Training will be either Saturday or Sunday depen ding on the weather forecast.
Meet at Richmond at 12.30pm to c arpool.
Our tra ining will be carried out at the confluence of the Lee and Wairoa rivers. W e will be looking at practicing the following:
The HO W - Using the Mutual Support Method to cross the river (with packs and using the clothing grasp), also the Solo method of crossing.
Tur ning back or retreating (including backing out of the river or completing a Caterpillar Turn)
Pack Float.
You can sit out anything that makes your feel uncomfortable o r unsafe.
Please ensure you bring t he following:
We will end up standing around for a while whilst you a re wet so either wear or bring a set of polypro/wool top and leggings so you don't get too cold (or a wet suit top if you know you get very cold) .
Pack Floating is optional but its still important to ensure that yo ur pack acts as a floatation device. A 40-60lt pack is ideal for training p urposes, a small day/weekend pack ISN'T. Use several large, new rubbish bag s, a new pack liner or large dry bag/s to keep the contents of your pa ck dry and give you the buoyancy required to pack float.
Bring a Leki pole if you use one for practicing the Solo crossing method.
Bring a towel and a change of clothes.
Chocolate or other snack to keep the energy up.
Please view and rea d the contents of the following links on this website prior to the training so you are familiar with the river feature terminology and techniques we will be using.
We are looking for volunteers to help with the trai ning. If you have experience in river crossings, we would appreciate your h elp.
This even t was imported from: https://www.live.nelsontrampingclub.org.nz/events/even ts-search-results/859/river-crossing-training?tmpl=component X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Training will be either Saturday or Sunday depen ding on the weather forecast.
Meet at Richmond at 12.30pm to c arpool.
Our tra ining will be carried out at the confluence of the Lee and Wairoa rivers. W e will be looking at practicing the following:
The HO W - Using the Mutual Support Method to cross the river (with packs and using the clothing grasp), also the Solo method of crossing.
Tur ning back or retreating (including backing out of the river or completing a Caterpillar Turn)
Pack Float.
You can sit out anything that makes your feel uncomfortable o r unsafe.
Please ensure you bring t he following:
We will end up standing around for a while whilst you a re wet so either wear or bring a set of polypro/wool top and leggings so you don't get too cold (or a wet suit top if you know you get very cold) .
Pack Floating is optional but its still important to ensure that yo ur pack acts as a floatation device. A 40-60lt pack is ideal for training p urposes, a small day/weekend pack ISN'T. Use several large, new rubbish bag s, a new pack liner or large dry bag/s to keep the contents of your pa ck dry and give you the buoyancy required to pack float.
Bring a Leki pole if you use one for practicing the Solo crossing method.
Bring a towel and a change of clothes.
Chocolate or other snack to keep the energy up.
Please view and rea d the contents of the following links on this website prior to the training so you are familiar with the river feature terminology and techniques we will be using.
We are looking for volunteers to help wi th the training. If you have experience in river crossings, we would apprec iate your help.
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