Kayak Trip Assisting: Cliff Notes for Aspiring Trip Assistants Part 1

Are you an intermediate kayaker with the time, skills, and mindset to take greater responsibility on the water? Want to help make more trips possible this summer on the East River?

This on-land workshop is for kayakers is a great way to explore what is involved.

Part 2 is the on-water session

We’ll cover essential safety and leadership topics including:

-->What skills will you need.

-->What you will do on a typical paddle

• Marine radio use and trip planning

• “Rules of the Road” for shared waterways

• Gear selection and boat fit for diverse paddlers

• Risk assessment and on-water rescue considerations

• How to prepare before a trip to avoid problems during it

-->You’ll also learn what it means to support a group on the water—from communication and teamwork to situational awareness and sound judgment.

Requirements:

• Must be an NBCB-assessed intermediate kayaker

• Not required, but preferable: know a t-rescue and eventually get ACA Level 2  certification 

Let’s make safe, well-supported trips a reality—together.

Bring food and drink if you like.