Re: Kite Training for OC Lifeguards Rookie Academy

[martin zoldano]

Kite Training for OC Lifeguards Rookie Academy

Here are lots of pics from today, we had another amazing training day with 33 aspiring lifeguards.

I'd like to thank in particular for allowing us to be part of such a great program:
James Watkins: Lieutenant @ http://www.usoceansafety.com
and the ones that participated in the training:
Bart      from http://socalkitesurfing.com
Arnaud from http://kitemasters.com
Diane   from http://westwindsailing.com
Dan     from http://new.scka.org

Here are the topics covered:
-Basic kite rescue techniques
-Equipment familiarization
-Signs of a inexperienced Kiter
-Signs of a Kiter in distress
-How to arrest and deflate a kite
-and more

Thanks again and We'll do this again next year for sure!
Cheers
Martin Zoldano

On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 5:53 PM, martin zoldano <martin...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello All @ http://new.scka.org

It's time to help out again the OC Lifeguards, James called me up today requesting our involvement @ Sunset,
so I'm asking again SCKA if someone can arrange any certified instructors volunteer for May 12th.
Last year alone we had an amazing outcome from just 1 training day, hope we can keep up the good work and show we care.

Please spread the word around and notify me or James directly (see below for his info) if something can be done.

Thanks in advance and looking forward to having a great, windy and safe season.

Sincerely,
Martin Zoldano
949-677-6247

On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 5:31 PM, James Watkins <jwat...@oclg.org> wrote:

Hey Martin,
    I'm bringing my Rookie Academy Class up to Sunset on May 12th. I was inquiring to see if you had two volunteers who would like to teach some basic kite rescue skills. Let me know what you think. Hope all is well with you and looking forward to another great season.

Kindest Regards,



James Watkins
Lieutenant
OC Lifeguards
Cell:(949)310-6546
Office:(949)276-5050
Fax:(949)276-5055