Fri 07 Sep, 2012 7:12 am
Fri 07 Sep, 2012 8:08 am
Fri 07 Sep, 2012 8:12 am
Dale wrote:This is for any packrafters, or for those that want to try packrafting and would like specialised training on safety and technique.
The course would include:
• Flat water paddling techniques, flipping and re-entry
• Eddy turns , locating eddies and how to progress to smaller eddies on Class II water
• Approaching / avoiding strainers
• River swimming / throw bag work
• Self rescue techniques
• How to run Class III water - how to scout, boat scout, run holes, ferry in fast current, catch micro eddies, surf and perfect "spin on a dime" eddy turns.
Dale wrote:For NSW the Shoalhaven would be good geographically. Open to feedback and suggestions on location.
If you have ideas on locations with suitable rivers and reliable water please post.
Fri 07 Sep, 2012 8:16 am
Fri 07 Sep, 2012 8:31 am
SteveJ wrote:Great work Dale, I hope there is more support for this training, it is so needed in Australia as packrafting becomes more mainstream. The outdoor adventure community are begining to realise the awsome potential of these amazing little rafts for multi sport adventure, but as with all adventure sports it has dangers associated with it and needs to be done safely.
Steve
Wollemi wrote:Approaching / avoiding strainers - Some things cannot wait - simply make certain your craft is inflated correctly out on the water. An NDE happened when a pack-raft folded and trapped a person in a strainer a little while back up on the Colo. The craft had been deflated a little by the user while having lunch on a warm beach, then not re-inflated to a taut skin, which they should have been aware of. (From Pers. Comms with that person)
Wollemi wrote:Somewhat reluctant to promote the place, yet Penrith White-water Stadium may run their pumps just for this course should their be enough pack-rafters. Consider contacting them.
Tassiedevil wrote:Hi Dale, I have tried to reply twice so ignore this if you have received this . I am interested in the course depending when and where. I live in Tassie.
Shane
Sat 08 Sep, 2012 5:48 pm
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Mon 01 Oct, 2012 10:11 am
hightower wrote:Hi guys,
Just back from overseas holiday and saw this. I've only had my packraft a short time so interested. Couple of questions though...
- What's the latest in terms of dates when it might be held? So I can suss out my calendar.
- Do we need some sort of wet suit / dry suit? Are they easy to hire from places?
Cheers
Mon 01 Oct, 2012 1:11 pm
Mon 01 Oct, 2012 1:58 pm
Nuts wrote:So my question again Dale, have you approached local training providers? I doubt your man would even qualify for sponsorship without local accreditation but it may be one avenue to do things properly.
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