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•••••Ok, I've had a Saturday free up. Originally I stated that these would start after Christmas, however, many new paddlers have not yet paddled a winter and I think it's a perfect time to teach a clinic about winter gear and rescue scenarios that pertain to cold paddling. I will also teach several other topics as well. You guys telle what topics you want to learn! This clinic will probably be longer than two hours since it's the first one. It will be in the Little Rock area. I'm searching for a church gym or large classroom. Once I know the exact place, I will let you know. Lunch will be provided. Those will be a ton of fun and a chance to meet others. If you want to learn or brush up on how to prepare for winter paddling, rescue, and survival, then mark your calendar for December 13 at 12:00pm. The course few will be $15 and right now I don't plan to limit the class size. If your interested please email me at clay@steepcreekrescue.com. This will give me an idea on class size. If not enough are interested, then we will postpone to a later date. Also if any instructors would like to help, you would be greatly appreciated!••

I'm planning on doing some short two hour clinics this winter. Probably after the holidays. These will be held either on an evening during the week or on a Saturday depending on student demand. These clinics will be good refreshers, but also for those who just don't have the time to take a full weekend course. The clinics will have topics such as knots and anchors, boat unpinning, trip planning and rescue organization, how to survive a night, live bait, etc. These will be dry land with maybe a pool session for live bait. It will be a minimal fee to cover use of facilities and maybe snacks. Thinking $10-$15. These will only happen if there is enough demand. Please comment if your interested and I'll start working on a schedule.

I'm in. When ever you figure out what you wanna do let me know.

Bumpity bump. 1st clinic is Dec 13 in Little Rock.

Along with winter gear, survival, and rescue, I will also be teaching a refresher on knots. If your new to swiftwater rescue or paddlng, no problem! Come on and join us. This class is for everyone.

I'm hosting a mini clinic next Saturday the 13th in Little Rock, AR at Trinity United Methodist church at Evergreen and Mississippi at 2:30pm. We will have use of the gym. I will be teaching winter paddling preparedness, rescue, and survival. I will also teach a knot and z drag refresher. Newbies to oldies are welcome! The fee is $15 and includes snacks and refreshments. ACA Instructors get in free so come help if you need hours.
Bring your gear, dry suit, pfd, etc and I'll show you how to use it. No need to bring your boat or paddle. Message me or email me at clay@steepcreekrescue.com or just show up.

Still spots open. Come learn how to build a fire from a crayon. How to stay warm in your dry suit overnight. How to pack for a day on frigid water. How to prepare for a bad accident on the water and many more. It will be fun and free snacks and drinks. Bring your kids so they know how to save your cold butt.

Reminder: Tomorrow's SWR mini clinic will be in Little Rock, AR at Trinity United Methodist church at Evergreen and Mississippi at 2:30pm. We will have use of the gym. This class will focus on winter paddling. Prep, precautions, rescue, and survival. We will also be giving a z drag refresher. Bring what winter paddling gear you have except a boat and paddle. Come one, come all. No reservation required. Fee is $15.

Reminder: Tomorrow's SWR mini clinic will be in Little Rock, AR at Trinity United Methodist church at Evergreen and Mississippi at 2:30pm. We will have use of the gym. This class will focus on winter paddling. Prep, precautions, rescue, and survival. We will also be giving a z drag refresher. Bring what winter paddling gear you have except a boat and paddle. Come one, come all. No reservation required. Fee is $15.