: THanks so much for the info, Sally. See you Saturday. - Laura

The rescue clinic includes a bunch of demonstrations in the
: morning. In previous years the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the CT
: DEP have had flare demos that involved hands-on practice firing
: flares. There are in water demonstrations of: Paddle float
: re-entry after capsize, various assisted rescues, re-entry &
: roll, and usually a rec boat capsize and rescue attempt.

: After the demonstrations everyone gets to practice. Many people
: will be available to help - just ask!

: Bob & I bring our own sandwiches & a bag of Ghirardelli
: Dark Chocolate squares to share (BUT there's only the quick
: & the out-of-luck!)

: You won't have any trouble finding the meeting spot - drive down
: the access road to the parking lot, park near other cars with
: kayak racks, and wander past the picnic tables nearest the
: water, and you will see the sandy beach where the day's
: activities will take place.

: Sally (Massachusetts) Peters