Spring Tune-up 2019.docx

[Mary Buntin]

Sea Kayak Spring Tune-Up Date and Time
Sunday, June 1, 2019, 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Location
Lake Cochichuate, Rt 30, Framingham, Massachusetts, Boston Area,
See below

Overview
An annual training event for sea kayak enthusiasts on Lake Cochituate, Framingham. We will work all essential skills for safe and effective paddling on the ocean. This is a good opportunity to refine and improve techniques and get ready for the upcoming season. This year we welcome new comers and beginners to sea kayaking.
After some initial remarks the group will go for a paddle on the lake. This will give the instructors an opportunity to observe the participants paddling to get a sense of the different skill levels present. After a short break the instructors will set up various stations where the participants will practice skills in a high instructor-to-participant ratio. The skills practiced will be from the list below:
1. Launching and landing a kayak from a dock
2. Forward paddling and stopping
3. Reverse paddling
4. Turning strokes
5. Sideways movement – static and dynamic
6. Low brace
7. Sculling for support
8. Assisted rescues
9. Self-Rescues
10. Towing
11. Rolling
12. Reading a nautical chart
13. Emergency scenarios
No guarantee we will be able to cover everything on the list.
Bring the usual gear: PFD (required on the water), spray skirt, wet suit, paddling jacket, tow belt, paddle float, warm clothing to change into, snacks, lunch, water, etc. I expect the water temperature to be in the 60s as well as the air temperature. Dress for immersion and the weather conditions so that you will be comfortable for the whole day.
We will eat lunch on shore and have some discussion on AMC sea kayaking issues, a discussion on marine radio protocols, and some other topics depending on time and interest.

[Mary Buntin]

Registration is required. Please contact Dennis Blejer for all questions and to register. ble...@ll.mit.edu

Mary
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[Mary Buntin]

Check the date, the Tune-Up is Saturday, June 1.

Mary

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