Wilderness First Aid Afloat

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Yes! Everyone who successfully completes the course gets a SOLO WFA certification valid for 2 years. If you take the CPR class, CPR certification lasts 2 years.

Yes, you must be 18 years old.

This course will be in Pemaquid, ME. We will also use paddle craft launch sites within 20-30 minutes of our course site depending on the weather, tides, and currents.

You should plan to wear or have with you clothing that will be appropriate for being both indoors and outdoors during your course. Weather permitting; we will be spending a significant portion of the class time outdoors. The following list in addition to the clothing you will be wearing and is to be considered a minimum. Feel free to supplement it with anything else you would normally carry. You will be using your equipment to provide care, build splints, and to keep yourself and OTHERS warm during scenarios. Remember gear MUST be with you in your paddle craft.

Required: The following items should be packed for each class

___ Raingear tops and Bottoms (no ponchos)

___ 2 Warm Hats (synthetic* or wool)

___ 1 Pair Warm Gloves or Mittens (synthetic* or wool) 

___ Long Underwear Tops and Bottoms (synthetic* or wool)

___ Warm Top and Bottom Layer (synthetic* or wool)

___ 2 Pair Warm socks (synthetic* or wool)

___ Pack (2500 cu in or larger) or duffle bag 

___ 2 Water Bottles (1 liter/quart or larger) 

___ Hiking boots or Sturdy Hiking Shoes 

___ Notebook with Pen/Pencil

*Polyester or Polypropylene (Capilenetm, Bergelenetm, Dri-Climetm, etc.) We do not recommend cotton.

Highly Recommended

___ Trekking Poles 

___ Watch with Second Hand (or digital with seconds)

___ Headlamp or Flashlight (don’t forget extra batteries and bulbs)

___ Pocket Knife

___ Insect Repellent (in season)

___ Sunglasses and Sunscreen

___ 40 feet Small Diameter Cord (parachute cord is fine) 

___ Sleeping Pad (Ensolite, Thermarest, Ridgerest, etc.)

___ 10’ X 10’ 4-6 mil Plastic Tarp (for shelter building)

Yes! This course is focused on paddlers and we will be on the water.

Required: The following items should be packed for each class

___ Paddle craft (kayak, stand-up paddle board, or canoe)

___ Paddle

___ Skirt (if using a kayak)

___ PFD

___ Paddle shoes

___ Tow line

___ Warm synthetic* (no cotton) layers You are likely to get wet during training!

*Polyester or Polypropylene (Capilenetm, Bergelenetm, Dri-Climetm, etc.)

Highly Recommended

___ Wetsuit or dry suit 

___ Paddle jacket

___ Hat

___ Dry bags for necessary gear

___ Spare paddle

NO!

If you are missing an item(s) please talk to us. We have lots of items that are available to rent at very reasonable costs. Here at Wicked Good Wilderness Medicine and Wicked Good Paddle Co we try our best to make courses available to everyone.