NSPN CAM Workshop: Classroom Session 1

This is the first of two CAM classroom workshops (see the posting : 2014 NSPN CAM workshops in the Trips and Events forum on the message board)

This workshop will cover pre-trip planning and procedures.

1) Trip Goals and Trip Selection

2) Trip Levels and Required Equipment

3) Cold Water risks

4) Nautical Charts

5) Predicting Conditions (weather, tides and currents, etc.)

6) Route Planning Exercise

7) Trip Float Plan

8) Risk Management & Emergency Contact Procedure

9) Ocean Access (Put Ins and Parking)