ADVANCED SAFETY CLINIC: 28 and 29 July, 2007
CHOTA will be sponsoring its annual Swift Water Rescue Clinic this July. The class will be held on both the 28th and 29th; Saturday and Sunday. This two day event will be held on the Ocoee and accepts both CHOTA members and non-members. John Miller, an ACA Certified Swift Water Rescue Instructor, will be conducting this clinic for CHOTA.
It does not matter whether you are new to the Ocoee or have been attending the Swift Water Rescue clinic for years, each paddler will walk away from the class better equipped in self rescue or working as a team member in a rescue effort. (A raft will be available for those not comfortable running the Ocoee in a kayak/ inflatable or for those wanting to run the Ocoee in a raft).
If interested please contact David Howard. david.howard@charter.net
Where: On the Ocoee.
For Who: This superb class is
highly recommended for both the experienced and not
so experienced paddler.
Time and place: Dry training will be at
OAR starting Saturday morning around 9:30; changes to this time will be
announced prior to the class.
Camping: We will be staying at
OAR Rafting & Campground (where canoe & kayak school
was based) or at Thunder Rock Campground.
Feel free to come down on Friday; most of the class will be there!
What to Bring: Throw rope, warm river
clothes (you’ll be in the water a lot and will get cold if
not dressed properly. A wetsuit or
drysuit will make you happy), life jacket / safety vest if you
have one, paddle, whistle, rope for
prussic, and webbing (if you came last year - bring what
Chota gave you). John Miller will provide
each student 2 carabineers for use in this class. (Bring your boat in case we train while paddling).
Student Fee: $50.00. Please forward your payment to reserve your
place in the class.
Make checks made out to: CHOTA.
CHOTA
Attn: David Howard
Instructors: John Miller will be our instructor
and we’ll have an assistant instructor for every
5 students. Students are now being accepted.