This clinic is all kayakers, canoeist, rafters
and duckie captains.
Somewhere, at sometime you will wish you knew what to
do in a river emergency. Just rescuing gear can turn into a nightmare,
never mind rescuing a person. Quick response time and the knowledge to
set up a rescue safely are skills you should have as a boater. Make this
the year to bring your rescue skills to a higher level. Friends owe it
to friends to be capable of river rescue. All rescue equipment is provided.
Boating gear may be rented. Kayakers must be of Class II-III ability.
Rescue lifejackets are considered personal equipment and are highly recommended.
This clinic qualifies as an ACA sanction course. Please see page 13 for
information on the ACA. Day 1 Introduction, equipment needed for rescues,
how to handle a rescue situation, equipment vs life, lunch (provided),
throw bag rescues, tow systems, swimmer/boat/paddle, walking in rapids,
unconscious swimmer rescue, anchors, Z-Drags, and floating platform rescue
Day 2 Bridge abutment rescue, unwrapping a kayak/raft, vertical pins,
ankle entrapment, lunch (provided), mock rescues, test, and rescue evaluation.
Please see below for our outline
and recommended gear.
River rescue
2-Day
Class 3 ability recommended
Dates:
We currently do not have any trips scheduled or we have an error in our data which we need to know about. Please give us a call if dates do not show up here.
Gear Rental Package:
Refund Policy
Classes cancelled 48 hours or more in advance are able to be rescheduled (subject to availability) without penalty. Within 48 hours of the class start time, funds are committed and you will be charged for the class. Refunds will only be given if RA Guides is unable to provide the class as described.
Rescue Clinic Outline
Day 1
Introduction
Equipment needed for rescues
How to handle a rescue situation
Equipment vs life threat
Rescue organization
Communications
LUNCH provided
Throw Bag Rescues
Toe Systems: swimmer/boat/paddle
Walking in Rapids
Unconscious swimmer rescue
River Extrication Backboards
Zip lines
Floating platform rescue
Day 2
Anchors Z drags
Bridge Abutment Rescue gaining access
Unwrapping a kayak/raft
Vertical pins
Ankle entrapment
LUNCH provided
Run mock rescues
Rescue evaluation
Note: This clinic will be customized based on river features,
water levels and students needs and skills.
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Suggested River Rescue Gear
(class participants should bring as much of this gear as they can)
River Rescue book
Canoe and Kayaking (for ACA students)
Knife
(one hand accessible)
Whistle
Carabiners
(4 or more)
Prussik
Loop (3 or more)
Webbing
(about 8')
Drybag
to put rescue items in
Lifejacket
with rescue belt
Tow
Teather for Lifejackets with rescue belts
Throw
Bag
Pulley
(at least 2)
Lighter
Warm
clothing
Energy
Food
First
Aid Kit (contents based on paddlers training and remoteness of trip)
Duct
Tape
Waterproof
light
Optional Items
Gibbs Ascender (climbing ascender)
Spare Air (compress air in cylinder for trapped boater)
Saw or wood
cutting device
Z-Drag
Crib card
GPS
Radio
Cell Phone
Signal mirror
Pocket Knife
Multi-plyer tool
Bee Kit
Static Rope
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