Rescues and More Rescues - Downriver YMCA

3 hours

This class covers more self rescue and group rescue techniques. Going beyond the Scramble Self Rescue and the Group Assisted T-Rescue the class may include: Reentry and Roll, Toggle rescue, Cold Water Rescues, Haul Up, Leg Up, Back Deck Swimmer Rescue, Eskimo Bow Rescue, and Eskimo Paddle Rescue. Pool Classes cover material differently from Open Water Classes.

What to bring ?

  • Sea Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Life Jacket
  • Water/Swim Wear
  • Water Shoes
  • Towel/Change of Clothes
  • Spray Skirt
  • Paddle Float
  • Bilge Pump

Activity location

Other considerations

All participants must shower at the pool before the class. Wear synthetic bathing attire and any optional synthetic over-garments for additional warmth. Cotton is prohibited in public pools. All Kayaks for Pool Classes must be CLEAN inside and out.

$80/person

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