Our Training Day has been a success. It is the third edition so far, with the same ingredients as before.\u00a0 The goal is to get sea kayakers, whatever their skills, level, age or gender, together for safety training.\u00a0 Again, we\u2019ve seen both experienced paddlers train with the less experienced and this works very well.\u00a0 For the newcomers it\u2019s ideal because they can learn things the right way from the start.\u00a0 For the more experienced paddlers among us it\u2019s also a good way to correct the little mistakes, or refine their skills.\u00a0 We chose the canal at the Westhoek Marina because it allows us to train a larger group, while everybody stays in the immediate vicinity.\u00a0 Perfect to keep an eye out for everyone, give feed-back or for the participants to ask questions.\u00a0 In the morning we highlighted the theoretical side, we explained some important safety rules, talked about equipment and the good use of it.\u00a0 We explained, with the help of some videos, how people can rescue themselves after a capsize, how they can rescue another paddler after a capsize.\u00a0 During the afternoon we\u2019ve convert all those things into practice.\u00a0 We\u2019ve got the permission to launch some distress flares and pyrotechnics.\u00a0 Lessons are learned, never trust on one or two flares if your life depends on it.\u00a0 Better to have some more on board.\u00a0 Many thanks to the Waterway Police for their presence during the demo.\u00a0 Thanks to the people of the Westhoek Marina for the venue!\u00a0 This day would not have been possible without the help of those working behind the scenes, so a big thanks to those!\u00a0\u00a0 Again, it was a true pleasure working with such motivated and responsive people.<\/p>\n
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