ZODIAC OF NORTH AMERICA CERTIFICATION TRAINING FOR EXPEDITION STAFF 3 DAY BASIC INFLATABLE COURSE SEPT 22, 23, 24, 2015 https://www.facebook.com/zodiacmilpro WHY THIS COURSE? Due to the upcoming changes in expedition type cruising business many of the ship companies are requiring expedition staff to have official Zodiac or small boat training. To date there has been no real option in the USA. WHEN: Training begins on September 22, 2015 at 9:00 AM WHERE: Kent Island Yacht Club, Kent Narrows, MD COST: $650 for course and Zodiac MILPRO Certification (only 40 spaces available). Lunch and snacks included on site each day.) Nearest Airport: Baltimore (BWI) USA, East Coast A fifteen (15) passenger van is available to transport participants from BWI to the accommodations at Camp Wright pending arrivals. (Cost of transfer is $30 Round trip. *Note: Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles (IAD). Rental car would be needed. Accommodations Available: There are both rustic and non-rustic options. For rustic campground options see below, otherwise there are hotel possibilities but you need a rental car. Camping (Cost effective) Stay: Camp Wright, Stevensville, MD There are three (4) types of accommodations (prices shown are per night, per person) Tent: unlimited per night $7 13 Cabins are available (3 season, twin share) $10 6 Staff cottages with electric (mix of double beds and twins) $15 1 Bunk style cabin with Electric (sleeps 16) $10 Breakfast and Dinner is available at the campground for approximately $25 per person per day. ***No Nut products are allowed at the camp.

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Nearby Hotels: If you don’t want to camp or stay in the cabins, we suggest contacting one of the following nearby hotels. We do not have block space booked at present. Hilton Garden Inn 3206 Main St, Grasonville, MD 21638 (410) 827-3877 http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maryland/hilton-garden-inn-kent-island-BWIKIGI/index.html Holiday Inn Express 1020 Kent Narrows Rd, Grasonville, MD 21638 (410) 827-4454 http://www.holidaykentisland.com/ You will be on your own for breakfast and dinner if staying at a hotel. Rental car would be needed. But you can coordinate with other participants. What to Bring: Gear appropriate for water training exercises. This includes bathing suit (one piece only) and wet suit and life jackets. If you don’t have your own life jackets, please advise Melanie at time of booking. All Participants and Instructors must wear helmets when underway for Broaching, Re-righting, Two Boat Pacing & Surf Passage exercises. Adjustable helmets will be provided.

Agenda September 22, 2015 0900 - 1030

Registration and Class Introduction (be on time) Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø

1030 - 1200

DAY 1 Begin 0900

Introduction of Instructors Introduction of Guests in the Classroom Introduction of Students, Name, Unit, Experience & Individual Goals Zodiac Academy Training Overview History of the Zodiac Heavy Duty Establish goals and objectives for class participants

Risk Assessment and Management Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø

Morning Brief – GAR (Green, Amber, Red) Model Risk Management – Middle Cove Video Situational Awareness Mishap Reports Limitation Boat & Self and crew Effective Crew Communication “When does a mission begin and when does it end?”

12:00 – 13:00

LUNCH

13:00 – 16:00

Dress for Success (PPE) 2

Ø Weather and Sea Temperature effects on Underway gear selection Basic Small Boat Handling (classroom) Ø Ø Ø Ø

Paddling techniques Outboard Motor handling Sea & WX Conditions effects on boat handling Effective Crew Communication skills U/W

DAY 2: 0800- 1000 CLASS ROOM Discussion Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø 1000 - 1200

Personal recovery Techniques Broaching and Re-righting Techniques Towing Astern & Alongside Two Boat Pacing Surf passage (heavy weather operations)

UNDERWAY Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø

GAR Daily boat checks Tight Quarters, Docking & Maneuvering Slalom Course (buoys) Open Water Boat Handling

1200 – 1300

LUNCH

1300 - 1600

Broaching/re-righting discussion Broaching/re-righting drills

1600 - 1615

Clean/Stow equipment Daily Training Out Brief

DAY 3: Check out of Camp Accomodation 0800 - 0830

Daily Pre Underway Check-off /GAR Briefing.

0830 - 1200

UNDERWAY Ø Personnel Recovery (MOB) Ø Live-man overboards 3

1200 – 1300

LUNCH

1300 - 1600 DOCKSIDE (beach) – Heavy Duty Overview Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø

General Overview Daily/weekly/monthly Inspections of the Heavy Duty Differences between Heavy Duty Inflation/Deflation procedures Intercommunicating Valve function and maintenance Floor types and installation procedures Basic PMS Basic patching and repair procedures (clam shell) Ø Hyp/Hyp Ø PU / Hyp Ø Clean/Stow equipment

Daily Training Out Brief ****1615 to 1700: Certificate presentation and ride to airport if needed (ALL rides to/from the airport must be reserved at time of registration, due to limited seats) DAILY SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON WEATHER CONDITIONS

About Us Zodiac of North America is the leading boat seller and training organization in the United States for Zodiac boat use. There will be three trainers: Jeremy (owner of Rescue Instructors Group); Jake and Dave. Below is information about them. All three of our trainers have been involved in working with Zodiac, the manufacturers of the boats. Zodiac of North America trains the US Coast Guard on how to handle Zodiacs. The US Coast Guard looks to Zodiac of North America for training on every boat they sell. Zodiac trains end users on the product and how to use the boats in adverse conditions. Zodiac of North America joined IAATO in 2015 acknowledging that Zodiac boats are used on nearly every expedition ship in Antarctica and the Arctic. We wanted to be directly involved in a working relationship with the operators and support the mission of safe and responsible tourism. By having safe boating practices we intend for this to be a wining combination for all involved. Jeremy Edmonds Trainer Jeremy Edmonds (owner and Lead Instructor) of Rescue Instructor's Group; trains both Police and Fire agencies in swift water rescue as well as working with agencies to build their own Helicopter Aquatic Rescue program with students from all over the world at his facility in North Carolina. More information about Jeremy and his training programs can be found at www.rescueinstructorsgroup.com. Jake Albinio: Trainer Jake Albinio is a 27 year Veteran of the US Coast Guard. He spent all but the first 5 years in District 13 serving along the Oregon and Washington Coast. He retired in 2002. During his Coast Guard career Jake served over 18 years as a vital member of the coveted Surfman community. He logged over 5000 underway hours of which 500 were in the dangerous Oregon and Washington Coast surf. Jake took part in over 675 search and rescue cases in which 97 lives were saved, 2,351 persons assisted, and prevented the loss of over $50 Million in property. Jake conducted training for over 350 coxswains and crewmembers from various Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Oregon and Washington State Police, Sheriffs and First Responder Marine Units. He also served as a Law Enforcement and Small Arms Instructor. He provided critical input for the development of the 4

Coast Guard Non-Standard Boat curriculum and instructed the first train-the-trainer course at USCG Station Yaquina Bay. He was awarded several medals during his service including 5 Commandant Letters of Commendation, 4 Coast Guard Achievement Medals, and 2 Coast Guard Commendation Medals. Jake began working as a training consultant for Zodiac right after retiring from the Coast Guard. He was instrumental in writing the curriculum that Zodiac Training Academy now uses when conducting training. He is now the Coast Guard Customer Support Training and West Coast Regional Sales Manager and is responsible for boat deliveries and training for Coast Guard Cutters, Stations and other Government Agencies throughout the Country. Jake was among the many Zodiac Rescue Instructors who deployed just days after Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans to provide direct support in search and rescue efforts. Jake is married to his Wife Shannon and has two Sons Jake and Josh. He resides in Newport, Oregon Dave Abt –Trainer and Manager Business development, Public Safety Channel and Mustang Survival Inc. Dave Abt has spent his entire life in and around the water. He first started sailing at age six and was sailing off shore by the age of fourteen. He has taken a passion and transformed it into a career. In addition to holding a USCG Masters License, he is also a Master Scuba Diver Trainer (PADI) teaching scuba diving for 25 plus years including at the U.S. Naval Academy. Before joining Mustang survival, Dave taught tactical and swift water boat operations throughout North America for his own training organization and for some of the industry’s leading boat and equipment manufacturers. Throughout his career, Dave has been heavily involved in various aspects of maritime operations. He is an avid user and educator of water rescue equipment a blue water safety solutions provider and has spent the most of the past two decades supporting the Public Safety community in areas such as water rescue, port security and maritime tactical operation as part of this commitment to the water rescue community. Dave is the current President of the International Association of Water Rescue Professional, Inc. This passion for operational excellence is paramount in Dave’s ability to lead the Public Safety business development programs at Mustang Survival, Inc. an organization dedicated to researching, designing and producing quality lifesaving products for professional, military and recreational users. Dave is a recognized public safety professional who work in some of the world’s most unpredictable environments. Mustang is dedicated to saving lives for a living by providing the Public Safety community with the most innovative and practical life saving solutions available. Mustang Survival is part of the Safariland Group family of brands.

Registration Please fill out separate attached form and e-mail to [email protected]; for additional questions or concerns, Melanie can be reached at (410) 643-4141 #313 Assisting Zodiac of North America for questions and logistics information is Denise Landau ([email protected])

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