kfac-ix paddler call: final touch base “you are now in the kfac vortex…”
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Using Spiderphone &Twitter
Spider• You are muted to begin• Paddlers: save your questions for the end…• During Q&A… to ask a question press*1 on your phone and
you will join the queueTwitter• Launch and in-event updates• Go to http://twitter.com/KFACIX now, set yours to notify by
text
Panelists click Q&A to left of share, see line up, un-mute, listen, “both” to return to gen-pop
Expectations- NEXT 16 HOURS
• Print waiver and parking decal for window
• Set alarm, get some rest• Be at calf by 6:15 LATEST• Buses leave 07:00 SHARP SHARP SHARP• HEAT MANAGEMENT: Carbs,
Electrolytes, water,
Paddler Registration - CT
• Paddler Registration – Opens @ 6:00– Paper check in – Get waiver form and boxed breakfast– Get “bus ticket” (confirm they are checked in)– Direct to Buses
• ALL BUSES DEPART 7:00 AM – Bus monitor collects “bus ticket”– Bus monitor confirms bus is full– Buses depart as they get full– Bus monitor makes announcements during ride
from CT to NY
Paddler Registration- NY
• Paddler registers in Long Island – 7:30 – 8:30 AM– Paddler hands in their waiver form– Give paddler an ankle band– Paddler instructed to walk over pad
Incase Of Emergency• Bad Weather / Squall
– Listen to VHF for instructions– Pick up paddlers – Leave kayaks– Head to closest shore
• Avoid other boats / Run Interference• Jet Skis / Rapid Intervention• Accident or Injury Procedure
– Hail on VHF– Transport Via USCG or Local Marine Police
• We go if we deem it safe to go• Weather changes quickly• Assemble pod, check in, and raft up• Await pod leader’s/chase leader’s instructions
Registration Procedures- Finish
• Paddler kayaks to Connecticut – 9:00 AM• Paddler returns to Connecticut – 1:30 –
3:30 PM – Walks over pad with ankle band– Returns ankle band– Paddler gets a GREEN/LOBSTER wristband – must
be put on immediately – Paddler also receives a 2nd GREEN/LOBSTER
wristband (for guest) and 21+ wristband if applicable – all information should be checked off on paper registration list.
Paddler RAR- Finish in CT
• Collect basket lunch, tshirt, etc. • Return kayak to truck (KFAC) or your
car (Own boat)• Shower (depends on personal
hygiene)• Relax, Party, Bathe in Glory 2-10pm
Event rundown
Three Local Bands• Aqua Clara @1:00• Luke James @4:00• Barnstorm@4:45• PJ Pacifico@5:30KFAC House Bands• Morley @7:00• Donavon
Frankenreiter @8:00
The big KFAC IX finish• Should be around 1Kid Friendly Stuff• Charity Carnival @2Beach Barbeque• Bar opens @5• Lobster line @5:30• Stews open
throughout
Selected Charities
• Builders Beyond Borders
• Save the Sound• Hole in the Wall• Maritime Aquarium• Outward Bound of CT
Visit them at Charity Carnival
The IX Karma Kayak
• Own-boat maven• Kids coordinator• Pod number laminator• Sea- doo quality assurance
inspector• Tow hitch operator• Team shirt Zazzle designer• KFAC rowing coordinator• Load-in/out volunteer • Paddler since KFAC IV…
Patrick Joseph Sikes
KFAC X: Early Discount
• Three tiers• Discounts for limited
time and number• Code is readyforten• Kfac.kintera.org/
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