k38 tow surfing and big wave safety at k38 international summit
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The historical first ever Surfing Safety PWC Summit held in 2004 for big waves, tow surfing and paddle surfing. Basic CPR course for surfing safety was given by K38 and Subject Matter Experts. Hosted by the Morro Bay Harbor Department in CaliforniaTRANSCRIPT
October 18, 2004
K38 International PWC Safety Summit Special Media Invitation to Attend:
K38 International PWC Safety Summit
Welcome! You are cordially invited to the K38 International PWC Safety Summit! We will issue Press Credentials for those who RSVP and attend/participate in covering these programs that benefit Surfing, Tow Surfing, and Personal Watercraft Recreational and Occupational Rescue communities! This is a great opportunity to share with your viewers educational opportunities about personal safety, and increasing their water and boating knowledge skills with Professionals in their respective fields! This is a great opportunity to interview our world renowned Summit Presenters, attendees at one location, and a great venue for on-water photography or video sessions for the demonstrations or on-water training courses! You can observe or test the Personal Watercraft rescue boats in a dynamic 'true-to life' conditions with the lastest equipment that rescuers will deploy with in our training courses!
This is the perfect time to train for water rescues and tow surfing as we welcome our winter swells to the Central California coast!
Come join us as we launch our 2004-2005 Pacific Winter Ocean Season! On Saturday and Sunday the 13th and 14th of November, the first ever Personal Watercraft Safety Summit will be held in conjunction with the City of Morro Bay, the Morro Bay Harbor Department and USCG Station Morro Bay. There will be pre and post Summit training courses available, along with our exciting guest speaker lineup! K38, Shawn Alladio and their instructors have been instructing the use of Personal Watercraft since 1989, to racers, recreational enthusiasts, military waterborne special operations, rescue professionals and extreme big wave surfing venues. K38 has also providing water safety services for special events, big wave surfing competitions, tow surfing and personal watercraft racing. www.ShawnAlladio.com
Here is a synopsis of training programs and feature presentations at the Summit
______________________________________________________________________ Summit Training-Educational Programs
1 November 11-12
National Safe Boating Council Instructor Course ( 16 Hrs )
Thu: 8:00am - 5:30pm Location: TBA
Fri: 8:00am - 5:30pm Location: TBA
2 November 11-12
K38 Tow Surfing Boating Course ( 16 Hrs )
Thu: 8am to 6pm Location: TBA
Fri: 8am to 6pm Location: TBA
3 November 12
K38 USCG Aux. 8 Hour Recreational PWC ( 8 Hrs )
Fri: 8:00a - 5:00p Location: TBA
4 November 13-14
K38 International PWC Safety Summit ( 16 Hrs )
Sat: 9:00a - 5:00p Location: Community Center
1001 Kennedy Way Morro Bay, CA 93442
Sun: 9:00a - 5:00p Location: Veterans Hall
209 Surf St. Morro Bay, CA 93442
5 November 14
K38-Surfpulse.com Surfing Safety-CPR Course ( 8 Hrs )
Sun: 8:30a - 5:00p Location: TBA
6 November 15-17
K38 Open Water Rescue Boat Course ( 28 Hrs )
Mon: 8:00a - 5:00p Location: TBA
Tue: 8:00a - 1:00a Location: TBA
Wed: 9:00a - 5:00p Location: TBA
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SUMMIT SPEAKER TOPICS
International Presenters PWC Training Updates - Dave Droomer-South Africa - Glyn Ovens-Wales/UK - Fabio Annigoni-Italy PWC Training Updates - Giselle Addison-Australia PWC Training Updates - Antonio Maestre-Portugal PWC Lifesaving Updates - Scott Collier-Canadian Watercraft Training Featured Presentations - John Donaldson-USA Personal Watercraft Industry Updates - John Alexiou-USA Standard Operating Procedures for Fire, Law, Harbor and Lifeguard Agencies - Doug Phillips-HAWAII Homeland Security for Fire and Law enforcement and Task Force Protection - Dave Purdy-USA Surface Warfare Targets Remote Control PWC Program - Jim Segerstrom-USA Water Rescue: Floods, Swiftwater and Boats - Cary Smith-USA California Boating Safety Officers Association, Pillar Point Harbor Department - Shawn Workman-United States Marine Corps PWC Safety Program - Mary Thomas-California Department of Boating and Waterways POST Law Enforcement Programs - Jeff Gunn-United States Coast Guard Auxiliary PWC Training - Brad Southworth-USA The early days of Personal Watercraft - Phaedra Bota-USA California Department of Boating and Waterways Aquasmart Program for school age children - Shawn Alladio-Training standards for PWC Race Course Marshals, Racers and Rescuers
Local Speakers - United States Coast Guard Station Morro Bay- Homeland Security - Eric Endersby-Local Shark Attack Response for surfers/beachgoers - Chuck Rawlison-Sheriff Department Dive Team and Search and Rescue Morro Bay USCG Auxiliary Update Additional Presentations 1. Craig Tibbals-Children's Burn Camp 2. Don Curry Big Wave Surfer-Tow Surfing 'There and Now' 3. Karen File-The tragedy of losing your loved, a personal story 4. Vello's Big Fishing Stories on his Waverunner and Lifesled! 5. Ku'ualoha-Rightful Hawaiian Nation and their traditional boating heritage K38 AWARDS PROGRAM - K38 Live LIFE Like Jay Award-Given for the true spirit of inspiring others like Jay Moriarity, one or our greatest personalities in big wave surfing who lost his life in the Maldives. Jays spirit lives on. Kim Moriarity will be presenting the award in honor of her husband. - K38 Slow Is Pro Award-For successfully creating a mishap and surviving it - Team K38 Rescue Award-Team efforts creating positive results under pressure. - Rigg K38 Challenge-Given to those who directly change others lives through their personal sacrifice, dedicated to Nancy Rigg set the standard for swiftwater rescue. Nancy is known as the guardian angel of swiftwater rescue worldwide. - K38 First Generation Award-Given to the first generation innovators who came before us - K38 International Award-For International outstanding contributions for PWC safety and education - K38 PWC Racer of the Year-PwcToday.com-Voted by members on PWCtoday.com - K38 Heavy Water Award-Given for working in big water conditions and using 'seconds and feet' in a stressful and dangerous situation - K38-PWCtoday.com-PWC Free Rider of the Year-Voted by members on PWCtoday.com K38 WAKE of FAME inductees will be honored at the Summit! People who have made contributions to the Personal Watercraft and Rescue Community will be recognized! Or email Shawn Alladio, [email protected] with your contact information. Please let us know if you will be participating in a course or observing, as our course registrations are almost full. We look forward to seeing you in November as we usher in the winter rescue season! Yours in Water Safety! Shawn Alladio Disclaimer: Personal Watercraft are highly manueverable small boats. Training is essential for safe operations of both operators and passengers. Operators must abide by all the boating rules and regulations for the State of California and their are of operation. Tow surfing is a very dangerous sport and should only be attempted by those who are very experienced in large surf conditions. Operators and attendees of the Summit training courses understand that this is an high risk training program that could result in serious injury or death. Attendees must be in excellent physical condition and have a thorough respect, understanding and phsyical ability to work/train in the ocean environment. The Summit promoters, instructors, agents, affiliates, sponsors and hosts assume no liabiltiy for attendees. Attend and participate at your own risk, and are responsible for personal gear.
