July Kayaking Skills Practice
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Join us for this free kayak skills practice, session sponsored by South Florida Paddlers!
Let's get wet!
What is your favorite method for kayak rescue? Many of you have been solo-kayaking. When was the last time you practiced self rescues? Which is your preferred method for self rescue? On an assisted T-rescue and re-entry, which re-entry method do you prefer? We will be doing demos and live practices of Wet Exit/T-Rescue/re-entry, Scoop Rescue, Cowboy/Cowgirl Scramble Self Rescue (paddle-float assisted and free-style), Paddle Float Assisted Self Rescues including Heel Hook technique, conventional technique, and Witch's Broom, and if everything else fails, the Hand of God rescue!
We’ll be reviewing and clarifying the new classification system for Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), and how the new classes map to the old Coast Guard PFD “Type” system.
Do you know the proper way to use a Tow Belt? Do you own a Tow Belt? How do you get a "swimmer" back to their kayak if they were separated from their kayak after a capsize?
JIMBO’S LAGOON:
We will be meeting at Virginia Key Beach North Point Park, next to the “lagoon”. The lagoon called Lamar Lake (Jimbo’s Lagoon for the old timers…), is a prime, sheltered location, which is ideal for paddling skills practice. If you wish to practice Paddle Float Rescues, then bring a paddle float. We will also have extra paddle floats for you to borrow.
GENERAL SKILLS:
If there is a particular skill you are interested in practicing, then please let us know. We will make every effort to assist you. ACA-Certified Kayaking Instructors will be present, to support the session.
WILDLIFE
Please be respectful of ALL wildlife in the lagoon, and surrounding areas.
PFD Policy:
All participants must wear a PFD, fully buckled or zippered, and properly fitted, and carry a signaling device (such as a whistle), while on the water. No exceptions!
MEETING TIME:
Please plan to arrive between 9:00 AM. and 9:30 AM. The Skill Session will start PROMPTLY at 9:30 AM.
WHERE:
Virginia Key Beach North Point Park
3801 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd
Miami, Florida 33149
(Virginia Key)
What3Words location:
barns.seasonally.lives
GPS Coordinates
25°44’50.3448”N
80°8’45.9168”W
Note: Use the exact “street address” provided above, for GPS/map navigation purposes. The venue is on VIRGINIA KEY (Virginia Key is not the same as Key Biscayne).
LEVEL:
This skills session is open to sea kayaks, sit-on-top kayaks, inflatables, and recreational kayaks WITH BULKHEADS and flotation.
SKILL LEVEL:
This session is open to paddlers of all skill levels.
LET US KNOW!
If there is any particular skill, stroke, maneuver, rescue, etc., that you'd like practice, then PLEASE LET US KNOW! Your host will be present for the whole day for any special request.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring our kayak and related gear (we do not provide kayaks). Bring sunblock, bug spray, and plenty of fluids. A PFD and sounding device must be worn on the water to participate in this event (no exceptions). Bring snacks (food is fuel...). BRING WATER. Bring snacks or light lunch, depending on how long you plan to stay.
FACILITIES:
The Bathroom Facility, and outdoor showers at the PADL, Inc. concession will be available for this event (Note: This is not a PADL, Inc. event. Please respect the PADL facilities.
PARKING:
Please park on the lots on either side of the PADL, Inc. complex. There is an $8.00 Fee to enter the park.
Event Fee:
This is a FREE EVENT, provided as a Public Service to the paddling community, courtesy of South Florida Paddlers, and ACA Certified Instructors. There is no fee for this event, other than the park entrance fee of $8.00. This will be an INSURED event. Insurance is already paid by the Florida Paddling Trails Association.
DISCLAIMER:
Each attendee is responsible for their own safety and preparedness. Participants acknowledge that kayaking has inherent risks that can result in accident, injury, and possibly even death. Participants, their heirs, their executors, and administrators, waive all and any claim, right, or course of action, against South Florida Paddlers, and the organizer of this event, for or rising out of loss of life, or injury, damage, or loss of any description whatsoever, which may be suffered, or sustained of, or consequent of, participation in this activity. You are at your own risk. By clicking "Going" on the event, you accept these terms. This event will be insured through American Canoe Association. Participants will be required to sign an ACA waiver, which will be provided at the event location.
Let's get wet!
What is your favorite method for kayak rescue? Many of you have been solo-kayaking. When was the last time you practiced self rescues? Which is your preferred method for self rescue? On an assisted T-rescue and re-entry, which re-entry method do you prefer? We will be doing demos and live practices of Wet Exit/T-Rescue/re-entry, Scoop Rescue, Cowboy/Cowgirl Scramble Self Rescue (paddle-float assisted and free-style), Paddle Float Assisted Self Rescues including Heel Hook technique, conventional technique, and Witch's Broom, and if everything else fails, the Hand of God rescue!
We’ll be reviewing and clarifying the new classification system for Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), and how the new classes map to the old Coast Guard PFD “Type” system.
Do you know the proper way to use a Tow Belt? Do you own a Tow Belt? How do you get a "swimmer" back to their kayak if they were separated from their kayak after a capsize?
JIMBO’S LAGOON:
We will be meeting at Virginia Key Beach North Point Park, next to the “lagoon”. The lagoon called Lamar Lake (Jimbo’s Lagoon for the old timers…), is a prime, sheltered location, which is ideal for paddling skills practice. If you wish to practice Paddle Float Rescues, then bring a paddle float. We will also have extra paddle floats for you to borrow.
GENERAL SKILLS:
If there is a particular skill you are interested in practicing, then please let us know. We will make every effort to assist you. ACA-Certified Kayaking Instructors will be present, to support the session.
WILDLIFE
Please be respectful of ALL wildlife in the lagoon, and surrounding areas.
PFD Policy:
All participants must wear a PFD, fully buckled or zippered, and properly fitted, and carry a signaling device (such as a whistle), while on the water. No exceptions!
MEETING TIME:
Please plan to arrive between 9:00 AM. and 9:30 AM. The Skill Session will start PROMPTLY at 9:30 AM.
WHERE:
Virginia Key Beach North Point Park
3801 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd
Miami, Florida 33149
(Virginia Key)
What3Words location:
barns.seasonally.lives
GPS Coordinates
25°44’50.3448”N
80°8’45.9168”W
Note: Use the exact “street address” provided above, for GPS/map navigation purposes. The venue is on VIRGINIA KEY (Virginia Key is not the same as Key Biscayne).
LEVEL:
This skills session is open to sea kayaks, sit-on-top kayaks, inflatables, and recreational kayaks WITH BULKHEADS and flotation.
SKILL LEVEL:
This session is open to paddlers of all skill levels.
LET US KNOW!
If there is any particular skill, stroke, maneuver, rescue, etc., that you'd like practice, then PLEASE LET US KNOW! Your host will be present for the whole day for any special request.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring our kayak and related gear (we do not provide kayaks). Bring sunblock, bug spray, and plenty of fluids. A PFD and sounding device must be worn on the water to participate in this event (no exceptions). Bring snacks (food is fuel...). BRING WATER. Bring snacks or light lunch, depending on how long you plan to stay.
FACILITIES:
The Bathroom Facility, and outdoor showers at the PADL, Inc. concession will be available for this event (Note: This is not a PADL, Inc. event. Please respect the PADL facilities.
PARKING:
Please park on the lots on either side of the PADL, Inc. complex. There is an $8.00 Fee to enter the park.
Event Fee:
This is a FREE EVENT, provided as a Public Service to the paddling community, courtesy of South Florida Paddlers, and ACA Certified Instructors. There is no fee for this event, other than the park entrance fee of $8.00. This will be an INSURED event. Insurance is already paid by the Florida Paddling Trails Association.
DISCLAIMER:
Each attendee is responsible for their own safety and preparedness. Participants acknowledge that kayaking has inherent risks that can result in accident, injury, and possibly even death. Participants, their heirs, their executors, and administrators, waive all and any claim, right, or course of action, against South Florida Paddlers, and the organizer of this event, for or rising out of loss of life, or injury, damage, or loss of any description whatsoever, which may be suffered, or sustained of, or consequent of, participation in this activity. You are at your own risk. By clicking "Going" on the event, you accept these terms. This event will be insured through American Canoe Association. Participants will be required to sign an ACA waiver, which will be provided at the event location.
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Where is it happening?
Virginia Key Beach North Point Park - Virginia Key Beach North Point Park 3801 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd Miami, Florida 33149, 3801 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149, United States
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