Teaching “SELF RESCUE” Keeps Everyone Safer
11 Jun 2014
“Self Rescue” should be taught during a course BEFORE the water-start. It must be done twice, once on land and then on water in ‘real’ conditions.
Too often, Examiners report to the IKO that Assistant Instructor Candidates are not able to do a safe self-rescue even though they are certified at Level 3n.
“Why Teaching “Self Rescue” is so Important?”
Teaching students to self-rescue is a vitally important part of the IKO teaching program. The IKO cannot stress this enough. It is part of the IKO Standards. If not taught, then the Instructor is not respecting the IKO Standards. Further, this makes the Instructor liable for any accident or incident that may occur as a result.
Teaching “Self Rescue” can also be fun and engaging. It can be taught when the wind dies down so time is not wasted. It can also be taught after a long body drag session when the student is tiring out. Bring the student back to beach and teach it!
Students pay for IKO kiteboard lessons to receive the safest training available. When “Self Rescue” is taught before the water-start, students will then be already trained for the Assistant Instructor Training Course (AITC) on how to properly self-rescue. Most of all, they will be safer during their personal practice.
Teaching “Self Rescue” can also be fun and engaging. It can be taught when the wind dies down so time is not wasted. It can also be taught after a long body drag session when the student is tiring out. Bring the student back to beach and teach it!
Students pay for IKO kiteboard lessons to receive the safest training available. When “Self Rescue” is taught before the water-start, students will then be already trained for the Assistant Instructor Training Course (AITC) on how to properly self-rescue. Most of all, they will be safer during their personal practice.
Watch IKO’s “Self Rescue” Video Online
We have made the “Self Rescue” online video available free for you to watch. This video is part of the Level 1 video series. Watch all Kiteboarder Level 1 videos for free.
Happy Teaching!
The IKO Team
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