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Upon completion of the beginning and intermediate courses, kayakers are eligible to take the Safety Certification Test for non-water-body contact lakes. An experienced paddler may request to take this test without completing the above classes. SAFETY CERTIFICATION FOR NON-WATER-BODY-CONTACT
LAKES ADVANCED CLASSES COST OF SAFETY CLASS & TEST: · PFD - Personal Flotation
Device - Type III Recommended Safety Options · Snack |
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Gary Hakala, safety and training
officer, show off his
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In kayaks without bulkheads at each
end, it is vital to have inflated air bags in both the bow and stern to
provide flotation. Valley Wide Kayak Club
1. Basic Kayak Safety: We instruct our members in the importance of correctly wearing the proper type of kayaking life jacket and how to properly attach the "skirt" and other safety devices. We then have each member perform an assisted and unassisted rescue. (A rescue is the process where by the kayaker reenters the kayak). 2. Environment: We show our members how to enter and exit the kayak without making contact with the water. Our paddles are to have "drip cups" which prevent the water to come into contact with our hands. Our members are instructed to not only clean up after themselves, but are encouraged to pick up floating trash or debris left by others. 3. Respecting the Rights of Others: We realize others must share the waters we paddle on. We encourage our members to give fishermen a wide birth and to avoid their fishing lines. Speed boats and jet skis must be avoided where possible and the "rules of the road" should be adhered. In addition to the above, all of our meetings include a safety and training component. Gary Hakala Safety Officer |
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Contact : info@valleywidekayakclub.org
