Part 1 - Rescue Skills
The Rescue Skills lesson is taught in the pool. It can be either an excellent refresher for those who have previously taken a pool course or those with paddling experience, or the first step towards a Paddle Canada Flatwater certificate.
For your own peace of mind and safety, it is vitally important that you learn to get out of your boat in a capsize situation and then how to get back into your kayak quickly and efficiently. We have developed a new technique for reentry that is easy to learn and not as reliant on upper body strength of most standard techniques being taught elsewhere. Emphasis is placed on the assisted rescue incorporating the use of a paddling partner, although there is usually time to teach the self reentry as well.
To book a Part 1: Rescue Skills lesson:
In the Comox Valley call the CRA 250-338-5371
In Campbell River call CR Parks and Rec 250-923-7911
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What You'll Learn
- Controlled wet exit
- Assisted reentry and T-rescue
- Rafting
- Self reentry
- An introduction to the Eskimo bow rescue
What to bring
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Optional: wetsuit if prone to getting cold, goggles / mask.
- Thermos w/ hot drink
- Goggles
- Nose plugs
When and Where:
In the Comox Valley (scroll farther for Campbell River)
- Feb. 24 Tuesday 8 pm - 9:30 pm Aquatic Center (Ryan Rd)
- March 12 Thursday 8 pm - 9:30 pm Aquatic Center (Ryan Rd)
- March 26 Thursday 8 pm - 9:30 pm Aquatic Center (Ryan Rd)
- April 9 Thursday 8 pm - 9:30 pm Aquatic Center (Ryan Rd)
- April 14 Tuesday 8 pm - 9:30 pm Aquatic Center (Ryan Rd)
- April 16 Thursday 8 pm - 9:30 pm Aquatic Center (Ryan Rd)
- April 23 Thursday 8 pm - 9:30 pm Aquatic Center (Ryan Rd)
- April 28 Tuesday 8 pm - 9:30 pm Aquatic Center (Ryan Rd)
- May 7 Thursday 8 pm - 9:30 pm Aquatic Center (Ryan Rd)
- May 14 Thursday 8 pm - 9:30 pm Aquatic Center (Ryan Rd)
- May 19 Tuesday 8 pm - 9:30 pm Aquatic Center (Ryan Rd)
- May 21 Thursday 8 pm - 9:30 pm Aquatic Center (Ryan Rd)
- May 26 Tuesday 8 pm - 9:30 pm Aquatic Center (Ryan Rd)
Dates for June, July and August at the Courtenay Outdoor Pool will be posted here when they are finalized.
In Campbell River:
- June 7 Sunday 10 am - 12 pm Centennial Pool (outdoor pool)
- June 11 Thursday 7 pm - 9 pm Centennial Pool (outdoor pool)
- June 16 Tuesday 7 pm - 9 pm Centennial Pool (outdoor pool)
- June 20 Saturday 10 am - 12 pm Centennial Pool (outdoor pool)
- July 5 Sunday 10 am - 12 pm Centennial Pool (outdoor pool)
- July 18 Sunday 10 am - 12 pm Centennial Pool (outdoor pool)
- July 26 Sunday 10 am - 12 pm Centennial Pool (outdoor pool)
- August 9 Sunday 10 am - 12 pm Centennial Pool (outdoor pool)
- August 22 Saturday 10 am - 12 pm Centennial Pool (outdoor pool)
- August 30 Sunday 10 am - 12 pm Centennial Pool (outdoor pool)
To Sign up:
To book a Part 1: Rescue Skills lesson:
In the Comox Valley call the CRA 250-338-5371
In Campbell River call CR Parks and Rec 250-923-7911
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