Topic: Re: Sat Aug 16th - volunteer safety boaters needed - event summary

[Larry W]

http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/news/press_release_ottawa_riverkeeper_s_escape_to_from_aylmer_traz_is_this_saturday

On a relatively cool August morning, the swimmers headed off for the swim. The roles of the escort boaters were to herd wayward swimmers in the correct direction, to provide assistance when necessary and of course offer morale support. Anita completed the 4 km swim in PB time of 1h35m (actually it was the first time). Next year the organizers want to have more swimmers, therefore more volunteer safety boaters will be needed.

Donations are still being accepted by the Ottawa River Keepers.

http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/photos-swimmers-escape-from-aylmer-traz
for some photos

[Paul Potvin]

you silly man. You would not provide rescue service unless necessary.

You would be providing "escort" service. Not sure if that would interfere with the race though ;-)

Won't we be interfering in the race as we constantly try to rescue them?
Paul

Me as an escort, hum... Kinky! Sounds like a good cause though!

P:)

[Larry W]

you silly man. You would not provide rescue service unless necessary.

You would be providing "escort" service. Not sure if that would interfere with the race though ;-)

Won't we be interfering in the race as we constantly try to rescue them?
Paul

[Paul Potvin]

That could be fun!

Won't we be interfering in the race as we constantly try to rescue them?

Paul

[Larry W]

Anita registered for the 4 km swim
You can sponsor her at:
https://www.giveffect.org/participants/269-anita-netherton

I will be providing safety boater duties for her as she crosses the river.

Larry

[ChristianG]

That could be fun!

[Larry W]

The Ottawa River Keepers is looking for volunteer safety boaters for their first ever inter-provincial open water swim race.

Information at the link below

http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/events/inaugural_4k_inter_provincial_open_water_swim_1

Escort paddlers (kayakers, canoeists, stand-up paddlers) and NLS-certified lifeguards needed. Please email brigitte@ottawariverkeeper.ca to sign up.

When: Saturday, August 16, 2014
Start: Parc des Cèdres, Aylmer, Quebec
Finish: Lac Deschenes Sailing Club, Shirley’s Bay, Ottawa, Ontario
Time: 7:30 a.m. Check-in, Warm-up and Briefing | 8:00 a.m. Start
Prizes: 1st and 2nd wet suit and non wet suit winners, top 2 fundraisers, plus door prizes.
Refreshments: Continental breakfast post event.
Entry Fee: $50 (Please note: In the unlikely case of severe weather (lightning, high e-coli count, low visibility, extreme winds), the swim will be canceled. No refunds will be issued.)
Race kit pick-up: Thursday, August 14th (12 – 8 pm), Ottawa Riverkeeper office, 1960 Scott St., 3rd floor (corner of Scott/McRae, on top of Trailhead)

Registration Steps:
1. Complete online registration/waiver form.
2. Join GiveEffect.org to pay the $50 registration fee and collect pledges for clean water. (Here’s how: Join GiveEffect.org. Select Ottawa Riverkeeper from the charities list. Select Interprovincial Swim campaign. Then select Participate button.)