State Lifeguards. Their station is South of the Ventura Pier and
from time to time they will get kiters "flushed" in their direction.
We had a 3.5 hour training session, covering many "situational"
recovery and rescue techniques. The Lifeguards main concern
is the swimmer, (kiter down in the water) control lines, the unpredictability of the kite and handling of the kite.
We covered use of the quick release, kite leash, deflating the kite,
observation of "text-book" self-rescue, use of Personal Water Craft
rescue and use of Paddle Board rescue.
The training session was very productive. The key point to remember, repeated many times by the Lifeguards. Their
safety and the swimmers, safety/rescue is the primary focus.
Boards, kites, control bar and lines etc. are a distant third place
and can obviously be replaced.
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| With the "LG's" Ventura Pier in the background |
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| Proper handling of kite |
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| "Safety First" |
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| Liquid Force 2014 Envy Kite |
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| Our training session was an honor and look forward to our next one in June Feel free to give us a call 818-378-5679 or e-mail us @ www.Venturakiteboarding.com for your kiting needs |
Ventura Kiteboarding has been invited back for the Summer new
hire training session in June at Lifeguard Headquarters. Contact us if you would like to attend.
Special shout out mahalos and props to our Photog. guy Jared. We owe you that Surf&Turf..............in Baja! Thanx-A-Bunch, excellent work!!!!!
