
Field trip: Introduction to Flatwater Packrafting
Flatwater Packraft Course Outing: paddle on a lake - Lake Washington
In this first field trip we will practice a plethora of swimming, packrafting rescue, and paddling skills.
- Sat, Sep 23, 2023
- Seattle Packrafting Committee
- Packrafting
- Adults
- Easy
- FULL (10 capacity)
- FULL (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Details to follow once registration closes. We will meet in front of the Magnuson Park swim beach.
Module 1: rigging, adjust thigh straps, adjust backrest, tie bow line, tie stern grab line
Module 2: dry suit burping, practice floating, swimming backstroke, swimming crawl stroke, swimming on back with paddle, swimming with paddle doggie style
Module 3: various paddling strokes: box technique, draw stroke, sculling, back-paddling, etc. Set up 5 buoy slalom course, do relay races around the concrete dock. Paddle along the shore for a short distance
Module 4: rescues - waist deep self entry, partner assist, deep water entry, group rescue, paddling with extra paddle, boat carry on the bow, boat bump, tow a swimmer koala style on the bow, tow a swimmer on a line
Required Equipment
Standard flatwater Packrafting equipment per course overview