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Rescue for River Runners (R3) Recreational (Level 1)

Length: 2 days

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This dynamic curriculum is specifically designed for river guides, private kayakers, whitewater rafters, riverboarders and river enthusiasts! If you have taken a rescue course before or this will be your first experience with river rescue, this course is ideally suited for boaters of all kinds and all experience levels. You are guaranteed to learn a lot and have a great time!

Prerequisites

18+ years of age (16-17 with parental permission)
Basic swimming ability
In good physical condition

Required Equipment

Drysuit or wetsuit ( wetsuit rentals available)
Personal flotation device (Provided)
Water sport helmet (Provided)
Neoprene gloves (optional)
Neoprene footwear with a good walking sole, wading boots, or running shoes
Layers of wool or fleece clothing for under the drysuit/wetsuit including sweater, pants, gloves, socks

General Objectives

To develop a sense of confidence and necessary skills for those who work and play in a swiftwater environment.
Develop ability to self rescue and rescue others in moving water situations.
Familiarize and train the student in utilization of standard paddling gear in rescue situations.

Course Outline

Day 1: River Session

A review of key concepts
Site safety assessment
Basic river signals
Throw bagging
Shallow water crossings
Swimming skills
Hazard avoidance
Basic foot and body entrapment rescue techniques
Combat and rescue swimming
Rope work

Day 2: River Session

Review of key concepts
Site safety assessment
Rope work for wraps, pins, and flips
Technical problem (swiftwater rescue scenario)
Debrief

Take Aways

Rescue 3’s River Rescue manual
Personalized skill sheet (training record) signed by the instructor (valuable document for risk management)
Registration of training record in Rescue 3’s international database
Wallet card with personal Rescue 3 registration number and date of certification
Certificate of Completion

**Course descriptions are from Raven Rescue**