NOW AVAILABLE . . .
PERSONAL
WATER
RESCUECRAFT
TRAINING
MANUALS
by the
Hawaiian
Lifeguard Association
INSTRUCTOR EDITION - 72 pages, 31 photographs,
2 figures, 3 appendices, 17 lesson plans - $15.00
STUDENT TEXT - 52 pages, 31 photographs, 2 figures, 3 appendices
- $10.00
Both manuals provide a thoroughly sound learning base in the logistics, operational skills, and basic maintenance of the personal water rescuecraft and rescue sled.
The instructor's manual also includes seventeen relevant lesson plans.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Forward
General Considerations
Section A. Basic Skills - Flat Water
A-1 Trailering and Launching the Rescuecraft
A-2 The Reversing Controls, Reversing Maneuvers and Quick
Stopping
A-3 Turning Skills
A-4 Precision Approach Driving
Section B. Intermediate Skills - Surf up to Eight
Feet
B-1 Wave Judgement
B-2 Entering and Exiting the Surf Zone
B-3 Going Over Broken Waves
B-4 Beach Launch and Retrieval - Through Shorebreak and Surf
B-5 Holding Position in the Surf Zone
B-6 Turns in the Surf Zone
B-7 Troubleshooting in the Field
Section C. Rescue Skills
C-1 Use of Throw Bag and Tow Rope
C-2 Capsize Drill
C-3 Crew Drop-off and Pick-up
C-4 Conscious Patient Pick-up
C-5 Unconscious Patient Pick-up
C-6 Two Person Pick-up
Appendices:
Sample Rescuecraft Supply List
Sample Rescuecraft Operations Log
Sample Periodic Inspection Chart
(Only Available in the Instructors' Edition)
Instructor Pages:
Seventeen Lesson Plans
Subjects:
- Advanced Surf Lifesaving and Rescue Techniques
- Rough Water and High Surf Victim Extrication
- Rescue Vehicle and Device Operational Skills, Logistics, and Maintenance
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