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Bookings open from Monday 16th of SeptemberThis interactive session is all about problem solving skills for common rescue situations that can happen at sea. As well as looking at and discussing example scenarios, we will also look at the fundamental principles of good quality basic peer and self rescues, as well as strategies for dealing with situations when in more complex environments - how we adapt our rescue strategies for tide races, rock gardens, caves and the surf zone.
This webinar will be delivered by Matt Haydock.
This session is delivered by Matt Haydock. Matt is Senior Paddlesport Instructor at our sportscotland National Outdoor Centre, Glenmore Lodge, and is based in Aviemore. He specialises in guiding and skills development coaching for white water kayakers, open canoeists, SUP paddlers, pack-rafters, and sea kayakers - whilst delivering the full range of British Canoeing awards. He is also a national trainer, coach educator, assessor and provider with Paddle Scotland, with wide ranging experience running courses across the paddling disciplines. Matt loves nothing more than getting out on the water, be that paddling with good friends, heading out on expeditions, or developing others. He's involved in delivering a whole range of our webinars, providing some learning, sharing thoughts and connecting with other paddlers.
Payment?
Our webinars are available on a 'pay as you please' approach - choosing from £5, £10, £15. Paddle Scotland Members can also choose to book free. We don't want cost to be a barrier to your taking part, but we are also grateful if members who can afford to contribute, do so to contribute to costs of running the courses (e.g. tutor time).
What is a virtual classroom?
A virtual classroom is an online learning environment, which is interactive and you can access if form the comfort of your own home. You can see and talk live to the course/workshop presenters, other participants, ask questions and view slides / video content. This workshop will be delivered in the virtual classroom in an interactive style, similar in style and content as if you attended a face-to-face workshop. Webcam is optional!
The presenters will lead you through the learning outcomes, providing information, facilitating discussions for the whole group and managing small breakout groups (if applicable).
Some webinar sessions will be recorded, only the presentation and the person speaking will be visible in the recording, not the audience. If you wish to speak in the webinar but do not want to appear on the recording, please feel free to use the chat box or switch your camera off.
How does it work?
You will need access to a computer (desktop/laptop) or a tablet and a good internet connection; some smartphones can also connect. Once you have booked onto this workshop you will receive a confirmation email with joining instructions that contains a web link that you click; which will allow you to enter the virtual classroom and join the workshop on the day at the time detailed above. The confirmation email will also include a contact number for the presenter/moderator should you have any issues on the day/time. This workshop will be conducted via Google Meet and guidance on getting started can also be found via the following link: https://support.google.com/meet/?hl=en#topic=14074839
If you have not used Google Meet before, please join a few minutes early to test your audio and visual settings are working correctly.
CPD
Attendance at this webinar provides 5 CPD points, as part of our Update Scheme for coaches, leaders and guides
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Event Venue
Online event, Pitlochry
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