UPDATE:
Lodging:
Anyone interested in staying near the course for free, Monica Davis’s Mom has a music school near the course and has offered for anyone attending the course to stay at the school. I think we need to donate some money towards Mrs. Davis to cover any expenses this is up to you on how much you give. She didn’t ask for any, but I think it would be a nice offering.
You will need to bring the following:
· Sleeping bag
· Pillow
· Sleeping mat
· Towel, personal hygiene products
The school will be available for entry after 8 pm on Friday May 5. There is a chamber music concert from 6:30 to 8 pm on Friday. No one will be at the school on Saturday or Sunday except the whitewater group. The school has one shower and 3 bathrooms. The kitchen has a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, coffee machine, stove, and sink. John Gates will provide food for dinner Saturday night and breakfast on Sunday morning. There is plenty of paper plates, bowls, silverware, cups, and cookware to use. The school is in a very nice part of town with a grocery store across the road. There is a huge yard for outdoor play. No campfires are allowed since we are in city limits without a burn permit which we will not need. The building has internet, and Monica will bring her projector to play kayaking videos or whatever people want to watch.
Address:
Suzuki Music School
52549 Gumwood Road
Granger, IN 46530
Training: ACA L2/L3/L4 Swiftwater Rescue Course (1 and 2-Day Options)
ACA L2/L3/L4 Swiftwater Rescue Training at East Race Waterway in South Bend, IN
DATE: 6 and 7 May 2023
Great Opportunity for local and relevant safety training for all paddlers!
Minimum number of people for class: 6
Maximum number of people for class: 15
Total hours of instruction: 16 (two 8 hour days)
ACA Certified Course? Yes
ACA Insurance to be provided through the instructors and included in fees (if you are an ACA Member, the $5 premium is discounted once you provide your ACA Membership number to the coordinator.
COST for the Course: $100
Day One Group out-of-water instruction includes topics such as: Rescue Philosophy, Knots, Throw Ropes, Spine Management, Scenarios, Anchors
Day 2 to be in our boats on a river for more practical, in-the-environment instruction
Lunch will be provided on both days
Equipment required (Both Days):
Kayak with Spray Skirt, Personal Flotation Device, Helmet, Paddle, Appropriate clothing/gear for the weather, Throw Bag, Safety Whistle
Highly recommended but not required (please let us know if you do/do not have this gear): Z-Drag Kit, Prussic Loops x 2, locking carabiner x 2, 15’ 1” wide webbing
Recommended but do not purchase if you do not yet have: first aid kit
Class performed by ACA Certified Instructors and Hoosier Canoe and Kayak Club Members Richard Clapham, John Gates and Jason Tharp
If you have any questions please call John Gates 207-522-0259
