Whitewater Safety Theory Session

Trip Leader: Michael Clark

Trip leaders email :  mjc.clarkspark@gmail.com

Time: 

Experience required: Preferably at least 3-4 previous paddling trips, but not mandatory.  

Destination: TBC - Online via Zoom, or at the MUMC Clubrooms (171 Berkeley St, Melbourne VIC 3000)

Gear Theory session so no gear required

Approx cost: $0

Further trip details

In order to help people learn about how to minimise risks while on whitewater trips, and to cover the theory required for the next group of leaders we will be running a theory night on whitewater, starting from about 6:30pm.

The first part of the session will cover general features and hazards, and as such is useful knowledge for anyone who is interested in improving their skills and being safer in whitewater.

Please note that this will pretty much be exclusively theory. If you want to learn about the practical useage of these skills then sign up to the leader training course later on in the month.

Some of the things that we will be covering are:

- Swiftwater hydrology basics

- Hazard identification

- Risk assessment and group decision-making

- Low to high risk rescue options

- Personal and rescue equipment

- Whitewater swimming techniques and self-rescue

- Shallow-water crossings

Come along, bring a friend. This evening is open to people from any of the uni clubs that do whitewater.

Additional notes due to current COVID19 Restrictions

See full list of current restrictions here

• The club strongly reccomends you are up to date with Covid Vaccinations All participants shoud wash hands/equipment before and after use
• Anyone with any COVID-19 symptoms (e.g. excessive coughing, sore throat) or are a close contact can not join the trip.
• Should anyone show any of the symptoms while in attendance, the trip will be cancelled immediately with an incident form filed to La Trobe Sport 
• If you are unable to attend, you must immediately notify the trip organiser so your spot can be offered to someone else

** Club trips are for current LUMC members. You can sign up to membership here https://www.lumc.org.au/membership/  If you can't find your username/password email clubofficer@lumc.org.au for help**

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the right gear. Trip leaders can answer questions you might have. If you dont have the right gear you may get left at uni and leaders might be unwilling to take you in the future.