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Automatic team sign up is not enabled for this opportunity. Contact July Lewis at volunteer@savebay.org if you would like to register a team!
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. Check-in begins on the Jamestown beach at 5:15 AM, and the safety briefing at the Naval base will be at 6:30 AM. 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 in advance of the event, date TBA.
Safety Squad members must complete the Swim waiver volunteer qualification in the volunteer portal. upon registration.
Safety Squad members must have an emergency contact who is not a swimmer, kayaker, or safety squad member. Please indicate your emergency contact (name and phone number) in the notes when you register, OR edit your profile to add it yourself.
Please direct all questions concerning requirements to Events Manager Leanne Danielsen at ldanielsen@savebay.org. Leanne Danielsen will contact you to discuss your participation.
***BY REGISTERING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SAFETY SQUAD, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING EXPERIENCE WITH KAYAKING OR STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING***
Required equipment for Safety Kayakers:
- Sea-worthy 9.5' (minimum) sea kayak or sit-on-top kayak with a paddle (No tandem kayaks permitted)
- 1 life jacket
Strongly Recommended Equipment:
- Paddle float and pump (if there is a cockpit)
- Spray skirt (if there is a cockpit)
- Paddle leash (or other means of attaching paddle)
- Water Bottles
- Whistle/signaling device
We have many volunteer roles at The Swim! To view the full list, visit the Swim Volunteer Page.
Any questions or difficulty registering? Contact July Lewis at volunteer@savebay.org We want you on our team!
