Swiftwater Rescue (Ages 18+)

Accredited by the Lifesaving Society

This course prepares participants to take on a leadership role in emergency situations that could occur in a swiftwater setting (rafting, canoeing, kayaking).

Participants will learn to master the fundamental skills and techniques that are needed to perform a successful swiftwater rescue, as well as the core principles of river safety and scene management.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

The 24-hour course covers the following topics:

River hydrology and recognizing hazards
Swiftwater swimming and swimming rescue techniques
Setting up a rescue and the ladder approach
Boat retrieval
Leadership skills in emergency situations
Rescue equipment and emergency response teams
Advanced use of rope and mechanical advantage systems

$325 / person + tax

TARGET CLIENTELE

Personnel working on and around swiftwater (rafting guides, kayak instructors, etc.)
People who are learning or who regularly practice a whitewater sport (SUP, rafting, kayaking, etc.)
Anyone who is exposed to the dangers of swiftwater

Swiftwater Rescue (Ages 18+)

Accredited by the Lifesaving Society

WHAT’S INCLUDED

TARGET CLIENTELE

RAFTING

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