K38 UK Rescue

2012 Training Dates

2012-01-19T14:42:00.001Z

Thank you everyone for your patience. Please find our K38 UK Open Training Course dates for 2012. We are currently holding Rescue Boat Ocean Operator, Rescue Boat Swiftwater Operator and our Combined courses.

Ocean

11-13^thApril 2012
16-20^th May 2012
22-24^th October 2012
19-21^stNovember 2012

Swiftwater

2-5^th July 2012
15-19^th October 2012
12-16^thNovember 2012

Combined

16-20^thApril
24-28^th September

Please note these courses are to be held at our Hayle Harbour venue in Cornwall.

If you would like further information and prices please don't hesitate to contact Ben Granata on 07875413722 or email ben@pwctraining.com

RNLI appoints Yamaha as an Official Partner

2011-11-30T22:25:00.000Z

Two of the best known and respected names in the marine world have announced a new partnership that will bring benefits not only to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Yamaha Motor UK, but also to boaters throughout the UK.

Every purchaser of a new Yamaha outboard engine, from the smallest F2.5 to the mighty F350, V8 will receive 12 months free RNLI Offshore membership worth £68, while supporting the RNLI at the same time. Members receive free RNLI publications including The Lifeboat, RNLI Compass and Offshore for those who actively enjoy the sea. Other benefits include free sea safety advice and product discounts, an RNLI membership card giving access to the RNLI’s College in Poole and the opportunity to attend the RNLI’s Annual Presentation of Awards.

In a special event at the RNLI College in Poole on Thursday 20^th October 2011 the official partnership agreement was formally signed on behalf of the RNLI by James Vaughan, Corporate Services Director and Andrew Smith, Vice President Sales & Marketing Operations, Yamaha Motor Europe NV.

The new partnership will allow the RNLI and Yamaha to work together to jointly promote the charity’s fundraising efforts. The first visible sign of this came at the 2011 PSP Southampton International Boat Show where an RNLI Atlantic inshore lifeboat was moored on one of Yamaha’s berths in the Marina, while RNLI fundraisers were stationed on Yamaha’s main boat stand a short distance away.

The new partnership is a natural progression of the existing supply relationship between Yamaha and the RNLI. The charity has been using Yamaha outboards on various rescue craft for over 15 years. More recently the company has not only specified Yamaha WaveRunner VX personal watercraft for RNLI lifeguard beach rescue, but also selected the F115 outboard to power the charity’s fleet of Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboats.

Yamaha have always been proud to supply equipment and products to the RNLI knowing that these engines and personal watercraft were chosen by the RNLI because of their engineering quality, design and reliability. After all when RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew and lifeguards put to sea for a rescue they need to rely completely on their equipment.

David Pougher, Divisional Manager of Yamaha UK Marine Division commented “It’s great to be able to give something back to the RNLI whilst at the same time offering a benefit to our customers with this free membership package. As boaters we all rely on the fact that the RNLI will come to our aid if required when at sea, even in treacherous weather conditions, and this partnership will help support the RNLI and their fundraising activities.”

2011 K38 International PWC Awards Program

2011-09-26T22:38:00.000+01:00

The first PWC Rescue awards in the world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cBW0Vr4pwE

The reason we do what we do.

its an honour to be part of.

Its hard enough as it is!

2011-06-15T22:54:00.000+01:00

Just returned from Seaworx 2011 and a big thanks must go out to Yamaha UK for inviting us onto the stand. It was very interesting seeing some different RWC derived products but it amazes me why people choose to use wave jumping images in their promo material.

For the past 5 years we have been trying to promote Personnel Watercraft or Rescue Watercraft through the 'K38 Way' of training. A massive component of Shawn Alladios training focuses on discipline. We have at our finger tips an enormously powerful tool (not a toy) capable of speeds in excess of 55 mph.
It is extremely rare that in a rescue capacity we would ever touch these speeds as we run the risk of injuring ourselves, crew and any casualties we have on board.

I think it is fair to say that the negative stereo type associated with these craft is the reason why emergency service managers are often reluctant to even consider them. I hear about the 'worries' managers have regarding the craft and how their personnel will always be 'on a jolly' that because they are powerful machines 'staff will get injured'. These fears are credible but with a correct training structure that K38 delivers and strong project management injuries will be minimised.

So why do suppliers and commercial users promote what they do with pictures and videos of the craft wave jumping and driving fast, doing donuts and chucking loads of spray. Is this not the type of operating that we try to avoid? Is this not the image that concerns the people with the purse strings.

In commercial applications wave jumping shouldnt happen, it puts the operator, crew, victim(s) and other water users at risk from injury. It is a sign that the operator isn't in control and doesnt fully understand craft dynamics.

Whislt it may look good, surely it is not the best way to promote such a strong rescue tool.

Suited and Booted for Seaworx

2011-06-14T23:56:00.000+01:00

K38 UK have been invited to join Yamaha Motors UK at Seaworx Commercial Marine Exhibition and Forum (www.seawork.com) as part of a joint commercial users project. K38 UK and Yamaha have been working together for 18 months to co promote K38 Training Programs and Waverunner RWC's (Rescue Watercraft). The project is a fresh approach to Watercraft trials made by Emergency Services in the UK who are looking at Rescue Watercraft as an alternative to traditional patrol and rescue vessels.

Currently Kent and Norfolk Police are trialing the Yamaha Police Spec VX

For further information contact:
K38 UK-Ben Granata- ben@pwctraining.com or
Yamaha UK-Mark Pullinger- Mark.Pullinger@yamaha-motor.co.uk

The Eddie

2010-11-24T06:55:00.001Z

The Eddie is one if the most prestigious big wave surfing events in the world. The event celebrates the life and sacrafice of Hawaiian waterman Eddie Aikau and sees the worlds top big wave surfers compete at Waimea Bay, Oahu. http://theeddie.quiksilver.com/

Co founder of K38 UK Chris Bertish after winning the 2009/10 Mavericks big wave surfing event has been added to the invitees list. Congratulations Chris you are a huge inspiration and one of the most focussed and dedicated waterman I have ever met and a huge influence on my life.

Thank you

http://theeddie.quiksilver.com/invitees/

'GO BRISTO'

Ben

ESS 2010

2010-11-24T06:44:00.000Z

This is the second year K38 UK has been invited on to the Yamaha Motors UK stand at the Emergency Services Show. Yamaha have been extremely support of K38 here in the UK and our collaboration is pushing the use of PWC's commercially here in the UK by offering potential users a Waverunner to trial supported with basic operator training from K38 UK.

SO if your in at Stoneleigh Park come visit the Yammi stand.

Alex Wade

2010-02-20T23:07:00.000Z

I was intoduced to Alex a year or two ago by my good friend Tony 'Surf Twisted'Plant. Alex has written some articles about K38 UK as part of his work as a journalist, please check out his blogg

http://www.surfnation.co.uk/
as he strives to combat Lyme disease and the effects of cervical myelopathy that are preventing a surfer enter the water.

Arnside Part II

2010-02-16T21:32:00.002Z

The small village of Arnside sits on the Kent Estuary a very picturesque setting for thousands of walkers, bird watchers and a few canoeist drawn to the area to ride the tidal bore that surges along the estuary banks. The beauty hides many dangers that the unsuspecting visitors on rare occasion, unwittingly fall foul. The estuary leads into Morecombe bay an area that has been associated with its own tragedy. Not to make it sound a location of doom and gloom, there are many thousands of visitors who come to the area and don’t even get their wellington boots stuck. But for those that do get stuck in the mud, sink in the quicksand or get caught by the bore the local volunteer rescue services strive to ensure the visitors leave.

The Arnside Coastguard team have the task of being on call waiting for their pagers to sound or vibrate ready to answer the often complicated call for help. With an all terrain vehicle the Argo Cat to deal with mud and quicksand and a Yamaha Waverunner for the water, the team are one of the most well equipped in the country.

K38 UK is proud to deliver the teams PWC rescue training as HM Coastguards preferred supplier we had honour of delivering the K38 Way to the second group of HM Coastguard Volunteers.

The Arnside team have embraced the PWC after their General Purpose Boat was removed from service. The team members are passionate and committed to their job patrolling and responding to the emergencies along the estuary. K38 UK is privileged to be part of this unprecedented HM Coastguard project.

Jetskier rescued from Douglas Bay

2010-01-20T07:11:00.000Z

A surf rescue team from Douglas Coastguard was scrambled this morning (Saturday) after a jetskier hit problems in Douglas Bay.
He was washed onto the beach in heavy conditions shortly before midday after the Coastguard Marine Operations Centre was alerted.
Coastguard Officers checked the man for injuries but he survived his ordeal unscathed. His jet ski was recovered from the beach.
The Coastguard says if anybody spots an emergency situation at sea, on the cliffs or on the coast, they should dial 999.

www.manxradio.com/newsread.aspx?id=42003

New Year New Blog

2010-01-19T21:09:00.000Z

Happy New Year..

We will soon be starting to post our schedule of 2010 K38 training dates.

If you have a questions regarding the K38 UK training programs please dont hesitate to conact K38 Instructor Ben Granata.

ben@pwctraining.com
00 44 (0) 1637 851391

Thank you.

Lets get Bertish there. Help our friend show them how its done.

2009-10-01T22:37:00.000+01:00

www.pleasesponsorchrisbertish.co.za

Help our friend 'Chris HopAlong Bertish' to get to these extremely prestigous events.

Good luck fella may the snake be with you!!!!!

CG66 - The Coastguard Voluntary Safety Identification Scheme

2009-09-22T10:57:00.004+01:00

A free vessel identification safety scheme for small vessles, personal watercraft and recreational skippers, a must to potentially help aid in Search and Rescue operations.

http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga07-home/emergencyresponse/mcga-searchandrescue/cg66.htm

Arnside Boys putting Waverunner into good use.

2009-09-22T09:28:00.008+01:00

K38 UK received an email from Coastguard sector manager Chris Turner regarding a rescue that had taken place at the weekend using one HM Coastguards newest assets. The Arnside team are the first Coastguard unit to utilise a PWC (Personal Watercraft) or Jet Ski as they are more commonly referred to and K38 UK (www.k38uk.com) provided the bespoke training program for the team tailored to suit the difficult conditions they face.

The Arnside Rescue Boat was taken out of service but it soon became apparent that a more suitable replacement was needed. After K38 UK successfully completed a series of trial days at Arnside the watercraft was deemed suitable for the location and the wheels were set in motion to get the first members of the team trained. Thanks must go to the Coastguard team of Chris Turner, Davy Thompson and Richard Hackwell who have helped get the PW at Arnside.

Arnside sits on the Kent Estuary, which is a very dynamic stretch of water with numerous different environmental factors combining to create treacherous conditions. The combination of huge tidal flows and quick sand test the local HM Coastguard team who are on call to deal with emergency situations.

The team are utilising a Yamaha Waverunner fitted with a rescue board which at low tide can be operated in the very shallow waters but is also suited to the high speed (swiftwater) conditions seen at high tide. On Spring tides when the water flow is at it strongest and water levels reach their highest and a wave is produced known as a 'Tidal bore' that travels up the estuary with the incoming tide. The 'bore' is popular with canoeist who attempt to ride the river wave and unfortunately one such canoeist got into difficulties, for more details follow the link below.

http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga07-home/newsandpublications/press-releases.htm?id=75EF52C49E87FB39&m=9&y=2009

Ryan Levinson-Nationally Ranked PWC Offshore Challenged Racer

2009-07-24T19:57:00.003+01:00

LB2CAT 2009 National PWC Offshore Championships, July 12, 2009

AWA H2O Responder Member inspires the Challenged PWC division to be created for others to follow in his wake. Ryan Levinson is a well respected waterman and triathlete, EMT, and now part of the PWC Nation.

Name Ryan Levinson
Age 37
Race Boat Make/# I don't own a race boat
Class Challenged
Time for the race: 82m 27s
Placing for the Race 21st Over All, 2nd Challenged

Why did you choose the class you raced in and what does it mean to you?
I chose to race in the Challenged Athlete division because it is far more rewarding to compete in a more level playing field. We only had three riders this year, but hopefully as word spreads the field will grow.

I look forward to the day when the Challenged Athlete field is as deep and competitive as it is in some other sports I've participated in.

For example, at the triathlon national championships there are sometimes more people in the Challenged Athlete division than in the Pro division...

Another reason its rewarding for me to compete in the Challenged Athlete division is because when people are diagnosed with my disability (FSH Muscular Dystrophy) they are traditionally told to "quit athletics" or risk catastrophic muscle loss.

In my opinion quitting athletics is just as likely to cause muscle loss.

Life is not a dress rehearsal, my muscles are disappearing, it's getting more difficult to do the physical activities I love, so I'm gonna charge forward, appreciate and enjoy the physical activities I find so rewarding, and continue to physically thrive as long as I am able.

Competing in the Challenged Athlete division brings awareness about FSH Muscular Dystrophy to the masses but more importantly it brings awareness about what may be physically possible for other people living with FSHMD...

Your position as best you could determine on the start?
Behind...

What did you do the day before, any preparation?
I checked and packed all gear, rested, and went to a close friend's wedding.

I have enough experience with competition that nerves are not really an issue.

The challenge I faced was having only 2hrs of sleep before having to drive to Long Beach. Lack of sleep has a direct negative impact on how well my muscles function.

What were you thinking of the night before?
We had to stand almost the entire time during a long wedding ceremony. I was mostly trying to think of ways to mitigate the impact that was having on my leg fatigue.

Why did you choose the boat you raced?
It was better suited for choppy water. Thank you Shawn for loaning the boat.

What time did you wake up!
3am.

2 Hours out of the race, what were you doing?
Driving up from San Diego.

1 Hour out of the race what were you doing?
Kitting up, packing my race ski with the necessary safety gear.

What was your first thought when you picked your position in the lineup for the start? What were you looking for?
I was looking for a clean line. Didn't get one.

As the start went off, and you passed the Queens Gate (harbor mouth) What was going through your mind?
I pegged it but still watched everyone blaze away from me. I thought "crap, I'm WAY underpowered..."

Then I hit all the cross chop from the wakes and thought "I'm glad this boat likes it rough".

After passing Queens Gate I just looked for dark water and settled into a groove.

How was the first 10 miles of the race for you?
Routine.

Almost too easy but I enjoyed the ride.

WOT pretty much the entire time. I felt like I could have handled more power.

Basically just relaxed into a rhythm and drove a straight line to Catalina as fast as possible... I think with more experience I might be able to get a little more speed out of that boat by doing a better job keeping the pump hooked up. There was a lot of leg fatigue but that's how it goes.

When you came to the turnaround boat, how were you feeling? How was your boat doing in those conditions?
I felt fine. Legs were fatigued, as expected, but when I'm racing I tend to just absorb the pain so unless I collapse it's not an issue.

My legs only buckled a handful of times throughout the race.

Half Way back did you hit a psychological or physical wall?
No, not really. My physical 'wall' is sort of always there, so it's not like I suddenly hit it.

Half way back I was mostly scrambling to find any possible way to get the boat to move faster.

The only mental blip was when I watched a column of five boats off my port beam steer a course about 5-10 degrees higher than my line.

I was trying to figure out why they were doing that. In the end I trusted my GPS and it proved to be the right decision.

It saved some real time. Many of the riders in that group were on supercharged boats and were well ahead of me at the turnaround but I closed the gap significantly by the finish.

All in all I enjoyed the second half more than the first half mainly because I got to battle a bit.

Any mechanicals failures?
None. Shawn Alladio, Mark Gerner, Aaron Cress and crew did an amazing job prepping the ski. Much thanks and respect!

Did you have any 'Battles' during the race with other competitors you especially enjoyed?
Yeah. I didn't know who it was at the time but Mike Arnold was at the tail end of the column that split away on the way back.

There was also some guy posting off my starboard quarter following my rhumb line. He would close then I would pull away then we would close and so on.

As we approached the Gate a large ship started moving across the channel opening. The "lost column" was coming in from slightly above the gate so they mostly pinched across the ship's bow.

A few riders, including me and my shadow, decided to pass astern.

Going astern was, in my opinion, the best choice (for a bunch of reasons).

The fun part was watching the less experienced riders begin their approach by aiming well astern of the ship and then ending up riding a large arc as the ship continued to move forward. From experience I knew to aim more amidship and ride a more direct line towards the finish as the ship moved across out of my way.

This put me ahead of a few faster boats who then quickly passed me as they pulled throttle in the calm inner water.

Sponsors:

The Challenged Athletes Foundation http://www.challengedathletes.orm

Operation Rebound http://www.operationrebound.org

K38 WaterSafety http://k38watersafety.com

Sea-Doo http://www.sea-doo.com

for a complete list please visit my website http://www.ryanlevinson.com

What advice would you give to recruit other racers to this event?
A huge rookie mistake on the way to the island was turning back to check on a rider I passed who was sitting on a disabled ski. The rider was conscious and had their helmet off.

They didn't look to be in any immediate danger, but I made the decision to go back and make sure.

As I approached the rider one of the K38 safety boats drove up and signaled that they were on it (good job Justin!) but by that point I had lost at least a minute, possibly more.

That mistake cost me at least a few places which is competitively significant when you consider that the winner of my division was only a handful of places ahead of me in the overall.

On the other hand, I'm glad that I made the decision I did with the information I had at the time.

When you are unsure of someone's status, and you have skills that may help, I think it's better to default towards "helping" rather than just driving by and hoping no one is getting burned.

A good friend recently reenforced that lesson through her own actions...

But the same good friend told me I was idiot all things considered for going back during the race.

Anything else you want to comment on?
If I had the words to express the depth of my gratitude and respect for Shawn Alladio, Mark Gerner, Mike Arnold, and the rest of the PWCOffshore.com team I'd write them here.

These are the people who made it possible for me to experience LB2CAT as a racer and not just some guy riding a ski across the channel.

Thank you to Ross at RPM Enterprises for embracing the Challenged Athlete division.

Thank you to Sea-Doo, Bombardier.

Thanks to Jason Johnson from Watercraft World Magazine.

Deep respect to my fellow Challenged Athletes, in PWC racing and other sports, who are stepping, hopping, and wheeling to the line to prove that there is a place for 'us' in competitive sports.

I was stoked and inspired by the incredible aloha shared within the PWC family. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next event.

______________________________

About CAF

our mission & values

It is the mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation to provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. The Challenged Athletes Foundation believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life.
Vision

It is the vision of Challenged Athletes Foundation:

To be a recognized leader in a movement through which physically challenged athletes are accepted and respected at the same level as able-bodied athletes;
To have a great and significant impact on each physically challenged athlete served; and
To reach out to the physically challenged community by providing inspiration, awareness and mentoring.

For more information on the Challenged Athletes Foundation please call us at (858) 866-0959 or email us at info@challengedathletes.org.

Visit Ryan's bio on CAF: http://www.challengedathletes.org/at...anLevinson.htm

Peaking, in Seconds and Feet

2009-06-02T21:01:00.000+01:00

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.

2009-05-22T00:04:00.000+01:00

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

2009-05-20T21:26:00.000+01:00

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

2009-04-30T22:29:00.000+01:00

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

2009-04-30T20:30:00.000+01:00

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

2009-03-04T23:37:00.000Z

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

2009-03-04T09:08:00.000Z

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 .

First K38 UK Tow Surf Operator Course Dates Announced: February 19th, 20th, 21st

2009-01-16T23:49:00.000Z

In our home, Cornwall we have been blessed with some massive swells that have been made extra special as the usual ravaging winds have on occasion subsided. K38 UK Instructor Ben Granata took time out from his busy schedule for his first tow surf session in 6 months, with regular Tow Partner Ben Skinner (www.skindogsurfboards.co.uk). Joining them were Jason Grey and surf photographer Tony 'twisted' Plant (www.surftwisted.com). The resulting two sessions were captured by Tony and can be found if you follow these links

http://www.surftwisted.com/cribbar-12-january-2009/

http://www.surftwisted.com/cribbar-15-january-2009/

In light of the recent epic swells to hit the UK we have posted the first dates for the 2009 K38 Tow Surf Operator Course schedule. The 3 day Tow Surf Operator Course is essential for anyone that wants to tow surf. Whether you want to peform Tow-At aerials or surf big waves the K38 Tow Surf Operator Course will develop your operator skills in heavy water environments.

For a full course description please follow this link K38 Tow Surf Course.

The first K38 Tow Surf Operator Course of 2009 will be held on February 19th, 20th, 21st.

Thank you.

2009 K38 UK Rescue Boat Operator Dates:

2009-01-13T18:49:00.000Z

Hello and Welcome, we have just posted our 2009Rescue Boat Operator course schedule. The K38 Rescue Boat Operator is a three day course (with optional night exercise) developed by Shawn Alladio (K38 Rescue) to meet the needs of PWC, RWC or Jet Skis operators who wish to utilise PWC, RWC or Jet Skis in ocean rescue situations. Focusing on a tiered system of training all K38 course develop an operators technical skills to safely drive and perform rescue with these jet powered craft.

Febuary 16th ,17th ,18^th

April 15th, 16th, 17^th

May 15th, 16th, 17^th

September 11th, 12^th, 13^th

September 25^th, 26^th, 27^th

October 24^th, 25^th, 26^th

November 9^th,10th, 11th

Please feel free to contact us if you are unable to attend any of our published courses and we will strive to fix alternative dates.

K38 International Summit

2008-12-01T08:35:00.000Z

KANALU K38 – ‘Aha Hui
Welcome to the 4th International K38 Safety Summit!This year we would like to extend our gratitude to Kanalu K38 for hosting your ‘Ohana’ (family)The K38 International Safety Summit is a gathering of administrative professionals, recreational enthusiast, and educators involved in boating safety, specific to the use of Personal Watercraft (PWC) or Rescue Water Craft (RWC). The Summit was created to bring these groups together to share ideas, address rules & regs, national education standards, advancing the technology & application, issues in the line up (tow-surfing), as well as training techniques and experiences to further enhance the development the applicable use (properly) of these unique small vessels.
Kanalu K38 is our ‘Ohana host for 2008. The Kanalu K38 will support our ‘Aha Hui community outreach by sharing programs relative to international events and K38 Affiliates and specific to the concerns of the Hawai’ian islands.
The K38 International Safety Summit – December 4-12th, 2008Locations: Paia’a, Maui Community College, and the Northeastern Coastline of Maui
Attending: Bill Gossard (National Transportation Safety Board), John Donaldson (Kawasaki Marketing, USA), Representatives of American Watercraft Assoc., Archie Kalepa – Ocean Safety, Maui, Pake Ah Mow – KanaluK38/Ocean Safety PWC Operator, DOCARE, Hayden Aluli (Attorney), Shawn Alladio (founder K3, K38 International, and more.
Me ka ‘ike o nä kupuna - "ha'aha'a (humility), ho'oponopono (talking it out), laulima (many hands), ho'omaluhia (to make peace) & more. This is the basic foundation from which we will achieve our goals.
K38 Presentation Summary of Educational Sessions and Field Activities
K38 Small Kine GatheringAWA & Summit Registration (Meet your K38 Ohana)Thursday, December 4, 2008 (4:00pm – 8:00pm)Location: Flatbread Pizza – Pai’a, Maui
K38 International Opening Celebration - Welcome to the K38 International Summit!Friday, December 5, 2008 (5:00pm – 9:00pm) Location: TBA at registration (Flatbread Pizza) or contact 808-561-5663Special Guests Invocation: LAMAKU O KA NA’AUAO (Tom Pohaku Stone)

Kanalu K38 Practical Basic Boating Certification CourseSaturday-Sunday December 6-7, 2008 (9:00am – 5:00pm)Location: Kahului Harbor (next to Super Ferry Docking/loading area)

K38 Summit Proceedings Commences
Pupukahi i holomua e Kulia I ka Nu’u
A HUI GATHERINGThis ‘Aha Hui will address the following through discussion panels and guest speakers in order that we may begin providing guidance on a cooperative local, national, and international level for (PWC) Personal Watercraft or (RWC) Rescue Water Craft operators
Location for Dec 8-9: Maui Community College: Multi-Purpose Room in the recently renovated Pilina Building; reserved under Kiope Raymond (Hawaiian Studies teacher at MCC)
SUMMIT DAY ONEMonday December 8, 2008 (8:30am-3:00pm)· Commencement Invocation: LAMAKU O KA NA’AUAO (Tom Pohaku Stone)
Pupukahi I holomua e Kulia I ka Nu’u(Unite to move forward and strive for the summit.)Explanation: By working together, we make progress. This saying would be especially applicable to us as Hawaiians on our canoes where each paddler would have to pull the paddles together on command in order to make the canoe move forward quickly to reach our destination or goal.

“A UNIFIED NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL PWC RESPONSE TEAM” ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS OF OUR COMMUNITIESCOMMUNITY RELATIONSPUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES & CONCERNS OF PWC
OUR OCEAN & INLAND WATER ENVIRONMENTNATIONAL PWC STATISTICS FOR HAWAI'I
Theme: The K38 Way of Training and our Environment
· The K38 Way – Our Educational Philosophy: Shawn Alladio (Use and Abuse-It’s a boat!)
· K38 International Affiliates Updates: Poland, UK, Italy, Portugal, Micronesia, Japan, US, Spain
· PWC Education Benefits to Public Safety: Kawasaki Motors Corporation: John Donaldson
· Lunch
· National PWC Statistics for the State of Hawai’i
· Environmental Concerns for our Communities
· American Watercraft Association – AWA H2O Responder Program-Shawn Alladio
· Kanalu K38 Review- Tom Pohaku Stone/Pake Ah Mow
SUMMIT DAY TWOTuesday, December 9, 2008 (8:30am-3:00pm)
E lauhoe main a wa’a; I ke ka, I ka hoe; I ka hoe, I ke ka; pae I ka nalu(Paddle together, bail, paddle; paddle, bail; paddle into the wave.)Explanation: If everybody works together the work will be done quickly.On inter-island voyages by canoe, the two most important tools besides the sail were the paddles and the bailer. In heavy seas, the water would wash over the boat and so one or more natives would do constant bailing. Others would be paddling together on command to reach their destination in the shortest time and catching a wave made the crossing faster.THEME: SETTING NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR BOATING EDUCATION IN HAWAI'I
VIEWS OF NTSB, HAWAI'I LEGISLATORS, DOCARE, OCEAN SAFETY, K38 'OHANAARE WE CONTRIBUTORS FOR BOATING EDUCATION TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR COMMUNITIES?
· Commencement Introduction
· National Boating Education Standards in Hawai’i: NTSB Speaker, Mr. Bill Gossard
· Protecting the beaches, boat based concerns, response, education and training: Mr. Archie Kalepa, Mr. Pake Ah Mow
· Law Enforcement Applications (RWC/PWC)-Shawn Alladio
· Lunch
· HEAVY WATER- Mr. Darrick Doerner- The beginning: Towsurfing, Results, Issues, Concerns and Solutions
· K38 Appreciations
· Summit Closing- Mahalo!
Kanalu K38 Instructor Course (Invitation Only)
Wednesday-Friday, December 10-11th, 2008Day One 9:00am to 5:00pm (on water)Day Two 9:00am to 5:00pm (Mandatory K38 Meeting: International Updates)
K38 Summit December 12th, 2004INSTRUCTORS/AFFILIATES Excursion (all day)

I mohala no ka lehua i ke ke'ekehi 'ia e ka ua.
Translation: The Lehua blossom unfolds when the rains tread on it.(Better to have a gentle touch to encourage growth)
www.kanalu-k38.com

Inland Flood Rescue Association

2008-11-15T09:48:00.000Z

IFRA (www.floodrescueuk.com) is an Association formed to give the UK’s independent Volunteer teams a national voice. Although you may think that such events as flooding or searching rivers, lakes and wetlands is covered by Search and Rescue teams in general, it is in fact a complicated and time consuming discipline that requires specialist equipment, exceptional fitness and motivation.

IFRA provides a focused, pragmatic approach to help it’s members comply to the regulations and assure the governing bodies a level of competence that they can be assured will be compatible with the other agencies used in flooding emergencies.

www.floodrescueuk.com

International Portal for Personal Watercraft Rescue www.k38watersafety.com

2008-11-15T09:25:00.000Z

K38 International has created a new forum to deliver all the latest in PWC, RWC and Jetski Rescue news to one convenient location.

www.k38watersafety.com the brainchild of K38 founder Shawn Alladio will act as an information resource for those who utilise personal watercraft for water rescue and patrol.

To register follow this link.

K38 UK Website

2008-11-15T09:03:00.000Z

We are now on the final leg of updating our new website and should be complete in the next few week. K38 UKs new clean site delivers information about our PWC (Personal Watercraft) , RWC (Rescue Watercraft) ,Jetski rescue training courses and services. For further up to date information about K38 UK training courses visit our blog k38ukrescue.blogspot.com

Latest K38 Course

2008-10-31T10:53:00.000Z

Held in September K38 UK ran a Rescue Boat Operator course at our home base of Hayle Cornwall. With 6 students there is always a need to remain focused on what we are trying to achieve but fortunately one of the students was a good friend of ours Al Mennie. Al and his tow partner Andrew Cotty trained with us a couple of years ago and since then continue to challenge some of europes most challenging waves using the 'K38 Way' of operating a PWC. Its very rewarding seeing a student after 2 years of using the K38 operating techniques confidently operate a PW with control and technical ability.

So joining us was Paul Banks AKA 'Occy' or the 'Angry Ewok' from Era Adventures a company K38 UK is working with more and more when providing event safety cover. Along with two representatives from Hayle Harbour who utilize a PWC for patrol (one of the few if not the only Harbour in the UK to do so) the final two participants were from Merseyside Fire and Rescue. The Marine Unit has two Yamaha FX HO for rescue and joined K38 UK to review the course as a training platform for the rest of the unit. The structure of the course was a day on in the class room followed by a day and night on the water and the final day looking at surf handling and rescue techniques.

K38 UK has been asked to present a lecture along with a demonstration of the how effective PWC's are in water rescue in January 2009 at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Training Workshop.

Help find Jeremy

2008-10-27T22:09:00.000Z

Jeremy has been missing in Bali after losing contact with his friends after going on PWC trip between Islands.

There are many news reports which you can find on the web however there is a fund setup to continue the amazing work of the the Balinese SAR teams etc.

Here is the link to fund

http://jeremyhoylandrescue.myblogsite.com/

Lets keep up the positivity and support for everyone involved in the search and for Jeremy and his family.

In Memory of Igor Oralov

2008-08-15T14:27:00.001+01:00

On July 18th, 2008 in Moscow Russia, Igor Oralov sadly passed away. Igor was riding a friends super stock 3 seater Aquabike and in a fast turn, he lost control and flew off the PWC and hit a seawall, he died from the serious impact. Igor was working as the Chief Course Marshal for the Russian Motor Sport Federation Aquabike Championships in Moscow. The race event was held at the Olympic rowing location. He was born on June 13, 1969, he was 39 years old.

Igor came to our K38 International Safety Summit that was held in Fregene, Italy near Rome. Fabio Annigoni who runs K38 Italy had been working for several years training course marshals in Russia for their Federation, and Igor was the lead person, highly seasoned and well liked by all.

Igor attended our summit and the K38 Russia connection was born, if not over a bottle of Vodka, perhaps we throw in some pasta, pesto, clams and bread, gosh we ate a lot! Igor came with Sergey Lisitsyn we talked about Russian Olympic athletes, our love for education and programs for boating, how highly respected Igor was in his field, since he spoke no English Sergey translated, and we all got along with hand gestures and smiles, no communication errors.

When it came to our training, it was all body and sign language as we spent 7 days together. The evenings we cut loose and the discussions about fine Italian wines versus the pleasures of Russian Vodka became diplomatic urgency. Vodka won. We had so much fun, those kind of memories carry us into old age and I'm sure our family members will be wondering what we are mumbling about when Alzheimers sets in and we begin long ago conversations with our Russian friends!

Two weeks ago I brought out my folder of K38 Summit images. I stopped on one of Igor staring back at me, I leaned back and smiled. I began thinking of what he is doing back home, how is Sergey, how is their season going? Today I received a call from Fabio, I immediately asked him 'Heya Fabio how is Igor? What is he doing". We were on Skype on video call, and my daughter Kyla was listening.

Fabio started to mumble. I turned the volume up. In the background Kyla said 'mom he said he is dead'. I said to Fabio, 'He's bad?? What do you mean he's bad?'. Fabio repeats 'dead, dead' in his heavy accent. I looked at my computer screen and my face stares back at me, stunned, I grab my head, like so many people in disbelief when they hear that someone they loved or knew is dead, simply dead. It sinks in and a barrage of questions begin, Fabio is very saddened and the communication trails off.

So how do we choose to remember those who have died tragically? As the shock wears off, the anger sets in, and the reality is firm, searching for old pictures, connecting with friends, connecting with anything that is familiar and unknown, we simply grieve. Igor I know helped a lot of people, it is a fact. It is one more feather in his crown. He was passionate about his love affair with Aquabikes, this I know and another feather to his dedicated service. He trusted our training knowledge enough to embrace it as his own, and his crown is almost full, others will fill in vast pieces. I know how much Igor was looking forward to the races, that was our common bond.

I write back to Fabio, he says that nobody wanted me to be upset about this, and that is understandable, the guys are always protecting me, for reasons others would not understand, so no judgment from that. Almost a month has passed since Igor left, but I already sensed it intuitively, he was visiting my memories and my unconscious already.

I was looking forward to seeing Igor and Sergey at our K38 Summit in Hawai'i this December and was nudging Fabio to get them to come to the IJSBA World Finals in Havasu.

The rule is every K38 international has to bring something familiar and well known from their region for our gatherings. So the Portuguese bring Sausage and cheese and compete with the Italians and the Spaniards bring wine and sausage and compete with everyone and the Brits bring tea (HAHA), and the Ruskies bring Vodka, and the french unbelievable wine and Chocolate and so on and we have a big food blitz!

I will bring a bottle of Vodka to World Finals and when the K38 Family gathers we shall all drink a toast to our friend Igor! I remember Sergey telling me all about Stoleshnikov vodka, the man behind the mix and the weapons and the magic of storytelling unfolds. I shall have to find a bottle, I remember Igor nodding earnestly in agreement!

Salut my friend!

Yours in Water Safety

On Behalf of the K38 Family

Igor Oralov Photo Album

http://flickr.com/photos/k38shawn/sets/72157606713568238/

Official K38 UK and Ireland Courses

2008-06-07T09:22:00.001+01:00

Ben Granata of K38 UK is the only official K38 Water Safety certified instructor able to provide K38 Water Safety Courses in the UK and Ireland.

K38 UK offers the K38 Rescue Boat Operator, Swift Water Rescue and Tow Surf Operator courses for the UK and Ireland.

For more infomation contact k38@pwctraining.com or alternatively contact Ben Granata
on 07875413722

If you wish to clarify the above please visit www.shawnalladio.com

Official K38 Affiliates

Shawn Alladio

http://www.K38rescue.com

Kanalu K38 - Tom Pohaku Stone

http://www.Kanalu-k38.com

Shawn Alladio - K38 International

http://www.TheLivesYouSave.com

Fabio Annigoni - K38 Europe Representative (K38 Russian, Switzerland, Croatia and Russia)

http://www.k38rescue.it/

K38 UK - Ben Granata

http://www.k38.co.uk/

K38 Poland - Mirek Kukulka

http://www.K38Poland.com

K38 Japan - Mr. Yoshimura - K38 Asia Representative

http://maris.or.jp/anzentaisaku/anzenindex.html#k38res

K38 Spain - Mr. Jochi Pardo

http://www.k38spain.com/

K38 Portugal - Mr. Antonio Mestre

K38 Australia - Mr. Richard Budd

K38 Micronesia - Mr. John San Nicolas/Frank San Nicolas

On behalf of K38 Water Safety and our partners we thank you for taking the time to read this notice.

WATER WISE

2008-05-12T13:06:00.000+01:00

Tom Pohaku Stone and Darrick Doerner drove to Molokai to attend the DLNR public hearing for educational purposes representing Kanalu K38. On behalf of our non-profit educational organization affiliated with national boating associations, dedicated towards advancing boater education and address PWC related issues.

Pohaku suiting up for the channel crossing with DD on Oahu

May 5, 2008 Darrick Doerner meets Tom Pohaku Stone at Kaneohe Bay. Their team transit across the channel landed them early to refuel their personal watercraft for the trip home later that afternoon. Tom has crossed all the channels of Hawai'i on very different types of watercraft, a jetski, canoe, a windsurfer, swam, paddled on a surfboard than anyone else alive today. He prefers to travel by water rather than going by plane, and also the economics are complimentary. It is his rightful Hawai'ian heritage to follow his ancestral transits. Darrick's pedigree as a waterman of legendary status is world renowned.

Pohaku and Darricks Waverunners tied off on Molokai's inside Harbor

This is Tom's lifestyle, it is who he is as a native, he is comfortable out there, he knows the currents, where he is going. He doesn't cross it for grandstanding. He does this because it is his mode of transportation, he is using a modern craft. "In respect to the PWC restrictions, eleven foot craft are allowed to cross these channels with less capabilities, slower speeds and not as safe versus a well educated and prepared personal watercraft operator" adds Tom.

There are at least 40 personal watercraft on the island of Molokai unofficially . One person has been ticketed, other than Tom Stone and Darrick Doerner who received 4 violations total to attend this public meeting. Tom and Darrick left for attendees the PWCSafetyschool.com cards for Hawai'ian boater education. http://www.pwcsafetyschool.com/hawaii/index.html

Mitchel Pauole Community Center DLNR PWC meeting

Legalizing jet ski riding would require a change to the administrative rules of the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DBOR). This process would require various public hearings on a draft rule change. In addition approval by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, review by the Small Business Regulatory Review Board and Department of the Attorney General, and final signature by the Governor, before the new rules can take effect. There is a petition that is circulating by residents to revoke the PWC ban that is currently in affect. This meeting was due to the concerns of local residents who want access to use their vessel of choice, a personal watercraft, referred to in Hawai'i as 'Thrill Craft'.

Tom and Darrick listened to both the 90% of supporters in attendance for PWC access and the complaints which were represented by approximately 10% of the meeting participants. Their concerns are valid on both sides, the educational and enforcement issues as well as environmental concerns that affect all boaters, including personal watercraft owners. Personal Watercraft should not be discriminated against due to the vessel type. Proven results in boating education efforts nationwide have seen a vast decrease in injury/accidents and the manufacture designs of four stroke technology have produce the most environmentally friendly boats on the water today. "It was a good thing to hear what the people had to say" says Darrick who operates SEA Adventures to educate his clients in water safety along with enjoying their time on the water.

"Are small boat harbors discriminatory against certain types of craft for provisions, repair or refueling? Harbors are places for vessels to refuel and for boating safety concerns, a refuge. To deny a vessel to come into port for safety purposes, peoples lives are at stake. This becomes a discriminatory issue that can lead to sacrificing lives. People will think 'I don't want to pay a huge fine, or get arrested', which could cause an emergency distress call instead which costs taxpayers thousands upon thousands of dollars and risks additional lives for searches and recovery." States Tom Stone.

Shawn Alladio

Kanalu-K38

www.Kanalu-k38.com

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2008-05-06T11:47:00.001+01:00

Kanalu K38

Hānau ke kai, hānau ka 'āina, hānau ke ali'i, hānau ke kanaka.

(Born was the sea, born was the land, born were the chiefs, born were the people)

"The land, the chiefs, and the people belong together--as one people."

Tom Pohaku Stone will be presenting an opening Hawai'ian blessing for the (IBWSS) 2008 International Boating and Water Safety Summit proceedings in San Diego, California. Education has proven the link from the past into the future as Tom's opening theme for the IBWSS proceedings to get underway with a resonating and deeply moving invocation to the IBWSS membership. The IBWSS is from April 16-19th.

Nature, God, and man are all sources of knowledge; they inspire us. The Hawaiian views 'knowledge' as holistic and multi-faceted: all knowledge is not contained in one place. Knowledge is a merging of the head, heart and the whole body. Knowledge is acquired from many sources. The Hawaiian people have always been aware of their ocean environment and its many moods and rhythms. Ka Makani ‘ula o ke kai – the red wind that belongs to the sea. What this means is that the blood that flows through us is the wind of our ancestors who gave up the land to become a sea going people of this great world we call home – we are all one people of this canoe.

Our ancestors embraced the knowledge of the gods to care for the land and the sea by identifying and maintaining a harmonious relationship with their fragile island resources. From this concept of Mālama our kūpuna established the foundation of our culture and our relationship to the ocean. Though similar in some ways to other Pacific island cultures, our unique culture remains very different from any other Pacific isle peoples. If we do not continue to Mālama then we will have failed as people and we will stand to lose our living culture.

Malama Kai – Our precious marine ecosystems, including important fishing grounds, coral reefs, beaches, and surf sites are being impacted, but we are here to care for it. The sea is a lei around our islands in the sea of which our ancestors emerged from and had respect for this sea, and the aspects of their well-being was reliant upon it. Malama kai – care for the sea and take from it only what is needed and to respect its godly power.

Photo by David Pu'u

Please visit the National Safe Boating Council Website for additional information:

http://safeboatingcouncil.org/

Tom Pohaku Stone is a professor of Island studies at the University of Hawai'i, a K38 and NSBC (National Safe Boating Council) certified boating safety instructor, partner with Kanalu K38, and a respected native Hawaiian surfer and waterman.

K38 Water Safety is operated by Shawn Alladio, who has been involved with personal watercraft since 1979. K38 provides instruction, education and event management for military and public safety agencies such as lifeguards, fire rescue, law enforcement and search and rescue teams. With over 20 years of instruction globally, K38 International is now represented officially in 14 countries worldwide. Please join us in Hawai'i for the 4th Annual K38 International PWC Safety Summit from December 4-12th, 2008.

Kanalu K38 and K38 Water Safety enjoy sponsorship support from Kawasaki Motors Corporation and employ Jet Skis in their water rescue training courses on the mainland and Hawai'i.

For more information:

www.Kanalu-k38.com

www.K38Rescue.com

www.TheLivesYouSave.com

K38 UK Instructor Attends K38 Swift Water Rescue Instructors Course

2008-04-02T07:16:00.000+01:00

K38 UK instructor Ben Granata has returned to California to continue his skill development with Shawn Alladio of K38 Water Safety. Heading to Eldorado County North California Ben continued learning the K38 Way but this time on Swift Water. Set in the scenic grounds of the Nugget Campsite just North of Chilli Bar on the American River this State instructor course for DBAW (Department of Boating and Waterways) was held over 3 days with 11 Instructors. Once again Shawn Alladio shared her unique knowledge and skills to show the Instructors how to technically operator PWC's in Swift Water conditions

A note from Ben:

Its been a 1700 mile round trip (not including flights or my last 3 days) and I am now sat back in the house where the adventure all began. Thanks to the kindness of Shawn Alladio the purveyor of fine PWC Rescue Courses (founder and owner of K38) and her family Kyla, Ryan and little Shania I have a roof over my head a futon to perch on. I have seen a large part of California over the last 10 days but not nearly enough and met some truly wonderful and over overwhelmingly generous people along the way. Thank you to everyone that helped me during my adventure. and a huge thanks you to Shawn for showing me some of the spots around town and sharing her invaluable knowledge cheers Shawn

K38 International and affiliates...............

2008-03-16T23:04:00.000Z

K38 INTERNATIONAL

K38 Water Safety and it's affiliate partners under K38 International wish to bring to attention a matter of concern to our company standards and integrity. There is a business posing as part of K38 Water Safety family, based out of the country of Brazil, calling their business 'K38 BRAZIL or K38 BRASIL'.

These false Brazilian representatives have no authorization to use K38 intellectual knowledge, logos, images or training program content and network business partnerships under the K38 namesake. They have been notified in writing by our company on several occasions to cease and desist, without respect to our wishes we are forced by their actions to send out this official document, as we have received numerous complaints and need to put a stop to the confusion.

We do not extend any authorization or licensing agreement either expressed or implied to this entity. If you have any questions or concerns about K38 Water Safety, or K38 International and our affiliates and partners, please contact Shawn Alladio at K38rescue@aol.com or Tom Pohaku Stone at Kanalu K38 pohaku@hawaiibc.com to verify K38 information.

We assume no liability in the training or programs offered through this entity who is using our K38 image and company reputation without K38 permission. We encourage potential sponsors or government and association interests to verify and ask for references for any programs or contracts of support of person(s) who are soliciting such support on behalf of any K38 representation. All affiliates have signed agreements that verify their inclusion of the K38 family and can easily be verified.

K38, for the past two decades has worked enthusiastically to bring the highest level of competency for current technical boat handling courses. These K38 practices are applied to Rescue Water Craft ,and Personal Watercraft for every type of use in industry, government and recreational pursuits. The K38 Way of training standard is important to protect and ensure that our clients, colleagues and friends in water safety are given the best training possible anywhere.

If you are interested in K38 Water Safety our official websites are listed below, (not including K38 blogs or Photo album sites, there are 14 official affiliates at the time of this writing)

Shawn Alladio

http://www.K38rescue.com

Kanalu K38 - Tom Pohaku Stone

http://www.Kanalu-k38.com

Shawn Alladio - K38 International

http://www.TheLivesYouSave.com

Fabio Annigoni - K38 Europe Representative (K38 Russian, Switzerland, Croatia and Russia)

http://www.k38rescue.it/

K38 UK - Ben Granata

http://www.k38.co.uk/

K38 Poland - Mirek Kukulka

http://www.K38Poland.com

K38 Japan - Mr. Yoshimura - K38 Asia Representative

http://maris.or.jp/anzentaisaku/anzenindex.html#k38res

K38 Spain - Mr. Jochi Pardo

http://www.k38spain.com/

K38 Portugal - Mr. Antonio Mestre

K38 Australia - Mr. Richard Budd

K38 Micronesia - Mr. John San Nicolas/Frank San Nicolas

On behalf of K38 Water Safety and our partners we thank you for taking the time to read this notice.

Yours in Water Safety

Shawn Alladio

K38 International

PWC Battery Jumping Advice from Shawn Alladio

2008-02-25T07:29:00.000Z

With modern personal watercraft, you should NEVER jump from a car battery if the car is running!

Your altenator is not the cleanest power and can easily cause a voltage spike and damage the ski's electronics.

It would be safe with the engine NOT running, and would eventually fill the ski's battery.

How long it will take depends on how flat the ski battery is. Most are about a 30 amphour battery, so pushing 15 amps, a flat battery would be full in 2 hours. Maybe 20 minutes for a slightly weak one.

Jumper cables support high amperage and would obviously crank the ski immediately. (Get the smaller size ones that have small cable connectors than an average car from jumping PWC to PWC)

Bottom line, if your battery is over a year old (lead acid) and you want to avoid a potential problem for a long trip, install a fresh one and enjoy a trouble free trip.

One last thing, PAY ATTENTION to polarity if you jump a ski. Hooking up the cables backwards will FRY your electronics and be a costly mistake, especially with the newer production units.

Please note this is only a guide if unsure consult your local PW dealer. Always remember to vent (fuel vapour) the PW engine, prior to conecting to battery, compartment to prevent explosions.

2008-02-17T14:59:00.000Z

K38 UK PWC (Jet Ski) Swiftwater rescue courses.....................

..............the first steps with IRIA Swift Water Technician Course.

K38 UK Instructor Ben Granata has just completed an IRIA Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician at the National Watersports Center, Nottingham. Training with Fire rescue personnel from London, Cornwall, Devon & Somerset, Surrey fire brigades and Lisa Stuart from 'Safe-Tay. Safe-Tay is a voluntary water safety and drowning prevention registered charity dedicated to promoting Water Safety.

Check out www.safe-tay.co.uk/ and their work to make people aware of the dangers associated with moving water.

The Course covered:
Flood awareness.
Water rescue scene management including low light operations.
The Contact Rescue.
The hazards of mud, ice and extrication techniques from other unstable surfaces including application of the Mud Sand Lance and Inflatable Rigid Pathway.
Fording shallow moving water safely.
Crossing deep moving water.
Entrapment release drills.
Technician standard high angle rescues .
Boat handling using paddle and tether.
Submerged vehicle rescues.
Introduction to animal extrication techniques .
C Spine immobilisation.
Helicopter rescue awareness.

K38 UK will be providing Personal Watercraft Swiftwater rescue courses for firebrigades and rescue professionals who wish to use these unique rescue tools in river and flood environments. for more info contact k38@pwctraining.com

Thanks very much to Rig Systems for providing the course and the instructors, Jez Hunter, Gary Denton and Richard King.

K38 Rescue Boat Operator Schedule 2008

2008-01-31T06:54:00.000Z

K38 UK is proud to announce the following dates for the K38 RBO (Rescue Boat Operator) course for the beginning of 2008.

The 3 day Personal Watercraft / jet ski training course is designed for rescue professionals and PW operators who wish to utilize these unique craft in a rescue and patrol context on the ocean and in surf. Please note these techniques are also invaluable on flat water such as lakes however if you are looking to operate on rivers and dynamic moving water the Swift Water Operator course will also be of benefit (available from April 08)

Day 1
The first day will be classroom based examining the role of a PW in rescue, basic operator requirements, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), Safety Equipment, Layouts and Types of PWC's, considerations whist operating a PW for rescue.

Day 2
Flat water skill development and rescue techniques single person and with rescuer. Single and multiple casualty.

Night Operations

Day 3
Surf Operation and Surf rescue techniques

The dates are as follows,

29th -31st March 2008
11th-13th April 2008
25th-27th April 2008
12th-14th May 2008
27th-29th May 2008

Please be aware that this is an extremely physically demanding course and if you have any doubts please contact us via email on k38@pwctraining.com

As a prerequisite we ask all people attending the class have their RYA PW Competency certificate.