Rescue Practice at Half Moon Bay Saturday March 14, 2026

Practice self rescue, assisted rescues and exiting from a sit in kayak, with coaching from fellow paddlers

Location: in front of HMB Kayaks, 2 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay

Meet at beach at 10 am ready to paddle
On the water at 10:30
Off the water planned for 2:00

YOU WILL GET WET

why attend?

• Critical skill to learn and be better prepared for actual need
• Focused practice time to be prepared for next paddle
• Fun, lots of work but lots of fun in supportive environment
• Get to know club members
• Everyone has insights to add, the more people the better the practice is

Agenda:

• Introductions
• Safety briefing and gear check
• Swim in full gear, adjust gear afterwards
• paddle to practice location
• Review skirt removal options (practice later)
• Wet exit practice, required if you have not done a wet exit yet.
• T Rescues
• Paddle Float rescues
• Scramble Rescue
• Bow Rescue

Required:

• PFD and paddle float.
• Sit in kayak with bulkheads or float bags in both bow and stern.
• Helmet strongly suggested
• Dress for immersion Recommended: Drysuit is best or wetsuit/paddle jacket with multiple layers of polyester/fleece.
• Bring snacks/Hydration. Chocolate likely to appear

Info:

questions: contact Jim Murdy zilbersurfer@gmail.com or 408 206 2377

This is posted in both club calendar and meetup Please register

This is not a formal class, but rescue practice with experienced WSK kayakers helping less experienced boaters, everyone learns!

Half Moon Bay Kayaks has a limited number of sit in kayaks and will rent to newer paddlers if they know they are part of this group paddle. HMB also rents wet suits (included with a boat rental) Call 650 773 6101 and talk to Chris. Arrive by 9 to rent in order to be ready by 10.