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Cost: $65.00
Length: Half Day - 4 Hours
ALL PADDLING GEAR PROVIDED or bring your own
FOUNDATION LEVEL: Introductory experience required
Location: This class is offered at our Jantzen Beach Portland location.
This half-day class, held on sheltered water, introduces deep-water rescue techniques for solo and group paddlers. The class covers techniques for solo re-entry of a kayak following a wet exit as well as assisted drain and re-enter rescues involving two or more paddlers. It also covers basic safety concerns and safety-related features of sea kayaks and paddling equipment.
The Rescues class is scheduled periodically throughout the year. Call to reserve your spot in the next class.
Outline: Rescues
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Wet re-entries
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Comfort under water waiting for a rescue
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Re-enter and roll with a paddle float
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On water time
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Practice efficient assisted and solo rescue scenarios
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Contact towing
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Swimming with your boat
On the water, You Will Need:
- Tennis shoes or river sandals with wool socks or wetsuit booties
- Sunglasses with retention device (i.e. Croakies, Chums, etc)
- Sunscreen (SPF 30), lip balm (SPF 15)
- Sun hat, rain hat, and/or fleece hat
- Synthetic top and bottom (thermal underwear, heavier wt. for cooler weather)
- Rain coat and rain pants
- Nylon shorts and/or swimsuit
- Water bottle (1 quart)
- Towel and change of clothes for ride home
- Lunch and snacks
Optional Gear:
- Camera with film, batteries and dry storage
Meeting Place/Directions:
Rescues classes meet at the Jantzen Beach store in N. Portland. You will receive detailed instructions and a map with your confirmation packet.
If you have any questions about what to bring please contact us. Alder Creek has a full line of paddling equipment and accessories. We would be happy to assist you in getting outfitted for your trip. Please remember to keep your personal gear to a minimum, but keep your comfort in mind. Remember the goal is to travel light and efficiently.
Call for more information.
Reservations: 888.571.4545
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