- February 22nd at 18:30: Spring Season 2012 information meeting (for more details please see “You are invited!” here above)
- February 25 – 26: 08:00 – 17:00: the American Red Cross (ARC) Wilderness and Remote First Aid (WRFA) course
On the weekend of February 25 to 26, 2012 (from 0800-1700 each day) I am offering the American Red Cross (ARC) Wilderness and Remote First Aid (WRFA) course. WRFA program is based on the BSA Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines with enhanced content to meet OSHA’s best practices for Workplace First Aid Programs. Participants must be 14 years of age and have current CPR certification from either ARC or AHA (if you are not certified now – tell me as I may schedule another opportunity for such certification soon). Please be advised that the course will conform to the ARC course requirements.
The class is essentially all day on both Saturday and Sunday February 25 & 26. If you would like to take this course, please sign-up with me by an email response by clicking here. I will also have a waiting list made, if necessary. The cost will be $80 for registered scouts and adult advisers. The fee is to cover the cost of materials, books, supplies, two lunches and snacks. Interested scouts/adults who wish to take the course are encouraged to sign-up as soon as possible as the class is limited to no more than 12 participants per ARC rules. I will also be providing participants with some additional first aid materials and supplies I think this will be helpful in addition to the WRFA required material. Please sign up ASAP. Location will be in South San Clemente. Certification is valid for a two year period.
Very briefly the class objectives are to cover: identification of delayed help emergency situations; identify causes and prevention of injuries in wilderness areas; learn proper preparation for journeys into the backcountry; learn emergency actions steps for first aid response when EMS is not readily available; basic and some more advanced first aid techniques; learn how to respond to an emotionally upset victim; learn short distance transfer and evacuation techniques; and, experience providing wilderness first aid through the means of scenarios and simulated rescues that test knowledge and skills.
Jeff Johnson
- March 4th from 10:30 until 19:30: The Jeffrey Adam Memorial Regatta will be on the first Sunday of the Whale’s Festival. Save the date!
Our goal is to get as many people as possible having fun on the water in memory of Jeff!
There will be competitive sabot, laser, and 420 classes. There will also be fun/non-competitive classes for new sailors or competitors. Sabots will be available for those in need of a boat! We also are planning 4 “cheerleading” boats go out to watch the races. Everyone is welcome to come and support!!
Come to the Dana Point Yacht Club after the races for awards and more fun!
Registration will be about two weeks before the race. More information will be posted at www.facebook.com/mariners936seascouts
Please spread the word to sailors and friends of Jeff!!
Liz Fletcher
- March 10th: The 29th Annual Long Beach Invitational Regatta
One day event with same day transportation to and from by car. Event cost $5.oo only per person. Hamburger cook-out lunch provided at the event. For more event info please click here or contact Bucky Bailey.
