To all who are attending this year’s Rendezvous, we (the Instruction Volunteers) have a couple of opportunities to offer:
Intermediate Canoeing Workshop. Saturday morning, 8/5/23
- We will work on canoeing maneuvers such as eddy turns, peel-outs, momentum, boat tilt and stroke refinement.
- Helmets and boat flotation are required.
- This class is for those with some moving water canoe experience.
- Space is limited. This will be listed on the sign-up board at the Rendezvous.
Intro to River Safety and Rescue Workshop, Sunday morning, 8/6/23 after the pancake breakfast, of course! We will work on the following, time permitting:
- Defensive & aggressive swimming in current
- Swimming with a paddle
- Throw ropes – throwing and receiving
- Basic wading – individual and group techniques
- Being towed to shore and towing someone
- BRING WARM SWIMMING GEAR (fleece, wetsuit, drysuit). You will be wet a long time and the water is cold.
- Helmets, Closed toe shoes, snug PFDs
- Bring your throw ropes and any extras you may have.
- Space is limited. This will be listed on the sign-up board at the Rendezvous.