Practice Swiftwater Rescue in the (relatively) warm waters of the Rio Grande! Partnering with Far Flung Adventures!
Three day course on the Rio Grande near Taos covers the essentials of swiftwater safety and rescue. Topics covered include river rescue methodology, planning, whitewater swimming, throw bagging, extractions and synches & mechanical advantage. This course is perfect for commercial and private boaters looking to brush up on their river safety skills. Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive an ACA SWR Skill Assessment card suitable for raft guides and other professionals.
The Swiftwater Rescue workshop teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and rescue techniques for paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and on simple, commonly used skills. Fundamental and more ad- vanced techniques for dealing with hazards that carry greater risks for both victim and rescuer, such as strainers, rescue vest applications, entrapments, and pins, also are practiced. Scenarios will provide an opportunity for participants to practice their skills both individually and within a team/group context.
Recertification: A full day class consisting of skills tests and examinations on all course materials covered in the full three-day Level 4 course.
Course Objectives:
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 its strengths and weaknesses
Utilize rescue scene management principles needed within a paddling group
Canyon River Instruction is partnering with our friends at Far Flung Adventures in Taos to host this event. Please follow the link below to open their website for more information and to sign up.
Cost: $499