Peaking, in Seconds and Feet

This was sent to me by Shawn Alladio K38 founder, its written in part by K38 friend David PUU

(David's blog:
http://www.davidpuu.com/blog/?p=748#comments


Check it out:
http://k38watersafety.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2063

This is something we can all face and at sometime may be the first on the scene.

Its an amazing story,

"Seconds in which to asses and feet in which to react"

Its not big its not clever but its 'hop-along' himself.

Co founder of K38 UK CHris Bertish doing what he does best, setting new precedents and no doubt with a huge grin on his face.

Thanks for everything buddy.

Enjoy

http://www.zigzag.co.za/site/awdep.asp&depnum=27636_47_11_A143_shark

TWO PEOPLE THROWN FROM JET SKI

Portland Coastguard have been co-ordinating assistance this evening to the two occupants of a red jet ski which capsized off Southbourne beach near Groyne 50, just past the pier.

The jet ski riders were thrown into the water and immediately began shouting and screaming for help whilst holding on to the upturned hull. Fortunately they were wearing lifejackets but were drifting whilst holding onto the quickly submerging vessel. Various public spirited members of the public immediately phoned the coastguard using 999.

The Poole inshore lifeboat was immediately asked to assist and the Southbourne Coastguard Rescue Team were sent to the beach. An ambulance was also called.

The weather at the time was strong winds force 6 increasing to gale force 8 with good visibility.

One person soon made it ashore, but it quickly became apparent that another person who was in the water could not swim and was clinging onto the upturned hull.

The Poole inshore lifeboat then managed to retrieve the individual from the water and both were taken to Bournemouth hospital by ambulance for check up.

Allan Norman, Watch Manager at Portland Coastguard said

The crew of the inshore lifeboat and our own Coastguard Rescue Team have now managed to secure the drifting jet ski. The two Polish occupants seems to have been suffering from hypothermia, and with the water at around 11 degrees Celsius at present it does not take a long immersion in water for such a condition to set in. Fortunately both people were wearing lifejackets which no doubt contributed towards their successful rescue, particularly for the non swimmer!

This also follows recent incidents where various other Polish people have got into difficulty along the coastline whether falling from cliffs, or undergoing problems at the shoreline or in the water.

We would reiterate our central message that by dialing 999 and asking for the Coastguard we can get assistance to you as quickly as possible. For other details such as tide times or weather conditions then a call to our Ops Room on 01305 760439 and we will be able to advise you on your planned trip.

www.mcga.gov.uk

The Day We Left Arnside

K38 UK instructor Ben Granata was packing up the K38 Training Kit after the successful class with the HM Coastguard, when the earth began to shake (official news of CG training to follow soon). It was confirmed later that an Earth Tremor had reverberated through the ground a very rare occurrence in the UK


** Tremor strikes north-west England **
An earth tremor of 3.7 magnitude strikes the north west of England, the British Geological Survey confirms.
< http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/1/hi/england/8022583.stm >

TRAINING EXERCISE TURNS INTO RESCUE FOR ARNSIDE COASTGUARD RESCUE TEAM

At 3 o clock on Saturday afternoon a training exercise turned into a successful rescue for Arnside Coastguard Rescue Team when a member of the team was taken ill during the exercise on the Kent Estuary.

Two members of Arnside Coastguard Rescue Team

The Arnside Team were undertaking training with their new Rescue Water Craft, due to come into service during the summer season, when one of their colleagues became unwell and was deemed in need of medical attention. The area in which they were training was approximately 600 metres away from the nearest road, and so the Rescue Water Craft they were using for the training was deployed to collect a rescue stretcher and medical supplies, and the casualty was carried by the team to a waiting ambulance from North West Ambulance Service.
Richard Hackwell, HM Coastguard Technical Rescue Consultant was assisting with the training, along with Ben Granata of K38 UK.

Richard said:

Rescue Water Craft are increasingly being used for safety and rescue in a wide variety of water conditions, with the team being trained in their use on Saturday afternoon afternoon. The team performed well, effectively utilising the new craft and demonstrating its capabilities in the challenging operating conditions of the Kent Estuary. The craft certainly proved its worth and was crucial to Saturday afternoons rescue, and Im confident it will be an invaluable asset in the busy summer months.

Chris Turner, Fylde Sector Manager, HM Coastguard said:
With many more people choosing to holiday in the UK this year we are prepared for a busy summer, and the new Rescue Water Craft will enhance our ability to deliver search and rescue around the coast. If you are visiting the coast this summer and you spot anyone in danger, always dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.


Posted By: Rosie Tapping

For further details contact:
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency Press Office
023 8032 9401

WATERCRAFT RESCUE INNOVATOR SHAWN ALLADIO TO PARTICIPATE IN EUROPEAN TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE

Annual Italian conference focus is on all forms of transportation

TUSTIN , CALIF. , (2/26/2009) – Orange County, California based Shawn Alladio has been asked to present information about personal watercraft (PWC) rescue organization, training programs and technical elements of using PWC for water rescue.

This year’s Italian International Conference on Safety in Transportation (ICOSIT) will be oriented primarily to land and marine transportation issues. K38’s expertise in quick response under normal conditions of water safety as well as major disasters on or adjacent to bodies of water lead to Alladio’s invitation.

Alladio’s company, K38 Rescue, has been involved in the practice of water rescue service and the training of water rescue specialists in the use of PWC for nearly two decades. Alladio and members of her international network of K38 rescue affiliates have provided water safety services for a variety of international events including surfing contests and PWC races. Alladio organized and conducted several days of disaster rescue work using PWC in New Orleans in 2005 immediately following hurricane Katrina. Her work in the flooded portions of that city were recognized in a human interest story in New Yorker magazine.

For the past several years Alladio’s K38 Rescue organization has enjoyed the use of Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft as part of a sponsorship arrangement with Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. With these JET SKI watercraft K38 has managed the water safety and course marshal responsibilities for the International Jet Sport Boating Association World Finals championships. Alladio has also developed a national professional association, H2O Responders as part of the American Watercraft Association.

At the ICOSIT Alladio will be presenting an overview of these professional boating safety and rescue initiatives. She will also provide in-depth briefings about organizing professional training for the use of PWC by boating rescue agencies.

In 2009, K38 Water Safety celebrates 20 years of service to recreational, occupational and event management water safety and education! K38 has trained thousands of personnel from fire rescue, lifesaving, military, law enforcement and search and rescue agencies and is the worldwide recognized authority in the occupational use and application of Personal Watercraft. K38 is represented through accredited affiliates in 14 countries worldwide teaching water rescue, racing, officiating, event management, operations, Swiftwater, flood, big wave, towsurfing and industry support using Jet Skis for rescue or patrol applications. K38 is founded by Shawn Alladio a professional IJSBA racer for 2 decades, National Safe Boating Council instructor and water rescue professional. K38’s motto is ‘The Life You Save May Be Your Own’

www.K38WaterSafety.com

K38rescue@aol.com

Firebrigades, Swiftwater, Helicopter winches and K38 UK PWC Rescue Training

In early Febuary 2009 K38 UK was asked to attend a training workshop organised for various teams from the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Hosted by Merseyside Fire and Rescue on the Menai Strait K38 UK Instructor Ben Granata demonstrated the rescue capabilities of a Personal Watercraft (PWC) fitted with a rescue board (often referred to as a Rescue Watercraft or RWC).

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Approximately 40 F&R personnel from 8 different brigades took part in the training workshop held in the stunning countryside along the Menai Stait which separates mainland Wales from the island of Anglesey.

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Not only did K38 UK deliver basic training sessions to the Fire and Rescue Personnel who attended this Swift water and boat handling training workshop but Ben Granata K38 UK Instructor also provided safety cover for the night search operation and an exercise with a Sea King Helicopter.

Personal Watercraft or Rescue Watercraft as they are referred to in a rescue capacity are a valuable Swiftwater and Flood rescue tool but are often overlooked due to the stigma that surrounds these unique craft. K38 International offers a recognised and respected training program that is delivered throughout the world by a dedicated team of International Affiliates. K38 founder Shawn Alladio has dedicated her life to developing and implementing rescue training using PWC’s and recently celebrated her 20th anniversary working with many rescue agency’s both in the USA and worldwide. The network of K38 International Affiliates deliver the high standard of training developed by Shawn Alladio to rescue professional in both Ocean and swiftwater/flood environments. The ‘K38 Way’ of training was developed by Alladio from her real world rescue experiences and over 30 years of operating Personal Watercraft. Each year the K38 International Affiliates attend a K38 International Summit where they develop training and rescue techniques to continually keep the ‘K38 Way’ up to date with latest changes in craft design and equipment available to a rapidly developing rescue market.

The culmination of the session on the Menai Strait was a training exercise with an RAF Sea King Helicopter. K38 UK provided a safety presence whilst the Sea King winch man was lifted on and off the inflatable boats. It was the curiosity of the Sea King crew as to whether it was possible to lift a person from a PWC that saw K38 UK Instructor Ben Granata pick up the Sea King Winch man for a briefing on how to correctly position himself and safety considerations whilst working with a PWC’s.

The winch man reciprocated with the equivalent safety information and the exercise was underway. The task was completed successfully on the first attempt however there are very few images available because the inflatable boat couldn’t match the speed of the PWC .