Although typically discussed in 2 day Swift Water Rescue Classes, the Z-Drag and other mechanical advantage recovery methods need to be practiced regularly if they are to be implemented efficiently on the river. This dry land class is designed to focus only on this one area of Swift Water Rescue so as to give each student a solid foundation in mechanical advantage and the building blocks needed to use it.
1/21/12 Z-Drag Class:
Location:
Chesterfield County (Richmond)
Format:
4 hour dry land class that focuses on boat recovery using mechanical advantage and anchors.
Class Size:
Minimum: 2 students
Maximum: 8 (Gives 1:4 Instructor to student ratio so everyone ‘gets it’).
When:
Class starts at 1:00 pm on 1/21/12
Cost:
$25 / per student ($30 if non-ACA member)
Topics Covered:
* Anchors
* Carabiners
* Knots and Hitches
* Mechanical advantage recovery systems (Z-Drag, C-Drag, Vector Pull, etc.)
* Canoe and kayak recovery
Requirements:
* Whitewater helmet and pfd (Yes you need these and no you are not getting wet [unless it rains])
* Three locking carabineers
* Three pieces of 5 or 6 mm accessory cord 72” long with the ends melted to prevent fraying
* One piece of 1” tubular webbing 20 ft. long with the ends melted to prevent fraying
* Throw rope (5/16” diameter or larger is suggested – length and material is up to you.)
* Food, water, appropriate clothing, and whatever other trinkets and knick knacks you need for a couple of hours outside.
To Register:
Email Brandon Nutter at:
slo2rol (at) gmail (dot) com
Please put "1/21/12 Z-Drag Class " in the subject line
Looking forward to it.
