Self Rescue part 2

Once on the back deck sit up carefully and shuffle onto the seat again staying low. Next get your feet in one by one. You can use the paddle to help with the "feet" bit. A paddle float can help with all the self rescues.

Self Rescue

Lie flat in the water, put your spraydeck into your mouth(to stop it getting caught under your bum when you climb in) and pull yourself up onto the back deck on your tummy. Stay low to stay balanced.

Balance drills before a self rescue session

A smile despite the rain

Shetland Symposium

It never looks the same in a photo however I can assure you it was blowing F5-6 and chucking it down with rain. We did still get out and folks were learning skills, on trips and having fun.

The Coaching Team

At the Symposium this year were coaches Trys, Claire, Phil, Martin and of course myself(Roy) from G2 outdoor and seakayaking in Scotland. There were 55 participants who took part in many sessions from learn to roll, tidal planning, rock hopping and of course day and half day trips. Get yourself to the next Shetland Symposium!!

Shetland Sea Kayak Symposium

The Bridge End outdoor centre made a great base fot this years sea kayak symposium. Despite the weather the Shetland Canoe Club put on a great event and made everyone sooooooo welcome.