Training exercise Kayak recovery
Date:
Thu, 09/03/2017
4 crew particpated in a mini sarex to locate a distresses kayaker, establish communications and recover the paddler and kayak.
3 recovery scenarios were ran, 2 using throw bags and the 3rd using a towed recovery sling. On each occasion the paddler and kayak were recovered on bopard Mana Rescue 1
On completion of the exercise 2 crew were run through CRV fam on MR1.
Skills tested were; communication (radio, voice and crew), area fam, SAR planning, recovery planning, CRM, use of floating line recovery devices.
Turnout:
5 people
Total Volunteer Hours:
75
