Swim: Safety Squad - Kayakers and Stand-up Paddleboarders

Get Connected Icon Happens On Aug 4, 2018
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Description

The Save The Bay Safety Squad is a group of trained and experienced kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders who act as an additional safety layer around swimmers and kayakers. Safety Squad members watch for swimmers who may need assistance and serve as extra eyes on the water. Requirements:

  • Must be a very experienced and seasoned kayaker or stand-up paddleboarder.
  • Must provide your own kayak/board and safety equipment (flotation, etc.).
  • Attend an information session before the Swim.

Information sessions are as follows (choose one):

Thursday, July 19
6:00 PM
Exploration Center & Aquarium
175 Memorial Blvd, Newport

Thursday, July 26
6:00 PM
The Bay Center
100 Save The Bay Drive, Providence

Full details on the Safety Squad are available here. Please sign up here to register your interest, or contact Events Manager Leanne Danielsen at ldanielsen@savebay.org. Leanne Danielsen will contact you to discuss your participation.

We have many volunteer roles at The Swim! To view the full list, visit the Swim Volunteer Page

Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Aug 2, 2018
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: The swim goes on rain or shine. The only reason the swim would be cancelled would be for fog or unsafe nautical conditions– if that should happen the decision will be made that morning. Please check your messages before you leave home to volunteer.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible

Location

Get Connected Icon Newport Grand Casino
150 Admiral Kalbfus Road
Newport, RI  02835