Colorado Whitewater has partnered with Whitewater Attainment for ACA Swiftwater Rescue Clinics for only $175 this year which is over 25% off of list price!   This clinic is for all Colorado Whitewater members who are kayakers, canoeists, rafters, duckie captains or just like splashing around in the river. 

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.  Kayakers must be of Class II-III ability. Rescue lifejackets are considered personal equipment and are highly recommended. This clinic qualifies as an ACA sanctioned course.

Itinerary

Day1:
Accident Avoidance & Proactive Rescue
Rescue Basics & Scene Management
Hazards & Hydrology    
Equipment   
Knot tying  
Throw bag use
Swimming & Wading
Unconscious Swimmer Rescue
Boat Based Rescues

Day 2:
Anchors
Pins, Gear Retrieval & Mechanical Advantage Systems
Line Crossing
Entrapment Situations
Mock Rescues
Debrief on rescues 

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
Carabiners (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-plier tool
Bee Kit
Static Rope

Location
Class will held somewhere on the Arkansas River. Location will be firmed up at the latest 1 week before class.