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Saving Wilson - boat flipping, pushing, and rescue practice

When
8 Jul 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
Buena Vista Seacan

Registration

Registration
Open to BDP/NPP leaders, sweeps, and mids. If you have taken SWR and want to join, email info@paddleuaps.com to inquire.

Saving Wilson (the boat without a paddler)

** This is a common adventure, not formally led programming. Attend at your own risk.**

This evening is designed for our BDP/NPP leaders, sweeps, and mids to practice flipping kayaks, pushing kayaks, emptying kayaks over their bows, throwing paddles, performing hand-of-God rescues, and more. We will meet at the BV seacan at 6pm, borrow some club boats (filled with maximum flotation), and paddle down to Emily Murphy while practicing rescues along the way.

We will be having a separate event open to all club members later in the year. This one is for UAPS river leader and sweep volunteers, and 2025 NPP grads with SWR.

Required gear: Boat, float bags, paddle, skirt, helmet, PFD with whistle, proper paddling attire

Special thanks to InMotion for their ongoing financial support and encouragement, which has helped increase women’s leadership in our club since 2023.