Safety & Rescue
A successful kayak rescue could be the difference between life and death. Learn simple kayak rescue skills that work anywhere - from calm water bays to dynamic water environments. These series of Safety and Rescue classes help you to develop a large "tool box" of practical rescue skills that can be used when you need them most. Gain the skill and confidence to preform a rescue and how to manage an incident before it gets out of hand. Take a rescue class each year as a refresher. Although the content is serious, the class is fun!
SEA KAYAK SAFETY & RESCUE — 4 Hours
FEE: US $150.00 - 4 person minimum
Dates:May 19
Prerequisites: Comfortable with wet exits, basic boat handling skills.
In this fun class, you will learn fast and effective rescue skills that can be used while paddling with friends in calm to moderate conditions. This class is intended for the general paddler who ventures out with friends and has not gone through any formal rescue class. You will learn how to keep control of equipment during a rescue and how to get yourself or another paddler back into the kayak and ready to paddle again. Learn the basics of risk assessment to better be able to judge if the environment are right for you and your friends. Call us to arrange a class for yourself and up to 3 of your best kayaking friends!
HOW TO TEACH ROLLING — 2 days
FEE: US $ 280.00
Dates:Jun 26 - 27
Prerequisites: At least one working roll 80% of the time
New in 2012!
Rolling is one of the most sought after skills in paddle sport. If we want to help someone to learn to roll there are some basic concepts of biomechanics and coaching methods that if understood, greatly increases the success of teaching this skill while also decreasing the time it takes students to learn it. Over the last two decades Body Boat Blade has taught hundreds of paddlers a solid efficient roll, most recently we have worked for over 4 years on a research project with biomechanics experts to understand this skill in depth. We want to share this knowledge with people who want to teach this important and fun skill.
FOUNDATION SAFETY & RESCUE TRAINING : BCU FSRT — 2 Days
FEE: US $ 290.00
Dates:Call us at the office to find out about upcoming dates or to set up a private session.
(360) 376 - 5388
Prerequisites: BCU 2 Star Skills
This comprehensive class will give you a large "tool box" of practical rescue skills that can be used on flat water or in advanced conditions. With cutting edge knowledge from coaches with the experience to know what does and doesn't work on the water, you will learn to solve problems that arise during rescues, and which safety products are effective. Risk assessment as a method to avoid needing to do rescues will also be emphasized throughout the course. This class is highly recommended for anyone leading groups or teaching in clubs.
The FSRT is a prerequisite for the BCU coaching curriculum.
DYNAMIC WATER RESCUES & INCIDENT MANAGEMENT — 2 days
FEE: US $ 290.00
Dates:Apr 4 - 5
Prerequisites: Good boat handling skills, psychologically comfortable with water, solid flat water rescues.
New in 2012!
Are you ready to take your rescues from the flat water and test them in the dynamic environment of the sea? In this class we explore all the things we can do to have a fast simple and effective rescue when the environment starts to be a player. Beyond rescues we will also explore other incidents that may simply require a tow to the extreme situation of needing to call for outside help. We will discuss risk assessment and the principles of good leadership so you can avoid needing any of the skills learned in this course. This class is sure to be fun and enlightening!
How To Register
Contact Body Boat Blade with the names and dates of the classes/trips you would like to register for. We can answer all of your questions, talk about class/trip prerequisites and requirements, and get you signed up!
Payment
Body Boat Blade accepts payment with VISA, MasterCard, cash (US only), and checks.
A deposit of 1/2 the class fee is due at the time of registration with the balance due at the time of the class.
Cancelation Policy
You can cancel and receive a full refund, minus a $25.00 office fee, if you cancel 30 days prior to the class date. You will not receive a refund if you cancel less than 30 days prior of the class date, unless we can fill your spot, in which case you get a full refund minus the $25.00 office fee.
Body Boat Blade, International
PO Box 1487
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-5388