This Arkansas River Weekend come learn Swiftwater Rescue!
Saturday-Sunday July 12-13 on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, CO - time TBD
$290 for CW Members! Normal Price: $350
"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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