Re: [Paddlewise] Advanced Rescue Clinic

Clyde; 
There really is no reason to come here for one of these clinics.  If you
will look at the different subjects it is simply a matter of working on
individual skills anytime you find yourself on the water with a wet or
dry suit on.  At the end of your next paddle, or during it for that
matter, pick a topic and work on it.  Here's and example:
Next time you are doing a day paddle pre-arrange with a friend to remove
your back hatch cover and hide it in yours or his boat.  Next, lean on
his boat and let your hatch fill with water.  (You'll be surprised how
long you can stay in your boat with either the front or back compartment
filled.  It's kind of like riding a bronco.)  At this point you start
hollering and get everyones attention.  When they gather around you can
demo a curl rescue (I can describe it if you are unfamiliar with the
curl), or you can let them try to come up with a way to empty your boat
(you'll see some pretty creative ideas).  Once you are back in your boat
you can now have a discussion on how you are going to keep water out of
your hatch.  Again, you'll see some creative thinking.  When you're done
you can discuss what you've learned.  If the people you paddle with are
like those I paddle with, they will, before the day is out, be wanting
to try the curl themselves.  
Do some of these types of drills and next thing you know you'll be
teaching the clinic yourself.
Once again, if there is anything you or anyone wants me to elaborate on
I'd be happy to do so.  (I'm thinking I would rather explain it question
by question or topic by topic rather than go into great detail about
everything all at once.)
John Winskill


Sisler, Clyde wrote:
> 
> > Each of these topics can be described in further detail if anyone is
> > interested.
> >
>         John,
> 
>         Your clinics certainly seem comprehensive.  More so even than
> the commercial outfits I've looked at in the past.  Sounds like they
> would definately be worth making a long trip for.
> 
>         Clyde
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