Coaches: Jill Lingard & Scott Jantz
Location: Fort De Soto Park, located at 3500 Pinellas Bayway S in Tierra Verde. As you enter the park, turn left at the flagpole and drive past the sign to East Beach to park at the end of that arm of the peninsula. (Note: East Beach itself has restroom facilities.)
Date/Time: Saturday, July 12. Arrive by 7:30 a.m. to gear up and be ready to launch by 8:00. We'll finish between 11:00-noon.
Description: This is Part Two in our summer of rescues and attempt to stay wet in hot summer conditions. We'll focus more on various SELF rescues this time, utilizing assistive tools like paddle floats and stirrups as needed. As time and interest permits, we may get to the "ultimate self-rescue"--the roll or re-enter and roll.
This session is open to paddlers of all skill levels and sit-in or sit-on-top kayaks. No worries if you didn't attend our June training--we'll start where you are.
What to bring: The usual paddling gear, plus a spray skirt, stirrup, and paddle float if you have them. Nose plugs or a dive mask may be useful for those looking to practice rolls. Coaches will bring some extra paddle floats and stirrups to lend out as needed. Participants must wear a PFD and should bring plenty to drink.
If you have any medical issues that might impact your rescue practice, please notify leaders before the trip so that they can be best equipped to assist you as needed.
If your plans to participate change, please cancel on the website so that people on the waitlist can join the class.
Questions? Contact Jill at jill.lingard@gmail.com or 352-665-1776 or Scott Jantz at scottjantz2@gmail.com or 386-853-5159.