Trips/Classes/Clinics
Rescue Clinics
Self rescue and buddy rescue are required skills for trips rated at SK-II and above.
Scheculed rescue sessions are listed on the announcements page and are also sent out by email using the UKC listserver. If you are interested in a scheculed sea kayaking trips and cannot make a rescue session then you may want to contact that trip's coordinator to see about scheduling an extra rescue session.
The Self Rescue and Buddy Rescue sessions involve practice on the lake (YOU WILL GET WET!). Bring a bathing suit and some shoes that can get wet plus a warm change of clothes. The WAC also has a sauna room for those so inclined to use it...
By request, sea kayak rescue skills can be practiced at a pool session (during fall, winter and spring quarters only). You should contact a sea trip coordinator to ensure that someone who knows these techniques will attend the pool session!