In order to safety participate in this activity each participant must be able to…

• Hold their breath while underwater and, while underwater wearing a properly fitted lifejacket, be able to independently turn from a face down to a face up position keeping their head above water.
• Be able to independently remain in an appropriate and safe body position, while / in on the paddlecraft, for the duration of the program.
• Be able to independently or with a companion enter and exit the watercraft on shore.
• Be able to independently exit from the watercraft in the event of a capsize and perform an appropriate self-rescue or cooperate with an assisted rescue
• Be able to independently propel the watercraft with the use of a paddle or other adaptive piece of equipment.
• In order to attempt self-rescues entailing re-entry of the craft while in deep water, each participant must…
  • Be able to maintain a swimming position while manipulating equipment.
  • Be able to maneuver body and manipulate equipment to re-enter the craft.