Instructions
in basic whitewater paddling, stroke technique, river
maneuvers, equipment, water safety, and the Eskimo roll.
6:00
p.m. 'til dark during the week, plus
a river trip on Saturday.
Instruction
Fee: $50.00
P.O.
Box
Class
size limited / Pre-registration required
For
clinic information call: David Fox, (865) 483-5914 or
e-mail: oakridgefox@aol.com
See
our website at: http://www.etwcweb.com
The
East Tennessee Whitewater Club offers an intensive one-week course for
beginner
kayakers. The purpose of the clinic is to teach basic whitewater
techniques and
safety. Whitewater experience is not required but individuals should be
comfortable in water and able to swim.
DATES: Deadline: May 26, 2008
Clinic: June 2-7, 2008
HOURS,
MEETING PLACES, AND ACTIVITIES:
MONDAY: 6:00
P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
Social Room,
Registration, whitewater
orientation, safety, instructional video, and skills checklist.
IMPORTANT:
Bring boats and
equipment for fitting adjustments and inspection.
TUESDAY,
WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY:
6:00 P.M. until dark
Personal in-the-water instruction
on kayaking techniques, including paddling strokes,
Eskimo
rescues and Eskimo rolls.
THURSDAY: 6:00
P.M. until dark
Meet at the
for introduction to moving water.
SATURDAY: River
trip location, meeting place and time
to be announced Friday.
Supervised trip on local
whitewater river and party afterwards.
FEES: The cost of the clinic is
$50.
EQUIPMENT: Each student is
responsible for furnishing
all of their own equipment. Required equipment is: kayak with
flotation, spray
skirt, life vest, paddle, and helmet. Nose clips are recommended.
Some equipment may be available from
the club on a first come basis with a $15 use fee and a $40 deposit.
REGISTRATION:
Pre-registration required,
class size
limited.
For
information: Call David Fox, (865) 483-5914 or e-mail: oakridgefox@aol.com
Mail
form, signed waiver, and instruction fee to:
David Fox
111 West Lincoln Drive
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Pre-registration
forms must be received by May 26, 2008
Pre-registration
form/waiver
KAYAK CLINIC REGISTRATION FORM
Please
print:
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Address:
_____________________________________________________________
City,
State: _____________________________Zip:
___________________________
Phone
Home: ______________________________
Work: _________________________
Email:
________________________________________________________________
List
any boating or whitewater experience you have:
_____________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Do
you need equipment? (Fill
In)
Yes
No
Age:
_____________
Height: _______________
Weight: _______________
RELEASE
AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
I,
(PRINT)_________________________________________________________,
desiring to
join my fellow paddlers in the East Tennessee Whitewater Club (ETWC),
do hereby
declare that I fully understand and accept the following facts of life
on the
river:
1.
Canoeing, kayaking, or rafting, particularly on whitewater rivers,
exposes the
participants to various safety hazards, including but not limited to,
water
hazards (boulders, undercut rocks, trees, strainers, water formations
such as
water falls, holes, keepers, hydraulics, and other obstacles), swimming
in
turbulent water, using paddling equipment, accidents or illness in
remote
places without medical facilities, and travel in a vehicle not driven
by me.
2.
No one but I am responsible for my safety when I choose to paddle a
particular
river or a particular rapid.
3.
I further understand that I have no legal duty to assist others, nor
does
anyone else have a legal duty to render such assistance to me. I certify that I am in
good physical
condition, that I can swim, and that I have no physical defects or
injuries
that would prevent me from participating in this activity. I fully understand and
agree that, when I
participate in canoeing, kayaking, or rafting, there is always the
possibility
of unknown, uncontrollable dangers and accidental or other physical
injury and
death. I know I can
be killed, and I
willingly assume the risks referred to in Paragraph 1 and elsewhere in
this
release.
Therefore,
in consideration for granting me the right to join and participate in
ETWC
activities, and intending to be legally bound, I hereby release, waive
and
discharge my right to sue ETWC, its trip coordinators, instructors,
leaders,
officers, directors, representatives, agents, employees, and
affiliates, and
also any landowner or governmental unit which may allow ETWC to use its
property, for any and all loss or damage on account of injury to my
person or
property or on account of my death, which may occur during, in
preparation for,
or in transit to or from an ETWC activity.
I
further understand that ETWC carries no insurance for the protection of
participants in whitewater activities, and any insurance coverage
existing with
respect to ETWC shall not alter the terms of this waiver nor impose any
liability on ETWC.
This
waiver applies only to acts or omissions of ordinary negligence and to
any
deliberate act intended to promote my safety or well being.
This
waiver is signed by me in the interest of permitting ETWC to exist and
to serve
the paddling community, and to enable me and my fellow paddlers to feel
free to
donate their services to improving the sport and to help in training
those less
skilled in the sport without fear of liability.
I
HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS RELEASE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A
RELEASE OF
LIABILITY AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
Signature:
_______________________________________________________
Date: ________________________
Signature:
_______________________________________________________
Date: ________________________
(Parent
or guardian if participant is under 18 years of age)