me to sign up or ask a question.
IM through the board or e-mail me here:
nwaaccvp at gmail.com

[Regud]

Thanks Steve!

I'll be there.

[Graham Osborn]

Sign me up jefe!

[paddledog]

I will have further info on this topic
tonight at the NWA chapter meeting........

[paddledog]

Course Objectives:
Promote proactive prevention of river accidents and injuries.
Develop and practice key self-rescue skills.
Focus on fast, low-risk strategies for early management of river accidents.
Practice methods for recovering swimmers, and loose boats and equipment.



Essential Eligibility Criteria:
In order to participate in the course, each participant must satisfy the following essential eligibility criteria:
Be able to independently participate in all individual skills and activities while also maintaining an appropriate and safe body position
Be able to hold their breath while under water and, while in the water wearing a properly fitted life jacket, be able to independently turn from a face down to a face up position keeping their head above water
Be able to effectively communicate with the instructor and other course participants
Be able to manage all personal care independently, or with the assistance of a companion
Be able to manage all personal mobility independently, or with the assistance of a companion



Course Prerequisites:
All paddle craft are welcome. Boaters should be able to competently maneuver their craft in class II rapids. Participants should be in good health and overall fitness, possess solid swimming ability, and be comfortable swimming in moving current during river drills. Participants should dress appropriately for weather and temperature and expect to be in the water for extended periods of time.


Minimum personal equipment for class:
PFD designed for whitewater use, whitewater helmet, protective clothing suitable for extended swimming in season appropriate water, protective footwear, whistle and throw rope. Boat and paddle would be nice for any post course boating but not necessary for the course.

Please remember to bring a lunch, snacks and a water bottle.
We will have exclusive access to the field on the river right below the bridge.
Access is from the north side of the condemned bridge.

Here is a map from Fayetteville.

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Contact me with any questions or to sign up.

[cpresoz]

I'm in. Please sign me up!

[tomOzarkVideo]

trying to lock it in.. I should know something soon.

[Victor Caballeros]

I would like to Join your Event please!

[Bulldog Nelson]

Im in!

[paddledog]

I have room for two more.......

[tomOzarkVideo]

I'm in +1

[paddledog]

OK, That's it for this session. Registration is closed.
I am starting a list that will serve as an on-call list this class,
and as first in line for next session.
Email or IM me to get on the back up list.
Thanks to all who have spoke up. It's gonna be a great fun day.
I will post back with class picks/video.
Thanks.
Steve

[arkhiker72]

I'm in....if there's any room.

[tomOzarkVideo]

Anybody have a 194cm WW paddle that i can use on Saturday?

My powerhouse got delayed by 10 days... Booooooooo!

[paddledog]

And a good time was had by all .
River was cool and running,
Students were fun and enthusiastic.

Thanks to everyone who participated.
Especially to my guest instructors.
Arthur, Sean and Tom.
Let's all do it again soon.
Steve