WWA - 2006 Skills Day Page

2006 Skills Day

In June each year, the WWA hosts a Skills Day to help new members improve their jetboating safety and operational skills.

The 2006 event was held on Saturday, June 3, on the Snake River just below Brownlee Dam along the Idaho/Oregon border. The 2006 attendance was double the prior year, with approximately 50 new members participating. There was also a great turnout of experienced jetboaters to assist with the training. Saturday evening the club hosted a potluck supper and provided hamburgers and hot dogs for the crowd. This year's event was a memorable affair and provided excellent training, good food, and a great time for all who attended.

Participants head down to the river for the anchoring sessions (L),
Lynn & Mike greet attendees to the session on anchoring in a current (C & R)

Lynn and Mike discuss techniques for anchoring in a current

Each participant was given an opportunity to try their hand at setting an anchor (L & C),
Bob and Sam conducted the session on pre-launch safety checks and maintenance procedures (R)

Gilbert and Keith covered river operational issues and techniques

Brooke, Scott, and Rich demonstrated techniques for over-night anchoring in fluctuating water levels

Rich dazzled the crowd with his amazing knot tying ability and tricks