The heavy rains passed the night before so this event was well attended by 10 people, there to learn useful things.
John Heiam talked about when and how to do a river rescue.
Norm Fred gave a demonstration of 4 different knots. the Bowline, Sheet Bend, 2 Half Hitches with a round turn and the Trucker's Hitch. Some learned them faster than others. Everyone got a piece of line to practice with at home.
Bowline -Copyright Wikipedia.com
Sheet Bend - Copyright Wikipedia.com
2 1/2 Hitches with a round turn - Copyright Wikipedia.com
Trucker's Hitch - Copyright Wikipedia.com
Then, on the tennis court, we practiced using throw bags, on loan from Backcountry Outfitters. Thanks Sandy.
Next we learned how to remove water from a kayak or canoe and we threw ropes to an actual swimmer in the river. Thanks, John.
It was a good day and I think everyone learned a few new things. Now they can take those skills to their outings and everyone will be able to paddle more safely and be better prepared for rescue situations.
Norm Fred and John Heiam
These action photos were taken by Jocelyn Trepte
