Kayak Course

19WCYC - Sea Kayak Basic Training

DESCRIPTION:

Part 1 - Pool Training (approx two hours - 19 Wing Rec Centre, indoor pool):
*Bring swimsuit & towel.
a. Sea kayak safety briefing;
b. Roll kayak over and eject safely;
c. Roll kayak over and recover with assistance;
d. Roll kayak over, eject, and re-enter kayak with assistance; and
e. Re-enter kayak without assistance using paddle float.

Part 2 - Sea Training (approx two hours - HMCS Quadra, B72 19WCYC Clubhouse)
*Bring water sandals (or old runners) & sports clothing that can get wet.
a. Intro to clubhouse, kayak shed, and kayaking equipment;
b. Kayak sign-out procedures;
c. Safety lecture;
d. Group sea kayak; and
e. Kayak clean-up and return to storage procedures.

COSTS:

19WCYC annual membership: $60 Regular/ $65 Ordinary/ $85 Associate per family (dependants included)
+ Annual kayak rental fee: $50 per family (dependants included)
+ One-time Kayak Basic Training fee: $30 per person (mandatory for all participants, including dependants)

**NOTE** - Exemption from the Pool Training (and $30 Training Fee) is on a case-by-case basis for members who can prove previous training or extensive on-water experience. Part 2 is mandatory regardless. Exemptions are at the discretion of the Kayak Captain.

PROCEDURE:

a. Bring completed 19WCYC membership form & waiver, and payment (cheque to "Base Fund") to:
Donna Gallant, B22, WPSO, local 8293, DONNA.GALLANT@forces.gc.ca
b. Once your payment is confirmed, you will receive notification of every upcoming Training Session;
c. When you are positive that you can attend a Training Session, book your spot with the Kayak Training Coordinator:  Trevor Espenant, B306, DCC, local 7915, trevor.espenant@dcc-cdc.gc.ca 

**NOTE** - If you cannot attend your scheduled session, contact the Coordinator ASAP - if the club cannot fill your spot, then you will not receive a refund on your Training Fee (the club still needs to pay for the pool rental).

SCHEDULE:

Dates will be organized when there are sufficient paid trainees to fill a session (8 pers).
Generally, timings will be:
Part 1 - Thursday Evenings, 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Part 2 - Friday Afternoons, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

>>>>>>>>Any questions, please contact the Training Coordinator (contact info above).