Scenes from the Big Canoe Training, July 2019

On the weekend of July 13-14, 2019, David Wooldridge of Ridge Wilderness Adventures led NBBC canoeists in the Big Canoe Skipper curriculum that he developed. The Langley canoes and this training were purchased with funds from NBBC’s GCEF grant. The boats have already proved invaluable for NBBC’s mission-critical public and educational programming. And the trip leaders and canoe volunteers who participated are eager to pass along the knowledge from this training to other NBBC member-volunteers.

Training in the new Langley canoes, Newtown Creek July 13, 2019. Dave lays it out.
Training in the new Langley canoes, Newtown Creek July 13, 2019. Morale takes a hit when rescue practice is put off till tomorrow ...
Training in the new Langley canoes, Newtown Creek July 13, 2019.
Training in the new Langley canoes, Newtown Creek July 13, 2019. A critical hit for the Car Claw!
Training in the new Langley canoes, Newtown Creek July 13, 2019. Taking a break by the Nature Walk
Training in the new Langley canoes, mouth of Newtown Creek, July 13, 2019.
Training in the new Langley canoes, Bushwick Inlet, July 14, 2019
Training in the new Langley canoes, Bushwick Inlet, July 14, 2019. Switching seats.
Training in the new Langley canoes, Bushwick Inlet, July 14, 2019. Time to (practice) rescue!
Training in the new Langley canoes, Bushwick Inlet, July 14, 2019. Rescue practice: Amy is not worried!
Training in the new Langley canoes, Bushwick Inlet, July 14, 2019. Rescue practice!
Training in the new Langley canoes, Bushwick Inlet, July 14, 2019. Rescue practice: Willis thinks they'll figure it out.
Training in the new Langley canoes, Bushwick Inlet, July 14, 2019. Dave uses Canadian curling techniques to bail the boat during rescues!
Training in the new Langley canoes, Bushwick Inlet, July 14, 2019. Dave's bailing technique during rescue practice.
Training in the new Langley canoes, Bushwick Inlet, July 14, 2019. A short break.
Training in the new Langley canoes, Bushwick Inlet, July 14, 2019. Rescue practice.
Training in the new Langley canoes, Bushwick Inlet, July 14, 2019. Rescue practice. No one minds.
Training in the new Langley canoes, Bushwick Inlet, July 14, 2019. Rescue practice. All aboard!
Training in the new Langley canoes, Bushwick Inlet, July 14, 2019. Rescue practice: Michael uses the Canadian method to bail.
Training in the new Langley canoes, East River, July 14, 2019.
Training in the new Langley canoes, East River July 14, 2019.
Training in the new Langley canoes, back on land at MASE Park, July 14, 2019. Everyone made it!

Come see the Langley canoes in action at our 2019 Public Paddle series!

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