Basic Water Rescue and Small Watercraft Training - Effingham County
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Date: Sat May 02, 8:30 AM EST - Sat May 02, 4:00 PM EST
Category:
  • Adult Training
Level:
  • Ambassadors,
  • Seniors,
  • Volunteers

In this training, we'll learn what's needed to safely take Girl Scouts canoeing or kayaking. Topics will include basic water rescue techniques, safety procedures and equipment, instruction in canoe and kayak strokes and techniques, and what you need to prepare girls for a day trip on the water. We'll cover safety information and travel on the water ourselves.  Bring a bag lunch, water, and suitable clothing.

 

You are welcome to tent camp at Camp Low Friday and/.or Saturday if you are traveling from out of town. Please reach out to Stephanie for more information,  Sfroncak@yahoo.com.

 

 

Prerequisite: Basic Water Rescue online course in gsLearn.  After registering, you will receive this course in your myGS/gsLearn account. Additional details will be sent closer to the training date.  

 

     The day will include activities that require the participants to be in the water (wet exit, safety, and assisted rescues).  Please come prepared with clothing/bathing suit to wear in the water and dry clothing to change into afterward.

o Dress in layers for the weather and to be in the water during rescue practice - NO cotton.

o Layer synthetic blend top. Synthetic-type pants (no jeans or cotton).

o Shoes that can get wet and will stay on in the water, cover toes/heels (no flip/flops/crocs)

o Bring a towel and change of clothing

* Lunch and Beverage

* Snack and Water

* Paper/notebook and pen/pencil