Renaissance Adventure Guides

Whitewater Safety and Rescue

ACA Swiftwater Rescue Clinic

Prerequisites:  Class II-III boater

$249/person (2 days)
Minimum of 4 students needed to run this course

This clinic is for 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.

Itinerary

Day 1 
Equipment needed for rescues
How to handle a rescue situation
Equipment vs life threat
Rescue organization
Communications
Lunch break
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 break
Run mock rescues
Rescue evaluation

Note: This clinic will be customized based on river features, water levels and students needs and skills.

Recommended Gear List

(Class participants should bring as much of this gear as they can)
River Rescue Book (book of your choice)
Kayak, Canoe, Raft or any other type of river water craft
Knife (one hand accessible)
Whistle
Carabineers (4 or more)
Prussic Loop (3 or more)
Webbing (about 8')
Drybag to put rescue items in
Lifejacket with rescue belt
Tow Tether 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)
Rapid 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

Location 

The location of this class may vary greatly based on river levels and weather.  Early spring classes generally run on the Platte River or Clear Creek near Denver. Later season classes take place on the Colorado River near Glenwood.  We will contact you in advance to let you know the location we have chosen that is best for the class.

Dates (Two Day Class – Time 9am-5pm each day)

Saturday/Sunday , May 22-23, 2010
Saturday/Sunday, June 26-27, 2010
Saturday/Sunday, July 24-25, 2010
Saturday/Sunday, August 21-22, 2010

Office hours are Mon-Fri, 10am to 4pm.  Call  (303) 988-2943 or email info@raguides.com if you have any questions.

 

Cancellation (Refund) Policy

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