Nick wrote: <snip> >We are going to put 'useful info' on the back. We have a list of ideas (eg weather >forecast ph. numbers). But if you were a trip leader what would you like to see on >this back side? Anything you think you might need to jog your memory about tides, >navigation, weather or whatever, or something you might need to know in an emergency, >or any last minute bit of info you might need to get/call for. I came up with a _Leader Check List_ a couple of years ago for our club. It was developed for day trips in local Canadian waters. It may be redundant to what you have or has been suggested on PW since your post, but I'll add my list just the same and you can take from it what you like: Important No boats in water prior to group talk Safety talk with group must be done at launch site Leader should pre-qualify requirements prior to arrival Check list overlaps for marine and inland waters Boat Secure buoyancy, fore/aft (sealed hatches or float bags)? Sound hull, deck, and sprayskirt? Self-rescue aides? Bailer or bilge pump? Spare paddle, accessible on deck? Towline/throwbag? Paddler Canadian approved lifejacket/pfd of appropriate size/fit? Immersion suit, or clothing suitable for conditions? Rain gear, warm change of cloths in waterproof bag? Head gear (helmet, hat for cold/rain/sun)? Pogies or paddling gloves? personal gear, eye glass retainers? Basic Equipment Distress signals (flares, watertight light, signal mirror)? Sound signaling device (if visibility restricted), whistle? Survival kit (knife, matches, first aid, etc.)? Fresh water/drink and snack/emergency rations? Basic Safety Have you determined everyone can perform a wet exit? Do you know everyone's name/experience level? Have you done a head/boat count? Have you assigned experienced paddlers to novices where needed? Have you appointed leads and sweeps? Have you clearly communicated routes, rendezvous, eddy-out instructions? Do you know water conditions, weather forecasts, tide/currents? Do you have a method for rewarming a hypothermia victim? Are there any medical conditions/injury restrictions? Have you solicited any remaining questions? Do you know the canadian Coast Guard's minimum standards for group travel? Additionally, we also came up with a Float Plan. The text below looks odd, as it is lifted from an official form: Important Completion of the form is an essential responsibility Give a copy to a responsible individual, retain copy for vehicle Ex[lian extenuating circumstances/delays to above individual Float plan alterations should be relayed to above individual Call the Rescue Coordination Centre at 1-800-567-5111 or cellular *311 if overdue Paddler Information Is this a solo trip? If no, provide details on back (names, kayaks/gear) Level of experience _Novice _Intermediate _Advanced Name of paddler (family name) Given names Telephone number Wk Hm Health Insurance Number Gender _Male _Female Date of Birth Residential address of paddler Contact name in case of emergency Telephone number Wk Hm Is the above contact your next of kin? _Yes _No (If NO, provide name/phone) Does the above contact have your float plan? _Yes _No(If NO, provide name?phone) Destination Details Launch site details: Exact location Will you be returning to launch site? If No, provide details Your vehicle description Make/Model Colour License Plate Number Trip Commencement date Intended launch time Intended return date Brief description of trip (route, layovers/overnight camping areas if known, alternative plans) Equipment details Type of canoe or kayak Make/model/colour Registration number Special gear/safety equipment (flares, etc) Communication equipment Call numbers Time of day for radio check Immersion gear colour of PFD colour of clothing Food/water supply (maximum number of days you can sustain yourself) Are you carrying shelter? Are you carrying an emergency locator transmitter? Hope some of this is useful. BTW, my 6 year old daughter asked on Boxing Day if all the candy she was eating was causing her to be hyper. I said yes. She said did that mean she would get hyperthermia :-) BC'in Ya Doug Lloyd *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Dec 27 1999 - 22:29:26 PST
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