2017 RESCUE WATER CRAFT CONFERENCE INFORMATION

2017 RESCUE WATER CRAFT CONFERENCE
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Presented By
KANALU – K38
RESCUE WATER CRAFT ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN WATER CRAFT ASSOCIATION
Location
Morro Bay, County of San Luis Obispo, California USA
Conference Dates: March 10-11, 2017
Attendance fee: $95.00 USD
Attendees will receive a Conference T-shirt, a sticker kit and registration bag
Attendees will receive a 1 year membership & ID card with the Rescue Water Craft Association
Conference Training: March 11-17, 2017
Attendance Fee: Varies (please see below detailed daily schedule for fees)
Upon successful course completion qualification certification will be issued
Full Conference Suggested Travel Dates: March 8 & 18 (depends upon attendance selection)
Register
Registrations must be received no later than February 10, 2017. Registrations will close prior if
attendance roster is filled up in advance. Payment may be made by credit card, PayPal or cash.
Please contact Shawn Alladio for any questions or registration forms: K38rescue@gmail.com

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Community
Since 2004 when K38 created the first PWC specific conference, the RWC community has expanded to
32 representative nations. Due to the growth of the Rescue Water Craft and Personal Water Craft
communities, the Rescue Water Craft Association was born. The RWCA Conference is the premiere
source for networking, training, knowledge that benefits occupational users, instructors, program
managers, volunteers across a wide range of occupational needs.
Knowledge
The conference is a general session whereas all attendees have the opportunity to fulfill the entire
program presentation. Conference attendees will receive relevant presentation handouts, digital media
and be able to openly participate with the presentations representing various nations and local agencies
in attendance.
Goals
To elevate awareness and educational outreach on modern training practices, statistical review of
participants and accidents, encourage partnership is standardization and to share resources from around
the world.
History
The Wake of Fame awards will encompass the history of Rescue Water Craft. Attendees will be honored
guests representing our international family for 2016 Wake of Fame inductees. These awards have been
gifted since 2004 honoring the contributions, legacy and rescue work of nominees from around the world.
Exhibition
The Rescue Water Craft community has only a few specific equipment manufacturers that have product
which serves our professional needs in the rescue community. We will have on display the newest
equipment and gear available for attendees to evaluate, discuss and gain insights on what products best
fit our need.
2017 RWC CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
SUMMARY
Rescue Water Craft (RWC) have been utilized by occupational operators since 1990 with 27 years
of international activity. However, within the last six years, these small power craft unified into a
functional vessel within the maritime community, but not without difficulty of proof of concept, injury
accident prevention and risk management concerns. Annual Wake of Fame awards will be
distributed.
We will focus on how these craft can be incorporated into a sustainable maritime asset with realistic
expectations. Contributing factors are the cost of the vessel, its size, and capability of its functional
design. Presentations will review success stories that provided solutions for areas of operation that
would have been beyond the scope of a normal duty vessel. Rescue Water Craft are used successfully
in flood situations, swift water, and open water and surf zones. Equally, there have been operator
errors and lack of fundamental knowledge base for programs to thrive.
Our emphasis will be how to prevent or reduce on the job mishaps and effective program guidelines for
consideration. Due to their smaller deck and hull configuration, the vessel is considered an active ride
and the traditional maritime boat operations that would apply for larger vessels are not complimentary.
The technical handling requirements are unique to the water and weather conditions, type of RWC,
utility accessories, personal protective equipment, and physical fitness needs.
This program will cover international success and failures, examples, remedial corrections, and the

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best practices that have been formulated by experts to assist in the development of successful
programming by following the different uses, vessel types, methods, and standards that are in
operation today.
CONFERENCE TOPICS
 Drones and Autonomous Vessels
 Analytics of Best Practices
 Adaptive Training for Physically Challenged
 Rescue Board Problems and Solutions
 Blueprint for Close Quarters/Confined Space
 Operations Disaster Preparedness
 PWC Instructor – Operator Responsibility
 Rescue Analysis and Critique: How to Analyze
 Accident Review Process - Recent Fatalities
 RWC Operators Prayer/Closing
March 10, 2017
Rescue Water Craft Summit
Conference Proceedings
8:00am-7pm (registration at 7:30am on site) 0800-1900
Uniform/business Attire
Coffee/Tea/Snacks provided
Attendance Certificate Issued
Please bring stickers/patches/coins to exchange with attendees
Presentation of International Colors-National Anthem
 Welcome Introduction
 Host Agencies
 International participants
March 11, 2017
USCG 47’ Motor lifeboat & Morro Bay Harbor Department Tour
8:30am-9:45am (0830-0945)
1279 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA
Uniform
Wake of Fame Program
a. History of Rescue Water Craft Presentation
b. Wake of Fame Awards (livestreamed)
c. Rotary Club Award (Australia to Morro Bay Recognition)
d. Lunch is provided for paid registrants on site, inductees are hosted
Free Attendance to Public 10:00am – 6:00pm (1000-1800)
Business Attire
Coffee/Tea/Snacks provided
Attendance Certificate Issued
March 12, 2017
 Stage 1 Training (classroom)
 715 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, California
 Classroom Operational & Responsibility Philosophy
 8:00am to 6:30pm (0800-1830)
 Uniform

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 Fee: $275.00 per day (discount of $50.00 daily)
 Coffee/Tea/Snacks provided, lunch on your own
 Bring notepad/computer/pen to class
This Stage 1 course is designed to cover the awareness of Rescue Water Craft use. It is classroom
specific and covers operational standards, warnings, techniques and physical applications of operation a
RWC. This course includes instructor lecture, video review, and presentations. This course is a fantastic
discovery phase for implemented a RWC Program. Pre-requisite may apply.
Course Identification and Certification Number: K38-OWRWCC-1-17
Qualification is valid for 3 years, students are issued ID#, training log, evaluation, 3 certificates, and letter
Training boats: Kawasaki Ultra LX Jet Skis
Note: Helmets and lifejackets are available if needed. Lanyards will be issued to each participating
student. Students are not responsible for damage or repair cost, loss or breakage to training equipment,
loaned gear or rescue boats.
Students will receive a T-shirt, coozie, sticker kit, embroidered patch and challenge coin.
March 13, 2017
 Stage 2 Open Water Course
 Vessel Review, on-water fundamentals (field/on-water)
 8:00am to 6:00pm – Morro Bay Boat Ramp, Embarcadero (0800-1800)
 Uniform/Personal Protective Equipment PPE
 Lunch on your own
This Stage 2 course is designed to provide a basic level for Rescue Water Craft use. This course
includes instructor lecture, video review, and presentations. Students will be evaluated on criterion
operational skills. Students in this course will be participating as role players during skillsets. Students will
be proficient with the standard skills sets. This program offers a baseline standard of training for entry
level operations. Safety Plan is in effect with all training modules
March 14, 2017
 Rescue Board review, on-water basic operations, night qualification (field/on-water)
 11:00am-1:00am (1100-0100)
 Lunch/Dinner on your own
This Stage 3 course is designed as an operational Introduction Rescue Water Craft use as a baseline for
operational status and competency. This course includes instructor lecture, video review, and
presentations. This is an operational minimum standard for RWC use. This stage is a skill based tier
layered training. Students in this course will be participating as role players during skillsets Students will
be evaluated on criterion operational skills. Students will be proficient with the standard skills sets. This
course offers an optional night operations segment. Safety Plan is in effect with all training modules

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March 15, 2017
 Crew operations and passenger loading, rescue qualification (field/on-water)
 10:00am-7:00pm Morro Bay Boat Ramp, Embarcadero (1000-1900)
This Stage 4 course is designed to provide an Intermediate level of Rescue Water Craft operations. The
skills provided in this course train operators to a variety of response and underway skills. This course
includes instructor lecture, video review, and presentations. Students in this course will be participating
as role players during skillsets. Students will be evaluated on criterion operational skills. This stage is a
skill based tier layered training. Students will be proficient with the standard skills sets. This course offers
an optional night operations segment. Safety Plan is in effect with all training modules
March 16, 2017
 Course field review in surf conditions, surf qualification (field/on-water)
 10:00am-7:00pm Morro Bay Boat Ramp, Embarcadero (1000-1900)
This Stage 5 course is designed to provide professional development for operational use for Rescue
Water Craft. This course includes instructor lecture, video review, and presentations Stage 5 training is a
readiness program for advanced boat handling. This stage is a skill based tier layered training. Students
in this course will be participating as role players during skillsets Students will be evaluated on criterion
operational skills. .Students will be proficient with the standard skills sets. This course offers an optional 1
to 2 night operations segment. Safety Plan is in effect with all training modules
March 17, 2017
Instructor Training
Instructor Qualification (Invitation Only)
10:00am-8:00pm Morro Bay Boat Ramp, Embarcadero (1000-2000)
Uniform/Personal Protective Equipment PPE
FEES
March 10-11 Conference: $95.00 USD
March 12 Stage 1 Training: $275.00 USD
March 15 Stage 4 Training: $1,100.00 USD
March 16 Stage 5 Training: $1,375.00 USD
March 17, Instructor Training: Invitation Only
Note: Training fee is discounted $50.00 USD daily for conference participation, regular fee is $325.00
All conclusive fee; training equipment, boats, rescue boards, lanyards, course materials included in fee.

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RWC CONFERENCE FRIENDS
1. Kawasaki Motors Corporation USA
2. Kanalu – K38
3. Liquid Militia Clothing
4. David Pu’u Photography
5. National Safe Boating Council
6. Hydro Turf
7. American Water Craft Association
8. Triton Nutrition
9. Lucky 38 Racing
10. Paleo Treats
11. Dockside Restaurants
12. Betty Belts Jewelry
13. City of Morro Bay & Public Safety Agencies
14. Friends of the Morro Bay Harbor Department
15. Rotary Club of Morro Bay
16. Morro Bay Oyster Company
17. Wake of Fame
18. Rescue Water Craft Association
19. WEAR it Campaign
20. National Water Safety Congress
21. National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
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TRAVEL
Travel and accommodations are the responsibility of attendees. We do have several request for room
sharing in Morro Bay; if this is an option for you, please let us know. Lodging suggestions will be supplied
on a PDF for your review.

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The Morro Bay Inn, Blue Dolphin Inn, Harbor View Inn are local favorites and are all within walking
distance of all conference buildings and training locations.
International Airports:
Los Angeles (LAX)
To Morro Bay Driving: 203 miles, or 3 hours, 24 minutes
San Francisco (SFO)
To Morro Bay Driving: 220 miles, or 3 hours, 33 minutes

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Morro Bay Lodging
Please see the attached PDF brochure: Morro Bay Visitor Guide
Local Attractions
 Morro Bay Rock
 Hearst Castle http://hearstcastle.org/tour-hearst-castle/daily-tours/evening-tour/
 Central Coast Maritime Museum (pending)
https://www.facebook.com/Central-Coast-Maritime-Museum-Association-
203267453049144/?fref=ts
Host Agencies
Morro Bay Harbor Department
1275 Embarcadero
Morro Bay, CA 93442
http://www.morro-bay.ca.us/144/Harbor
The Harbor Department is a service-oriented organization providing boater assistance, emergency
response, code enforcement, and facilities maintenance for the waterfront and the waters of Morro Bay.
This Department provides a high level of service in community education (water safety programs), public
outreach, and community relations for boaters, beach users, and waterfront visitors.
The Harbor Department is an Enterprise Fund and operates from revenues generated from the Tidelands
properties we manage. Revenue received from tenant rents, boat fees, waterfront tideland leases, and
other sources is put back into preventative maintenance, capital improvement, parking services, staffing,
public safety, special events, and public education.
Friends of the Morro Bay Harbor Department: http://friendsoftmbhd.org/category/uncategorized/

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Morro Bay Fire Department
715 Harbor Street
Morro Bay, CA 93442
http://www.morro-bay.ca.us/68/Fire
The Morro Bay Fire Department is a full service department that has served a diverse waterfront
community since 1932. Today the department responds to approximately 1,700 incidents per year under
the command of Fire Chief Steve Knuckles.
Personnel
To accomplish the department mission, the City employs a Fire Chief, 10 career fire suppression
personnel, a half-time administrative technician, a part-time Fire Marshal, and up to 20 part-time reserve
firefighters. Our firefighters are tasked with emergency planning, response, command, and mitigation of a
wide variety of incidents.
Fire Stations
Fire Personnel operate from 1 fully staffed fire station (Fire Station 53/Headquarters) located at 715
Harbor Street and 1 non-staffed fire station (Fire Station 54) located at 460 Bonita Street. These facilities
house our fleet of Pierce fire apparatus.
Mutual Aid Agreements
The department has mutual and automatic aid agreements with neighboring communities. These
reciprocal agreements give fire departments authority to rapidly deploy resources to areas outside
jurisdictional boundaries when the need arises. Firefighter/Paramedics also respond cooperatively with
the Morro Bay Harbor Patrol and U.S. Coast Guard to provide emergency services for incidents occurring
offshore.
United States Coast Guard Station Morro Bay
The United States Coast Guard operates Coast Guard Station Morro Bay, located adjacent to the Harbor
Office at 1279 Embarcadero at 805-772-2167. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) maintains a 27-
person National Security Base and Search and Rescue Station at Morro Bay Harbor to provide the Coast
Guard services for the entire Central California Coast, including port safety coverage for the Diablo
Canyon Nuclear Power Plant and Vandenberg Air Force Base and search and rescue.
https://www.facebook.com/USCGStaMorroBay/?fref=ts
City of Morro Bay
Nestled on the Central Coast of California, Morro Bay is the "gateway to the north coast," being a prime
hub City at the crossroads of Highway 1 (home of the original road trip!) and Highway 41. Just 12 miles
north of San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay has a uniquely wild setting and sits along a natural estuary, making
it an amazing spot for animal aficionados from bird watchers to sea mammal lovers. Surfers find
wonderful waves along Morro Rock, an extinct volcano jutting 500 feet into the sky, and paddle boarders
appreciate the calm, glassy waters of the bay protected by a natural sand spit.
Morro Bay City website: http://www.morro-bay.ca.us
Morro Bay Services
 Bank of America, 390 Morro Bay Blvd.
 Wells Fargo Bank, 730 Quintana Road, (805) 771-8310 Located inside Albertsons
 Chase Bank, 595 Morro Bay Blvd.
 Laundromat: Morro Bay Laundromat, 890 Monterey Avenues
 Rotary Club of Morro Bay http://morrobayrotary.org/
 Urgent Medical Care of Morro Bay 8-4pm 783 Quintana Road (805) 771-0108

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 Police, call ‘911’ on your cell phone for any emergency
 Morro Bay Interactive Map: http://welcomemap.biz/morrobay.html
Wetsuit Rentals
Wavelengths Surf Shop: 988 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442

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ABOUT K38
K38 was founded originally in 1989 as a community outreach group started by K38 for student
connectivity from founder Shawn Alladio who has been involved in the PWC industry since 1979. In
2016, our Mission adjusted to bring together the professional Rescue Water Craft international community
to promote modern safe practices and share educational updates. K38 is the creator of PWC
standardization and best practices and works with licensed international affiliates to increase boating
safety awareness and education to prevent drownings and reduce accidents. K38 has received many
prestigious boating safety awards and enjoys support from Kawasaki Motors Corporation USA, Hydro-
turf, Triton Nutrition, Betty Belts Jewelry and Liquid Militia Clothing.
KANALU
Kanalu was created by Tom Pohaku Stone and Pake Ahmow with the sole desire to enhance and protect
standards for public and professional boater safety education. This journey began in 2006 as they sought
out a portal to enter into the advancement of their goals, they traveled to California and began their
instructor qualification program in the cold Pacific Waters of Morro Bay. A perfect proving ground for the
oceans temperament perfectly suited for endurance, challenge and building the foundation of what was to
come; facing the adversity of changing behaviors embraced through action and proven results tested by
not just desire or passion, but dedication, persistence and a committed effort towards the greater good.
PARTNERSHIP
Kanalu-K38 is a United States based training company and non-profit, lifeguard service with international
K38 licensed affiliates. Ongoing educational efforts of K38 and our instructor and affiliate base, leading
PWC rescue boat instruction and providing on water safety management for special events worldwide,
including motion picture industry and other media outlets, mentorship and motivational programs
nationally and internationally. Kanalu was rated a top non-profit in 2016 by Great NonProfits.
ABOUT WAKE OF FAME AWARDS
The PWC ‘Wake of Fame’ Award is used to recognize the historical lineage of the development of the
Personal Watercraft communities and participants. Derived from their design origins, creators, first
responders, volunteers, associate partners and competitors. This is the pedigree of the PWC/RWC
history in a chronological or annual order of worthy recipients
AWARD CATEGORIES
1. Legacy Award
Award for a commitment to PWC - boating safety education across a large regional area that significantly
reduces injuries or accidents and increases operational capabilities. This award is gifted in memory of
Gary Hart of Jettrim for his vision and passion to preserve the history, legacies and sporting artifacts.
2. Everyday Heroes
Award gifted to recreational enthusiast or Rescue Water Craft Operator who perform a rescue with
positive results. This award is gifted in honor of Mr. Virgil Chambers, a true friend in water safety.
3. Heavy Water Award
Award gifted to an occupational representative using a Rescue Water Craft that saves the life of another
4. Appreciation Award
Award gifted to a K38 supporter who shows integrity and respect that deserves recognition for their efforts
in helping us as an organization to better serve our boating safety communities.

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5. Partnership Award
Award gifted to an association, federation or sponsor who supports boating safety education
6. Distinguished Athlete
Physically challenged athletes who move personal watercraft operations to its highest level (Wounded
Warriors and Physically Challenged category).
7. Creative Impact Award
Free riding and styling into the history books. For those who used expression, talent and incredible skills
moving a PWC beyond its flat water traction and took it to the waves, to big air and entertained
possibilities. (Freestyle, Free riding Category)
8. Lifetime Achievement Award
In honor of Clayton Jacobson for his ongoing contribution as the designer of Personal Water Crafts. This
award is given to those individuals who paved the first generation in the 1970’s for their recognition of
their lasting impression on this amazing boating community, 1970-1979
(Also-Industry Lifetime Achievement Award)
NOTE: The Phoenix Award is an exclusive K38 Water Safety Award, it is our highest designated rescue
and response award for lifesaving and is not gifted annually but on the efforts of merit in a time of extreme
crisis.
RWCA GOALS
Rescue Water Craft Association (RWC) goals are to create a coalition of professionals worldwide to
increase and sustain the level of professionalism for these small power craft. RWCA has 4 Chapters,
North America, Japan, Europe and Japan. We strive to work with partners in boating safety promoting
the proper use of RWC’s professionally, and to assist in training standards and shared resources with our
partners and members for these small powered vessels.
MISSION
RWCA’s mission is to bring together the professional Rescue Water Craft international community to
promote modern safe practices and share educational updates
VISION
RWCA’s vision is to serve as the leading alliance to promote operational standardization, reduce mishaps
and risk of injury or death for professionals using Rescue Water Craft by promoting modern standards,
education the best practices in program activity and management.
AMERICAN WATERCRAFT ASSOCIATION
The American Watercraft Association brings together personal watercraft enthusiasts, power sports
dealers, and manufacturers interested in protecting and expanding the PWC lifestyle. From education and
training to freedom rides, charity events to keeping riders informed of threats to your right to ride. K38 is a
partner with the AWA for the H20 Responders training program, offering training grants to worthy public
safety agencies. Http://www.AWAhq.org
Presenter: Shawn Alladio
Company: Kanalu-K38

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Website: K38rescue.com
BIO
Shawn Alladio is the Founder of K38 and has been providing Rescue Water Craft and PWC instruction
since 1989 as the leading authority for use regarding event safety management, program development
for PWC’s usage, film industry support, project manager of the Rescue Water Craft Association and she
is a NASBLA associate member and an NSBC Boating Safety instructor.
Shawn has been training special military waterborne divisions since 1996 and is a P.O.S.T. instructor for
the State of California and DBAW boating safety instructor. She has received numerous awards for
contributions to drowning prevention and lifesaving and is both an IJSBA and NSBC Hall of Fame
Recipient. K38 is represented in over 20 nations.
Bonus Topic: Hybrid PWC Product Safety and Education
PRESENTATION BACKGROUND
Personal Water Craft have enjoyed a popular following since the end of the 1970’s when they were first
introduced to the recreational boating communities. Technologies have been advancing rapidly in the
past decade and so have the interest of recreational enthusiasts to try out new adventures on the
water. There are many offshoot product designs and concepts that have been conceived from the
Personal Water Craft platform.
These are easily identifiable through rental companies, social media and news activities, and the film
industry exposure, along with presentations at water festivals and competition events. This presentation
will focus on current designs, product availability, safety concerns, education and rescue and recovery
response for a public safety responder for the various types of ‘Hybrids’
Personal Protective Equipment Required for training:
1. Thermal protection (Wetsuit) Can be rented in Morro Bay daily if needed, 4/5 mil
2. Foot Protection (hard sole water boots are preferable)
3. Water Gloves
4. Water Helmet (can be loaned)
5. Lifejacket (Type V preferred) can be loaned
6. Water Whistle
Recommended Gear
1. Balaclava (face mask)
2. Eye protection
3. Additional thermal layers
4. Extra wetsuit
Upon registration students will receive all the documents necessary for the training via email including
checklists.

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