Outdoor pursuits training diary, Dartmoor, Devon, UK and Spain

Weekly Diary <2008 - 2009>
Online diary recording the trainees' progress through the course.

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Week 6 - Capsize and Rescues This weeks highlights included some capsize and rescue training in deep water. A key feature of the B.C.U 2 star award is to be able to capsize both canoe and kayak in a safe and controlled way, students must then learn how to rescue each other in deep but protected water. The water is cold even with wetsuits on and very quickly people find that they as they loose body heat their muscles seem even slower to respond. It is critical to act quickly and decisively and the best way to to this is to practice and gain a good technique.

	Cheryl demonstrates how to turn the boat over and then jump back in.

Kirsty comes to the rescue of of Matt, she pulls his kayak over hers to empty the water out and then holds his boat as he gets back in.	Getting back into a canoe on your own can be hard work.