The unpredictability of
Newfoundland's weather coupled with its rugged coastline demands superior
skills, safety awareness and above all sound judgment when venturing out
into this harsh environment. This course is designed to prepare students to
cope with these advanced conditions with the focus on safety expressed
throughout the course. This is a mostly "hands on" course which will involve
a demanding 6 full days, many extending into the evenings. Participants are
expected to show up in reasonable shape and with the appropriate basic
skills, an Eskimo roll is a must. Paddle Canada certification will be available for
those who satisfactorily complete the course.
Notes:
Dress:
Newfoundland's water can be cold, even in July! Coldwater gear is mandatory
(dry suits are highly recommended).
Transportation:
The responsibility of the students, however we will be car pooling and we do
have some room in our van.
Food:
Food will be provided.
As we all know weather and
water conditions have a major impact on when and where we paddle. Eastern
Edge reserves the right to alter the schedule and locations when needed.
Schedule:
This course will be based at our base camp
lodge at Long Harbour, Fortune Bay.
July 17, 2008 Evening session, 93
St. Thomas Line, Paradise.
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Meet the instructors,
review the course outline and short session on trip planning.
Day 1
- AM Depart on Journey to English
Harbour East
- PM Paddle to Long Harbour -Reading the
Sea/Land interface, paddling along exposed coastline...few landing zones
- Evening Discussion on surf landing and
launching
- Camp Pissing Mare Cove, Long Harbour
Day 2
- AM Surf launching and Landing
- PM Rock hopping and paddling near the
surf zone return to Base
- Evening Discussion on Tides and Tidal
prediction
Day 3
- AM Navigation, route selection
- PM Assisted and self rescues with
loaded boats in deep water (including the Eskimo roll)
- Evening Discussion on group leadership
and decision making
- Slide show
Day 4
- AM Paddle up Long Harbour Fjord
- PM Ongoing on water leadership
sessions.
- Evening Discussion on night
navigation, night Paddle.
- Camp Long Harbour Fjord
Day 5
- AM Return to Pissing Mare Cove -
Navigation and towing exercise
Day 6
- Written test, debriefing
- Boat transportation to English Harbour
East and on to St. John’s
