Kayak Rescue and balance practice Half Moon Bay (HMB) Rental Available

Come practice rescues with Western Sea Kayakers (WSK)

Looking for an opportunity to practice exiting a sit in kayak, performing a self rescue or assisted rescue or pushing your boat to it's balance limits? Then this event is for you!

Please arrive early enough (at least 9:00 am for renters) to be ready to paddle on the beach at 10:00am, in front of HMB Kayaks, 2 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay for a safety briefing, introductions, gear review and practice plan.

On the water at 10:30, will do a short paddle to Pillar Point Harbor beach and the start practice (possible short harbor paddle after practice

Estimated time off the water will be 2:00 pm.

Practice to cover wet exits, T rescue, Bow Rescue, paddle float self rescue, scramble self rescue and possibly Hand of God and others

Focus is on sit in kayaks, but if someone wants to watch as an introduction to sea kayaking, sit on tops can be rented at HMB kayaks

Gear

• Required: PFD and paddle float.
• Boat with bulkheads or float bags in both bow and stern.
• Dress for immersion, you will get wet
• recommended: Drysuit; or wetsuit/paddle jacket with multiple layers of polyester/fleece.
• Water, lunch, sunscreen, hat. Dry bag and ziplock bag for keys, phone, etc.
• Optional: Sprayskirt. Pump

Questions?
Contact:
Jim Murdy
408.206.2377
zilbersurfer@gmail.com

For all non-WSK club members, please sign our waiver in advance of the event. You can find it online at:
https://form.jotform.com/JLAagency/western-sea-kayakers-waiver.