KAYAK: Intermediate: Introduction to Sea Kayak Rescues

  • July 01, 2023
  • 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Manhattan Ave Street End Park, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
  • 2

Registration

  • Registering as a Kayak Paddler. Make sure you've been assessed for the skill level of this trip before registering.
  • Only select this if you have been assessed as a NBCB Kayak Trip Assistant.
Registration is closed


Introduction to Sea Kayak Rescues

  • Skill level: Intermediate (see what this means here)
  • Meet:  12:30 PM sharp at Manhattan Avenue Street-End Park
  • Launch Kayaks: 1:15 PM
  • Slack to Flood: 2:49 PM at Williamsburg Bridge
  • Return & Release: 4:30 PM
  • Trip leader: Matt D ( mdundas at gmail dot com )
  • What to wear and bring


Being able to get back in your boat quickly and efficiently is an essential safety skill for intermediates.  It will make you a more confident and safer paddler!
We're going to have fun down in Bushwick Inlet.  We'll cover the basics of rescuing and being rescued.  Once everyone gets the hang of it, we might even time ourselves and see if we can do it in under 60 seconds!

  • For intermediates ( especially those who recently graduated from beginner! ), this is an excellent opportunity to get used to participating efficiently in an assisted rescue.

  • For TLs and TAs this a chance to refresh your rescuing skills and build up that muscle memory for quickly getting a paddler back in their boat!

We encourage everyone to get wet.  It will be fun and safe.  We anticipate warm weather and warmer water temperatures by July 1st.  We ask that you don't wear any cotton, and also bring a change of clothes.  We'll have extra layers available on hand in case anyone gets cold.

Topics:

  • Standard deep water rescue ( "T" rescue )
  • Toggle Tow rescue
  • Bow rescue (optional)