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    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:10:43 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Found at Campsite</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/9,7064,7734/#msg-7734</link>
      <author>DorothyLee</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I forgot to mention earlier, I found a grey t-shirt that has a navy stripe across the front.  I'll bring it to the next BWA meeting.  Let me know if you think it's yours.

Dot]]></description>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/9,7064,7724/#msg-7724</link>
      <author>desertrat</author>
      <description><![CDATA[A few pics from the weekend...

http://picasaweb.google.com/desertrat75/BWASwiftWaterRescueClass2008


Heather has some good shots on her site, and I'll add Meryls pics next week.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:21:04 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/9,7064,7717/#msg-7717</link>
      <author>rineymack</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Excellent class....

David had to do a pig rig to get me out of bed on Monday!  Thanks to everyone who took the class.  I took the class for my own future paddler....if you see this blond haired boater in a pin, please save him!  See attached.

I feel safer on and off the river now!]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:22:05 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/9,7064,7709/#msg-7709</link>
      <author>mmemmer</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Thank you to Larry and Jason for teaching a great Swift Water Rescue course.  I really learned a lot and it helped my confidence with swimming in whitewater and helping others.  Thanks also to Meryl and Fred and to everyone who participated!

-Megan]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:49:02 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training</title>
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      <author>jasonfoley</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Great people, good water and hot temps.  The class was as successful as I could wish it to be and I thoroughly enjoyed co-instructing with Larry.  I am particularly proud of those folks who admitted to not being great swimmers yet took each water challenge on eagerly and aggressively.  You aren’t fully aware of your progression of being in moving water yet.

I just wanted to say how much fun the entire group was to teach.  I quite enjoyed getting to know folks who I was acquainted with previously and meet folks who I had yet to have the privilege to.  Not to brag too much but you handled the scenarios in the end very well and I can say you are an asset to your fellow boaters.  I am happy to report that the only carnage was from that young girl freaking out from Meryl’s Oscar nominating performance as a distracted crazed out swimmer.  Truly a classic moment that will be hard to forget.

Thanks Larry and Meryl for making the class great for the students and to Dale for his help in our request for water.  Brandon’s coordination was phenomenal making it easier on us to administer all the little details that normally take our focus from the class.  Meryl your Penny story would make a great AW article by the way.

I had a blast and Grace misses all of her new friends already.  Can’t wait to coordinate another class and we will look into perhaps teaching the advanced class curriculum that some folks requested.

Lets do it again!

Jason]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:49:09 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training</title>
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      <author>ferdunerd</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Debbie and I had a great time and learned a lot.  Our thanks to everyone involved.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:23:16 -0400</pubDate>
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      <author>desertrat</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I know myself and Meryl took some pics, and I think Heather may have some as well.  Ill post some on my Picasa gallery this week or next.

Anyone want to volunteer to do a write-up for the next Bowlines?  I smell Pulitzer.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:00:21 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/9,7064,7696/#msg-7696</link>
      <author>LarryC</author>
      <description><![CDATA[BTW, Mr. Spangler would like to get photos and a write up, or write ups (plural), for the next newletter. I know that a number of you were taking photos, including I believe some of the more infamous rescue attempts (think spagetti). Please help Don out with a story of your experience.

Larry]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:51:18 -0400</pubDate>
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      <author>bethany</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Yes! The class was great!

Thanks to Larry, Jason, and Meryl for great instruction and patience. The class was very well organized and super informative. And, it was a whole lot of fun! Big thanks to Brandon too, for pulling together all the logistics.

We had such a great group out there! The energy was fantastic. I really do feel blessed to have stumbled upon such a dynamic group of people. You gals/guys make paddling fun. Thanks. 

Now, get out there and save my ass......................]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:42:17 -0400</pubDate>
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      <author>eakirkwood</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Additional thanks should go out to Brandon and Dale for getting this organized; Fred for making sure all the bills were paid and Meryl for her assistance throughout the class.  The look on her face when Larry asked her to toss her paddle when practicing the Hand of God boat rescue was priceless.

Great job all!

Allen]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:28:16 -0400</pubDate>
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      <author>hanleyk1</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I would also like to add my voice to thank the instructors and volunteers whose generous spirits made this class possible, and to praise the participants for their full and enthusiastic participation. It's things like this that make me proud of the BWA. 

           Hanley]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:27:18 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training</title>
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      <author>DorothyLee</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Wow, what a great weekend!  Thanks so much Larry and Jason.  The class was informative, I try my best to have good foresight instead of hindsight.  Oh, the swims, the knots, the teamwork, the after class get togethers, seeing JBob squeeze into my pfd.... it goes on and on, such a great time.  

Also, I love seeing fellow paddlers out there taking the initiative to learn more.  It's impressive to see such a large group with every member so gung-ho.  Hopefully, there won't be a situation in which a rescue is necessary but, it's nice to know that my paddle buddies are up to the task.

D*t  =)]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:22:31 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training</title>
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      <author>LarryC</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Thanks for the compliments, Folks. 

It's a pleasure to teach these classes when the students are excited about the class and actively participating in the exercises and scenerios. Everyone was thinking and ready to get in the water and try stuff without any hestitation. Of course, the 90+ weather helped encourage that a bit I'm sure :^). I had a good time teaching this weekend.

And on your recommendations, Jason and I are doubling the price of the class next time ;^).

(I am kidding, we do try to take care of our BWA brethren)

Larry]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:03:54 -0400</pubDate>
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      <author>paddlezrm</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I'd also like to thank Larry and Jason for a well-organized, informative and fun class. Thanks to Meryl for being the teaching assistant and Oscar-winning swimmer (so realistic she made a little girl cry). Also, the participants all contributed great energy and enthusiasm, helping each other out, asking great questions, keeping the class moving.
And thanks to the club members who voted to subsidize this class, though it would've been worth it at twice the price.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:24:36 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training</title>
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      <author>desertrat</author>
      <description><![CDATA[The Swift Water Rescue class was a big success, the class was full, we got a release from the Corp., and good times were had by all.

HUGE thanks to Larry Cable and Jason Foley.  They went over a large amount of ino in 2 days, and did it well.  Yall make a good team.

Thanks to Dale and Fred for the assistance, and the rest of the class for the enthusiasm and great energy.  The Russell Fork is a beautiful place.


Brandon]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:57 -0400</pubDate>
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      <author>eakirkwood</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I want to thank Larry Cable and Jason Foley for an excellent job teaching our class.  I found it very informative and I came away with some very useful rescue techniques.  You guys did a great job.  I had a blast this weekend.

For anyone who has not had this class, regardless of your boating level, you should take it.

Allen]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:59:46 -0400</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/9,7064,7637/#msg-7637</link>
      <author>desertrat</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Update - 

We have a full class this weekend, everyone is paid up and ready to throw bags and tie knots.  Look forward to seeing yall on the Russell Fork, and a big thanks to Jason and Larry ahead of time.  And of course Dale Perry for assisting in getting the Corp. to give us some water.


Brandon]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:11:32 -0400</pubDate>
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      <author>Powhoundus</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Brent,

I'm working Sat, but would love to hook up with you Sun after work like last Fall. I could take my stuff to work, and head over via the parkway through London straight from work. As I recall, I was there by 1'ish last year. I've been dying for a low water gorge run this summer... 

Wes]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:16:02 -0400</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/9,7064,7598/#msg-7598</link>
      <author>Powhoundus</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Soooo.... next year we can ask for a 200 release on the first weekend of June, July, Aug,  for the BWA introduction to creeking course ... right?

Wes]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:12:24 -0400</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/9,7064,7588/#msg-7588</link>
      <author>LarryC</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Guys, do me a favor and keep this thread about SWR. 

Friends don't let friends thread hijack :^).]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:08:08 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/9,7064,7579/#msg-7579</link>
      <author>brentaustin</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Cool Jason, will do.  Anyone want to shuttle with me over there Sat. a.m.?  Gorge will be gorgeous.
Brent]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:16:20 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/9,7064,7575/#msg-7575</link>
      <author>jasonfoley</author>
      <description><![CDATA[There will be an extra release given to us by the corps for the purpose of teaching the Swiftwater class for 14 BWA members and 2 rescue/fire personnel from Elkhorn city.  We are getting a supplimental release to get the level to 200+ at Bartlick from 9AM till 2 PM.  It takes the water about 2.5 hours to get to the gorge from Bartlick.  

With that said I will paraphrase another instructor who taught at this spot recently:
The corp agreed to the request since the course was being taught non-profit for a non-profit organization. If a lot of people show up and boat to the take-out, this will prevent us from completing the course. We will have a lot of people swimming in the take-out rapid and have ropes across the river all day. This will be a hazard for boaters coming to the take-out. Please respect and take any river signals from shore seriously as these will be given for your safety (i.e., If we give you the stop signal, get to shore immediately and do not run the last drop before the take-out).

A solution to this problem would be to take-out at the upstream access about 200 feet from the normal take-out. I ask that any boaters take-out upstream this weekend to avoid conflicting with the SWR course drills and scenarios.  The best way to handle may be to park in the normal lot and hike to your vehicle. This is a very short and flat hike. One paddler could come back and get a vehicle for the boats. This would keep things less congested at the upstream access.

Here are some directions via Steve Ruth (russellfork) regarding taking out upstream of the normal takeout:
&quot;it's very easy to take out at the top of the rock bar on river right that starts the sluicy thing that makes the surfing wave. 
don't get tore up about not being able to surf, there's no wave at 200 anyway. 
and by the way, 200cfs is a great level for first time gorge runners. very forgiving. BUT you can still run the double boof at Tower and the Box at Climax if you want. 3rd drop is the hardest move at this level. 
if there's 200, there'll be a handful of locals around all weekend. more information at www.russellfork.info if you want it.&quot;

I appreciate boaters doing everything possible to ensure safety of our class location and these folks get the best class possible.

Regards,
Jason Foley]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:30:35 -0400</pubDate>
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      <author>ferdunerd</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Dale said tonight that the release is going to happen.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:52:31 -0400</pubDate>
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      <author>brentaustin</author>
      <description><![CDATA[lol, Mark.  Yeah, I wanna know too!
Brent]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:52:33 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/9,7064,7563/#msg-7563</link>
      <author>markbranch</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I was wondering if there will be a low water release at the Russell Fork 
this weekend during the SWR course.
Please respond with good news if possible.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:14:54 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training</title>
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      <author>hanleyk1</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Cool.

Let's do both. We'll catch more people that way. 7:00 PM on Wednesday, July 2nd and 6:30 PM on Tuesday, July 8th. See y'all there!

            Hanley]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:02:52 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/9,7064,7324/#msg-7324</link>
      <author>brentaustin</author>
      <description><![CDATA[You know that is another good point Hanley and Jason about the trucker's hitch - my favorite knot.  You can do about anything with it when it comes to cranking down on something tight!  Every boater should learn that one (and shuttle bunnies too!).
Brent]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:02:05 -0400</pubDate>
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      <author>rineymack</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I vote knot tying session/roll session combo since i am assuming most folks might want to practice rolls in case of opportunities to boat on the lI-III section of the russellfork....

we could start tomorrow night and have 3 sessions before the training....whereas there is only one opportunity if we have it before the meeting on tuesday....that way, if you can't go to one, you have other opportunities]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:10:59 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training :Knots</title>
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      <author>jasonfoley</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I am unsure I will be able to help out since I dont know whether or 'knot' I will be back from SC/NC by meeting time.  Hanley I think this is a great idea and if I can make it I will bring 4-5 throw ropes and some cording as well.  The trucker, butterfly and munter hitch (used with a caribiner) are nice additions but we wont go into them much in the course.  

The trucker is an important knot since I know a lot of folks who dont use tie down straps as well as they can hitch boats down on racks with the trucker.

I applaud the enthusiasm that appears to be mounting for this class.  I can promise everyone will learn a lot and take it with them on the river later as well.

Jason]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:37:37 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Swiftwater Rescue Training :Knots</title>
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      <author>brentaustin</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hanley:  That is a good idea!  Let's do it.  I can be there at 6:30 in the parking lot.  And, we should do it also, as Bethany suggests, around roll session time.  The more the merrier.  Why not?  I appreciate boaters with ropes that know how to use them.  Since I am still boatin, I know I am in between swims and my swims are generally on something where, &quot;yes, please throw a rope&quot;, would seem to be in order!  lol  
Brent]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:58:25 -0400</pubDate>
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