AUXAIR Swim & Egress Training Video

By Daren Lewis

Shipmates,
On Saturday I attended the annual D13 AUXAIR swim. This is just another example of the incredibly varied training provided to us as Auxiliarists -- experience you are unlikely to find anywhere else. The AUXAIR team has been very open to having other members who are not part of the program participate in this training. I highly recommend you keep an eye out for future opportunities to participate.

Here is a brief video overview of the training narrated by our own Gary Nepple.



If you want more detail and some of the training discussion you can watch this longer version.

AUXAIR Swim Training - Saturday 30APR2011 in Portland

Shipmates,
This weekend looks to be a busy one with a number of training events.

On Saturday, 30APR, from 1000-1300 the AUXAIR program will be conducting the annual AUXAIR swim training. Columbia pool at 7701 North Chautauqua Boulevard in Portland.

If you are in AUXAIR you should be signed up. If you are interested in the program this is a great opportunity to meet the team and discuss participation. Please contact Gary Nepple (FL76) ASAP if you are interested.

Our trainers will be 4 of the rescue swimmers from Air Station Astoria, and they will bring flight suits, boots, and the Shallow Water Egress Trainer. Jerry Ostermiller will be bringing air to refill HEEDS air bottles for those wishing to train with them. There will also be a life raft to enter.

Expect to tread water for two minutes, swim 75 yards, enter the life raft, and take a ride in the SWET (the SWET is not mandatory, but is highly recommended). The swim can be done with life jackets partially inflated and boots are not mandatory.