Lifesling Clinic

Hoping that the pandemic will not worsen, we have scheduled our Lifesling Clinic to be held at the Olympia Yacht Club beginning at 0900 on Saturday, June 11, 2022. This is a fun and challenging way to learn the proper use of the Lifesling so you will be able to get an overboard victim back to and onto the boat without needing anyone else to help you.

The clinic will begin with classroom instruction. Next, we will do dockside drills on the boats. Once the dockside drills are finished, we will take the boats out to do actual rescues with volunteer victims in survival suits. Each participant will complete a rescue while in sole control of the boat, although under the watchful eye of an instructor. Depending on wind conditions, we usually finish mid to late afternoon.

This is an opportunity to build confidence in your ability to rescue an overboard victim as you learn from your own mistakes and those of others in the class. If you have taken the class before, it is a good idea to take it again to refresh your skills.

The cost is just $15 per person. Please consider bringing your boat and crew. It is especially helpful to learn how to use the Lifesling on the boat you sail. The fee will be waived for skippers who bring two or more crew members.

Plan to bring your life jacket, lunch, basic sailing skills and all your questions. Space is limited so advance registration is encouraged. Please sign up by calling or texting me at (253) 732-2129 or by email at . I will be happy to answer any questions you have about the class.
Please also contact me if you would like to volunteer to be a victim for the on the water rescues. We will provide a (mostly) dry survival suit, along with much praise and gratitude for your contribution to this worthwhile effort.

Andy Saller, Liberty