jdkilroy Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I'm looking to connect with folks who would be interested in doing some focused work on 4* skills this weekend and the next two. I would be wiling to travel as far as Casco Bay heading north and Cape Ann heading south. Please respond here or email at jdkilroy at reenterandroll dot com Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I'm looking to connect with folks who would be interested in doing some focused work on 4* skills this weekend and the next two. Jon: I am not on the BCU tract so to speak and those who are may know otherwise, but my understanding is the 4* award is now really about leadership. The paddling skills and conditions are essentially the same as required for 3*? The paddling/rescue skills are obviously necessary, but the crux on assessment I suspect is planning/leading. If I am correct (always a big if), then, with others looking to do 4* assessment this season, you might consider jointly planning, posting, and leading a couple of trips. I believe a pre-requisite for assessment is at least 5 trips of at least 4 hours in which you participate as a leader or an assistant leader and the conditions at times include sea state 4. Might be beneficial to you and club. Just an alternative thought. I know it is always fun to play/work on the other stuff and would try to join if only to observe from a distance. Ed Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdkilroy Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hi Ed, I suppose I should have been a little clearer about my goals. Well understood that 4* is a leadership-emphasis award. That said, boat handling, rescues, towing etc are still a significant requirement as the evaluation takes place on the water with practical skills being demanded in the course of leading the group. The request for others to work on 4* skills is specifically to use gear and techniques that have largely lay dormant through the winter. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Jon, it is unlikely that I shall be available this weekend (perhaps Sunday?), but could be interested in honing skills the following two Sundays (I work Saturdays, generally). If you feel like coming to Cape Ann, I would join you -- I need the practice since I have not been on the water since meeting you in Little Harbor in the fall, I think (I was in an all-yellow Pintail)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossjb1 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I'm looking to connect with folks who would be interested in doing some focused work on 4* skills this weekend and the next two. I would be wiling to travel as far as Casco Bay heading north and Cape Ann heading south. Please respond here or email at jdkilroy at reenterandroll dot com Jon Hey Jon, Ross here (and yes it is now 3:24 in the morning and I'm up reading this board). How about Sunday the 12th maybe down in Manchester by the Sea. I would be interested in doing some rescues/tows/ and whatever else. I'll check the board tomorrow. Off to bed, the coffee is finally starting to..... wear off? wear off! Ohhhh we're off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of Ozzzzzz. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. S. Shear Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Jon / Ross I'm interested. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Hey Jon, Ross here (and yes it is now 3:24 in the morning and I'm up reading this board). How about Sunday the 12th maybe down in Manchester by the Sea. I would be interested in doing some rescues/tows/ and whatever else. I'll check the board tomorrow. Off to bed, the coffee is finally starting to..... wear off? wear off! Ohhhh we're off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of Ozzzzzz. Ross Ross et al, Want to plan on it for tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossjb1 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Yeah Man!! Lets do it! Hows Manchester by the Sea off of Ocean St? Resident only parking starts again May 1st so I'd like to get out there before us commoners are forbidden. How's meeting up @ 10:00 sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossjb1 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Yeah Man!! Lets do it! Hows Manchester by the Sea off of Ocean St? Resident only parking starts again May 1st so I'd like to get out there before us commoners are forbidden. How's meeting up @ 10:00 sound? 10:00 Kettle Cove for an impromptu skills session. Boat maneuvers, rescues, tows, playing in the rocks, so we won't be venturing out very far. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomakayaker Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 yes, i'm interested in practicing boat skills/ 4* anyone still interested for this w/e? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdkilroy Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 This weekend is out as we're heading down east for a week on the water but week end after is open. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 This weekend is out as we're heading down east for a week on the water Sounds like hard work, but someone has to do it I suppose. Sailing or paddling? North of MDI? Ed Lawson Envious I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdkilroy Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Hi Ed, Paddling; heading East from Jonesport. Island to island. We should have the place to ourselves. Looking forward to playing around Cross island. May head to Cobscook Bay to try out the reversing falls... open schedule at this point. Will plan on getting to Halifax Isl night one and see what unfolds. It will be a chore but I am willing to shoulder my share of life's burdens. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Paddling; heading East from Jonesport. Island to island. I suspect you have been and know all about area, but if you have not been there. Going down to the Cow Yard and Mistake Is. is well worth it as is going outside at Steele Harbor and Head harbor Is. You may find it playful there. As for being alone, I would think you will stand on the top of Halifax and realize you are indeed alone. The little cove on the east side is also a nice play spot....now I am intensively envious. Plan to be there this Fall. Best of journeys. Ed Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy_g Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I might be interested in level 4 practice if y'all are still working on it. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPARSONS Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I might be interested in level 4 practice if y'all are still working on it. Sandy I'd really like to do this. With one exception my schedule is wide open over the next few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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