TRAINING
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Who- Members and One Time Guest
What- Knots used in securing kayaks, entitled "Tying the knot" for canoes, SUPs etc . to vehicles, with a few basic rescue knots
When-Thursday, March 23 6 p. m. to approimately 7 pm, could go later depending on the individual
Where-6314 East Brainerd Rd, 37421, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church between Williams Drive and Osborne Drive
The church has a community pantry and if you are inclined bring any unopened non-perishible food items or items such as laundry detergent, etc it would be greatly appreciated. Canned food is the most often food item handed out. These donations are not required though.
Park in the back near the gym and go in the back.
Bring-2 sections of rope, each approx 2 to 3 feet long to practice with, bring something to eat if you can't eat before then. Bring your cam straps and ratchet straps to learn ways to wind them up and store them.
If you're like me you've been using the same old knots to secure your boat to your vehicle for a while. I know there are better knots out there to use but what are they? Maybe you like knots and want to learn some others? Maybe you're new to paddle sports and are just starting to secure your boat. Maybe you simply want to learn how to coil your ratchet straps when you're not using them. Maybe you've got nothing better to do on a Thursday night! This class will be for any and all of these. There will be tables set up with an instructor at each table. The probabliy of learning will be high!
SOLO Southeast will be hosting a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course May 9-17 at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN. If you have taken Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and you wish to know more, this is the perfect class for you. If you are a certfied instructor through the American Canoe Association, WFR is considered the gold standard. If you wish to go on adventures that could last several days, we highly recommend this course. If you are paddling on intense whitewater in a remote area, the skills that you will learn in this class are priceless. Whatever your reason may be, this class is worth taking.
If you wish to know more, you can go to: SOLO Wilderness First Responder Courses & Dates
SOLO Southeast also offers classes at the Nantahala Outdoor Center ranging from WFA all the way to Wilderness EMT. Book your class now while there are still space available.
***This event requires a $50 deposit that will be refunded back to you after participation. If you register and later cannot attend, please contact the Treasurer, BG Smith, at Treasurer@tvccpaddler.com before the end of registration so your refund can be processed. If you do not cancel your registration and do not attend, you will forfeit your refund. To learn more, go here: TVCC Refund Policy. In the past, people have donated their deposit because they were very happy with the program. Donations are always appreciated, and are never expected.
It's time for the Fall Swiftwater Rescue course! The course size is limited to 15 students.
Volunteers please preregister for course on the SWR Volunteer signup page
An ACA L4 Swiftwater Rescue course taught on the Ocoee River by Team Safety, the club's current and qualified SWR instructor team. Students must be comfortable paddling Class III whitewater. This course is on the Ocoee river, but we will not be paddling any of the named rapids. Saturday will be a half day water training in the morning, half day land based training at camp in the afternoon. We will meet at the Ocoee private boater take out on Saturday at 8:00am. Link to location Big Creek Access. This is not river time! Please be there and ready to go by 8:00am! Land based training and camping will be at Ocoee Outpost (formerly known as Ocoee River Rats). Link to location Ocoee Outpost. Sunday will be a full day on the water. Make sure to bring water and food with you. We highly recommend drysuits because the water will be cold.
Registration begins Tuesday, April 11 and closes Wednesday, May 17.
Required equipment to participate in the course: -Normal paddling gear (boat, paddle, helmet, etc.)
-Closed toe shoes -Rescue PFD (some may be available as loaners) -Rescue tether -Three locking carabiners (screw or twist gate) -A throw rope (50 foot length and 1/4 inch minimum) -One 20 foot section of 1 inch tubular nylon webbing
-Two 6 foot sections of prussic cord (5mm preferred, 6mm can work)
-Two rescue pulleys (1" prussik minding--smc crx, omega ice, fusion rescue all work)
Contact Robert Theurer at tellicorob@gmail.com
*Drug and alcohol use will not be permitted before or during on-water activities.
REGISTRATION: YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS EVENT!! ****Preregistration is required no walk on will be allowed.****
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing. This will NOT be open for One Time Guests. If you are new to TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event. Please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.
EVENT: If you are helping put on the 2023 Spring SWR class please signup here.
IF YOU ARE A STUDENT PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE 2023 SPRING SWIFTWATER RESCUE PAGE.
Saturday will be a half day water training in the morning, half day land based training at camp in the afternoon. We will meet at the Ocoee private boater take out on Saturday at 8:00am. Link to location Big Creek Access. This is not river time! Please be there and ready to go by 8:00am! Land based training and camping will be at Ocoee Outpost (formerly known as Ocoee River Rats). Link to location Ocoee Outpost. Sunday will be a full day on the water. Make sure to bring water and food with you. We highly recommend drysuits because the water will be cold. Thank you for volunteering. This course would not be possible without you!!
Contact Robert Theurer at tellicorob@gmail.com