Swiftwater Rescue: Swiftwater Rescue Skills with Whitewater Attainment Instructor Tommy Gram

  • 09/09/2023
  • 09/10/2023
  • Pumphouse Campground Colorado River
  • 5

Registration

  • "Practice using rescue gear and simple to complex rescue techniques. This course combines an outdoor classroom with hands-on learning scenarios in whitewater."
  • Free for Instructors/Leads Sweeps!

Registration is closed

This Colorado River Weekend come learn Swiftwater Rescue!

Saturday-Sunday September 9-10 at Pumphouse Campground at the Colorado River - time TBD

$250 for CW Members! Free for CW instructors. Email Chris Zeller safety@coloradowhitewater.org for code

"Being prepared as a paddler is an essential skill to learn and develop. Whitewater enthusiasts of all disciplines and skill levels, as well as guides and instructors, benefit from a rescue course. Build skills to manage risk on the river. Develop a rescue mindset and learn an assessment process to “get the big picture” in critical situations. Practice using rescue gear and simple to complex rescue techniques. This course combines an outdoor classroom with hands-on learning scenarios in whitewater.

  • Swiftwater Rescue Instruction

  • ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Certificate of Completion; accepted by most river outfitters, kayak schools, and outdoor programs

  • Rescue and river gear available upon request"

Link to  for more details:     https://www.whitewaterattainment.com/courses/swiftwater-rescue-skills

Must be:

  • 18 years of age or older

  • Competent class II-III boater with solid self-rescue skills

Required gear to bring to the class: Complete kayak kit including kayak, paddle, helmet, PFD, sprayskirt, kayak floatation. Dry suit strongly recommended.

Note: This event registration is non-refundable.

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