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Presenter:  Kelly Blades
Presentation:  Touring Kayak Rescues
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There are two kinds of paddlers in this world; those who swim and those who lie about it! To that end, this lecture will speak frankly and realistically about getting someone or yourself back into a boat once you take a swim. Bring your questions, comments, and skepticism as we all have a discussion over what makes sense and what doesn’t? ADDED BONUS: Don’t believe Kelly regarding rescues? Think he’s full of hot air? Come on down to the pool afterward so he can prove his crazy ideas. But be advised, you might just find yourself part of the rescue process in the pool!

Kelly has been working in the paddle sports industry for years. He is the Midwest guy for P&H sea kayaks, Pyranha kayaks, Venture kayaks, and Feel Free kayaks. He is a pro paddler for Werner Paddles, Immersion Research, and NRS. He is an ACA Open Water Instructor and the Midwest Coaching officer for the BCU. In other words, he does a whole lot of stuff with kayaking