Canadian Safe Boating Council

Vancouver Cold Water Workshop


One Day Cold Water Workshop
With Doctor Gordon Giesbrecht

On Saturday, October 22, 2011, the CSBC will be holding a one day cold water workshop with Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht at the UBC Boathouse in Richmond B.C. This one day workshop will cover topics including mechanism of heat loss, thermal protection realities, triage of the hypothermic victim, extraction techniques, re-warming and packaging for transportation. If you are a first responder, recreational boater or you work on or near the water this is a perfect opportunity to broaden your knowledge of cold water and enhance your knowledge and skills when dealing with a hypothermic victim. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the workshop. Cost is $ 175 and includes lunch. Space is limited. Register on line with a credit card. For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 604.299.5450 and ask for cold water workshop co-ordinator.


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