This two-day comprehensive workshop includes hands-on practice time and advanced rescue techniques. Information is tied together at the end of the course with a mock rescue scenario. Course objectives will include:
Promote proactive prevention of river accidents and injuries
Develop and practice key self-rescue skills
Identify and avoid river hazards by understanding hydrology, hazards, and river features
Focus on fast, low-risk strategies for early management of river accidents
Develop and practice methods for recovering swimmers, and loose boats and equipment
Develop and practice more advanced rope-based and in-water skills
Gain experience using the rescue PFD, and understand it’s strengths and weaknesses
Utilize rescue scene management principles needed within a paddling group