Safety and Rescue
Friday June 24, 2016 - Saturday June 25, 2016 05:00am-04:59am
Event type:
Paddle
County:
Dutchess
Address:
Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park
Staatsburg, NY 12580
41.8413° -73.9404°
Staatsburg, NY 12580
41.8413° -73.9404°
Description:
This program provides paddlers with the necessary safety awareness to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
In addition, it provides paddlers with the rescue skills they can use to help themselves and/or others in difficulty.
The rescue skills covered will include;
Group rescues
Self rescues
Eskimo rescues
All in rescue
Rescuing a trapped paddler
Short and long tows
Swimming with your kayak
Carrying a swimmer on your kayak
​and more.
​
It is important to have the equivalent of our good basic paddling skills and a willingness to capsize to get the most from this program.
In addition, it provides paddlers with the rescue skills they can use to help themselves and/or others in difficulty.
The rescue skills covered will include;
Group rescues
Self rescues
Eskimo rescues
All in rescue
Rescuing a trapped paddler
Short and long tows
Swimming with your kayak
Carrying a swimmer on your kayak
​and more.
​
It is important to have the equivalent of our good basic paddling skills and a willingness to capsize to get the most from this program.
Contact Information
Sponsored by:
Atlantic Kayak Tours
Contact email:
Website:
Event Registration
Advanced registration required?
Yes
Registration info:
See website for more information on registration, times, and costs.
Additional Information
Equiment needs:
Provide Your Own
Food provided?
No
Wheelchair accessible?
No
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