Safety Session

mfdanko99 · 03-08-2017, 01:23 PM

Steve Lukco is unable to attend this event. We will still be using the pool. There will be a Custodian there to check in on us. We will have to pay the Custodian fee of 45.

I will cover it up front and hopefully get a vote to get reimbursed

Basic Canoeing & Kayaking Safety Session.
When- Sunday March 12th

Where-Warren G Harding High School Swimming Pool 860 Elm Road, NE Warren, OH 44483

GPS 41.244004, -80.805962

Time-10am - 1pm
For this event we will ask members to try to keep kayak 14ft in length or under do to maneuverability and safety of others.
If we have any members bring there canoe I would ask for the Canoes to only be in the water at the same time with no Kayaks in the water incase the canoes want to practice flipping and canoe over canoe rescue.
This event is geared to all new members and other member to brush up on skills or pass on tips to newer paddlers.
The purpose of the event covers the VERY BASICS of kayaking.

Topics Covered

Cold Water Safety Gear- We live in Northeast Ohio and Western PA, we are use to cold temperatures; but what should I wear for a paddle in the cold???

Life Vest- Does your vest fit properly? Can it hold you up in water with out swimming? Importance of wearing a vest in case you do flip.

Entering & Exiting a Kayak- Sounds simple, but most accidents and injuries do happen at these two points.

Kayak over Kayak / Canoe over Canoe Rescue- For members who enjoy a nice easy paddle on a lake or a slow wide moving river this one is for you. What to do if you flip in open water and going to shore isn't a option.

If time allows it we can go over a basic forward stroke, reverse stroke and some turning strokes specially for newer paddlers.

WE ARE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO USE WARREN HARDING SWIMMING POOL-PLEASE WASH ALL BOATS!!!
Mike Danko

03-08-2017, 01:23 PM	#1
mfdanko99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Champion, OH Posts: 1,280 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Safety Session Steve Lukco is unable to attend this event. We will still be using the pool. There will be a Custodian there to check in on us. We will have to pay the Custodian fee of 45. I will cover it up front and hopefully get a vote to get reimbursed Basic Canoeing & Kayaking Safety Session. When- Sunday March 12th Where-Warren G Harding High School Swimming Pool 860 Elm Road, NE Warren, OH 44483 GPS 41.244004, -80.805962 Time-10am - 1pm For this event we will ask members to try to keep kayak 14ft in length or under do to maneuverability and safety of others. If we have any members bring there canoe I would ask for the Canoes to only be in the water at the same time with no Kayaks in the water incase the canoes want to practice flipping and canoe over canoe rescue. This event is geared to all new members and other member to brush up on skills or pass on tips to newer paddlers. The purpose of the event covers the VERY BASICS of kayaking. Topics Covered Cold Water Safety Gear- We live in Northeast Ohio and Western PA, we are use to cold temperatures; but what should I wear for a paddle in the cold??? Life Vest- Does your vest fit properly? Can it hold you up in water with out swimming? Importance of wearing a vest in case you do flip. Entering & Exiting a Kayak- Sounds simple, but most accidents and injuries do happen at these two points. Kayak over Kayak / Canoe over Canoe Rescue- For members who enjoy a nice easy paddle on a lake or a slow wide moving river this one is for you. What to do if you flip in open water and going to shore isn't a option. If time allows it we can go over a basic forward stroke, reverse stroke and some turning strokes specially for newer paddlers. WE ARE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO USE WARREN HARDING SWIMMING POOL-PLEASE WASH ALL BOATS!!! Mike Danko