hellwoman
02-27-2007, 08:57 AM
P.W.C, Jet Ski, Jet Skier
I have just spent the last three months travelling between Mumbles, Gower and Newquay in Cornwall training for the K38 Tow surf operator course run by big wave legend and Chairman of the British Tow Surfing Association, Chris Bertish.
GSD has joined several clubs both in Wales and in Cornwall which then permit launch of the ski for tow surfing training and operations. I can honestly say that the K38 training course was one of the most educational I have been on.
The training was all about safety, first aid, risk analysis, required equipment, pick ups and rescues of the athelete (tow surfer) For more information on the course se the link below for Shawn Alladio.
Chris told us that every time you go out and train or operate you are learning, which is something Shawn Alladio had told him.
I now realise that prior to this K38 course I did not have a clue about P.W.C's and the massive preparation that is needed to tow surf the outer banks. My training has just started, I am now going to book myself on to a VHF radio operator course and in the summer get training from the RYA on reading charts and plotting courses.
One of the main things that come through was the need for team work and 'slow is pro'. I have learned that GSD's P.W.C is not a toy for my friends or staff to race around the bay on.
No, it is a vital piece of equipment that must be maintained checked and doublechecked. The ski, can in the righthands, i.e those that have been trained save lives, perform extreme rescues and tow atheletes into XXL waves way out in the middle of the ocean.
SurfGSD and I are just starting out on this new activity and are excited that we have already learned so much thanks to Chris bertish and K38. Relevant websites are below.
www.chrisbertish.com Big wave surfer and K38 trainer. His site is more an informative site than anything else...So friends, family and interested surfers can gain insight, knowledge and inspiration into the path that has taken me to experience, travel & surf waves far past my wildest dreams...
www.shawnalladio.com K38 Water Safety - Mission Statement
K38 Water Safety is an established and growing family of water rescue and safety specialists committed to enhancing the occupational and recreational use of the PWC (personal watercraft). Homeland Security has become a major defining training force utilizing Personal Watercraft -K38 provides PWC rescue boat courses for law enforcement, military, lifeguard, fire department including other types of professional agencies and athletes from kite surfing, tow surfing, wake boarding, competition, movie stunt and safety management included. Shawn Alladio of K38 Water Safety; personally manages safety for big wave surfing and IJSBA racing events and other promotional on water activities along with trained staff members.
www.cornishjetskierclub.org We are a non-profit organisation set up in 2004 with the aim of increasing the awareness, enjoyment and safety of Personal Watercraft users in Cornwall.
www.mumblejetskiclub.co.uk As locals to Swansea ourselves, we wanted to continue to use the slip way as it is one of the very few places which is both convenient and easy to launch and recover craft. We persuaded the local council to let us try and manage the issues which were causing the problems and start a club which would oversee this.
http://www.rya.org.uk/ The RYA is a UK membership organisation for recreational boat owners and crew with over 103,000 personal members. There are an estimated further 500,000 boat owners nationally who are members of RYA affiliated clubs and class associations. We fight unnecessary bureaucracy and threats to boating on behalf of these members and affiliates in the UK and abroad.
http://www.towsurfer.com/ The sport of extreme paddle surfing and tow-in surfing should not be attempted without extensive training, experience and professional assistance. This is both a high risk and dangerous sport and may result in or cause serious injury to oneself or another and may even cause death. Always consult with a certified and trained professional in areas of PWC Training and Ocean / Surf Rescues. Never paddle into large surf alone unless you're Jeff Clark. You should always provide a float plan with your Harbor Masters office before departing the harbor
I have just spent the last three months travelling between Mumbles, Gower and Newquay in Cornwall training for the K38 Tow surf operator course run by big wave legend and Chairman of the British Tow Surfing Association, Chris Bertish.
GSD has joined several clubs both in Wales and in Cornwall which then permit launch of the ski for tow surfing training and operations. I can honestly say that the K38 training course was one of the most educational I have been on.
The training was all about safety, first aid, risk analysis, required equipment, pick ups and rescues of the athelete (tow surfer) For more information on the course se the link below for Shawn Alladio.
Chris told us that every time you go out and train or operate you are learning, which is something Shawn Alladio had told him.
I now realise that prior to this K38 course I did not have a clue about P.W.C's and the massive preparation that is needed to tow surf the outer banks. My training has just started, I am now going to book myself on to a VHF radio operator course and in the summer get training from the RYA on reading charts and plotting courses.
One of the main things that come through was the need for team work and 'slow is pro'. I have learned that GSD's P.W.C is not a toy for my friends or staff to race around the bay on.
No, it is a vital piece of equipment that must be maintained checked and doublechecked. The ski, can in the righthands, i.e those that have been trained save lives, perform extreme rescues and tow atheletes into XXL waves way out in the middle of the ocean.
SurfGSD and I are just starting out on this new activity and are excited that we have already learned so much thanks to Chris bertish and K38. Relevant websites are below.
www.chrisbertish.com Big wave surfer and K38 trainer. His site is more an informative site than anything else...So friends, family and interested surfers can gain insight, knowledge and inspiration into the path that has taken me to experience, travel & surf waves far past my wildest dreams...
www.shawnalladio.com K38 Water Safety - Mission Statement
K38 Water Safety is an established and growing family of water rescue and safety specialists committed to enhancing the occupational and recreational use of the PWC (personal watercraft). Homeland Security has become a major defining training force utilizing Personal Watercraft -K38 provides PWC rescue boat courses for law enforcement, military, lifeguard, fire department including other types of professional agencies and athletes from kite surfing, tow surfing, wake boarding, competition, movie stunt and safety management included. Shawn Alladio of K38 Water Safety; personally manages safety for big wave surfing and IJSBA racing events and other promotional on water activities along with trained staff members.
www.cornishjetskierclub.org We are a non-profit organisation set up in 2004 with the aim of increasing the awareness, enjoyment and safety of Personal Watercraft users in Cornwall.
www.mumblejetskiclub.co.uk As locals to Swansea ourselves, we wanted to continue to use the slip way as it is one of the very few places which is both convenient and easy to launch and recover craft. We persuaded the local council to let us try and manage the issues which were causing the problems and start a club which would oversee this.
http://www.rya.org.uk/ The RYA is a UK membership organisation for recreational boat owners and crew with over 103,000 personal members. There are an estimated further 500,000 boat owners nationally who are members of RYA affiliated clubs and class associations. We fight unnecessary bureaucracy and threats to boating on behalf of these members and affiliates in the UK and abroad.
http://www.towsurfer.com/ The sport of extreme paddle surfing and tow-in surfing should not be attempted without extensive training, experience and professional assistance. This is both a high risk and dangerous sport and may result in or cause serious injury to oneself or another and may even cause death. Always consult with a certified and trained professional in areas of PWC Training and Ocean / Surf Rescues. Never paddle into large surf alone unless you're Jeff Clark. You should always provide a float plan with your Harbor Masters office before departing the harbor