Swiftwater Rescue and Safety
Target Audience: This Whitewater Canada course is recommended for all paddlers
Course Duration: Two and a half days
Prerequisites: AWA Members
Environment: Class I-IV whitewater
Course Outline:
– Risk, incidents, and liability
– River dynamics (hydrology)
– River hazards
– Trip safety and planning
– Throwbags
– Wading and swimming
– Tow systems and in-boat rescue techniques
– Knots and anchors
– Tag and snag lines
– Mechanical advantage systems
– Leading rescues and organization of rescues
Course Fee: $310.00 includes National and Provincial Fees
(Does not include advertising, administration, travel, accommodation or meal costs for running a course that may be charged by the service provider)
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