There will be a RSR 2 course taking place on the weekend of the 7th and 8th of November.
Location; Gates of Flesk. (Probably)
Time; All weekend. (Bring sambos)
Instructor: Shane McGdlligot. & A.N.O. (The suspence is killing me.)
Places; 12ish. (Book early)
Price; Not too dear. Depending on numbers, between €50 and €100.

RSR2 details are avaliable on the ICU Website.

Course will go ahead regardless of weather as it's not water dependant.

As well as sambos, you'll need to bring your boat and all your paddling and safety equipment. And eventhough it's not a paddling course you wll be in and out of the COLD water all day. So be prepared.

For booking's or further info PM me, or ring me if you have my number.
I'll need names a few weeks in advance, as Shane has to sort out another instructor and Certs.
Míle Búiochas.
Michéal.

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River Safety & Rescue 2 (RSR 2)

Introduction

The RSR 2 is a two -day course designed for intermediate and advance level canoeists who wish to undertake relevant training in River Safety and Rescue techniques appropriate to water of Grade 3 and above difficulty. This is a follow on from RSR 1 introducing more advanced rescue and safety training and techniques.

1.00 General aims of the RSR 2
The RSR 2 aims are to enable candidates to

1.01 To further enhance the understanding of rescue / safety protocols
1.02 To apply the correct method and equipment for a given situation
1.03 Execute self-rescue
1.04 The rescues of others in grade 3 / 3+ water
1.05 The recovery of equipment from grade 3 / 3+ water


2.00 Course Outline
This is designed to be a flexible course to allow for students needs and previous experience- notwithstanding this the core element of the syllabus must include:

2.01 Personal Equipment
2.02 Prioritising Rescue
2.03 Systematic approach to Rescue
2.04 Extraction of Foot / Body Entrapments, Broaching / Pinning
2.05 Self Rescue
2.06 Throw Rope Rescue Techniques
2.07 Advance Hydrology / Dynamics of River Features
2.08 Advance Anchor Points and Belaying
2.09 Shallow Water Crossing Methods
2.10 Defensive, Aggressive and Combat Swimming
2.11 The Use and Applications of Vector Pull, Tensioned Diagonal,V-Lower, Z Drag
2.12 Communication
2.13 Leadership roles and decision making on a riverbank.

3.00 Applying to attend a course
This course is open to all who have completed RSR1 and wish to build on their river safety skills.

4.00 Recommended Equipment List
4.01 Buoyancy Aid with integrated harness
4.02 Throw Bag
4.03 Knife
4.04 Length of Webbing / Open Sling 4 /5 metres in length
4.05 Closed Sling
4.06 Screw Gate Karabiner x 2
4.07 Prussic Loop x 2
4.08 Adequate Footwear
4.09 Wet suit / Dry suit
4.10 Thermals
4.11 Helmet
4.12 Whistle


Guidelines

• The RSR 2 training course should be delivered and run on water of Grade 3 / 3+ difficulty at a static site.

RSR 2 course can only be delivered by a currently registered Level 4 Instructor who is a member of the RSR 2 Course Trainer Panel.

•The course student / trainer ratio is a maximum of 4:1

I should be good for this, Social Organiser permitting!

Paul Heff

Working Again God I hate Shift Work...

Will try and make this, must check work schedule.

Right. The course looks to be full.
11 definite names, and 5 maybes. And only 12 places.
Hopefull we'll be able to run another one of these again soon.
I'll text the people who contacted me, definites and maybes, just so you know who you are.
And remember, it's only a game, and at least it was our neibours who won it.
Oh yeah. I'll be looking for money as soon as I confirm the price with Shane. Best to get all that sorted early on. It's the Postmaster in me, I can't help it.