As the Crew discussed at the last meeting, they would like to be able to do some canoeing/kayaking at upcoming events like a campout at lake macbride which also includes the Apostle Islands Trip. Therefore, we need to conduct a swim test for all crew members including any adults who plan to participate with any water events. If you can swim, you can be in canoe/kayak solo without an adult.
The crew would like to meet this Sunday. Of course there are a few conflicts, but we'll try to get the most there and have a makeup date another weekend. In order to maximize participation, I would like to have the crew meet at the pool at Coralville Rec Center at 4:30pm if that works for most of you. That's trying to catch a couple of girls who dance in CR on Sunday. Please let me know if you can make it. You will need to pay a pool fee.
We were able to secure reservations for a group campsite at Maquoketa Caves State park on the weekend of June 16-18th.
Hopefully, the crew will work out an outdoor event in May as well.
Swimmer
Jump feet first into water over the head, level off, and begin swimming.
Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: side, breast, trudgen, or crawl. Swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke.
The 100 yards must be completed without stops and must include at least one sharp turn.
Rest by floating…Long enough to demonstrate ability to rest when exhausted.
Beginner
Jump feet first into water over the head, level off, and begin swimming.
Swim 25 feet on the surface.
Stop, turn, and resume swimming back to the starting place.
Non-Swimmer
Did not complete either of the swimming tests.