June 8, 2024 - River Safety and Rescue - Level 3 - Jim Thorpe, PA

$195.00

Rivers are dangerous, and swiftwater safety skills and rescue techniques are not intuitive. You carry a throw rope, but do you know how to use it? Do you know about the dangers of foot entrapments, or when it’s safe to stand up in a river? Do you know what to do if you encounter a strainer in a river? What about a low-head dam? Ever heard of the “clean lines” principle?

Level 3 River Safety and Rescue is an intensive full-day course covering a robust curriculum developed by the American Canoe Association (ACA). This course is critical training for anyone recreating in moving water, and it will give you the tools and know-how to make good decisions so you can come home safely at the end of the day.

Quantity:

No prior paddling experience is necessary. This course is perfect for anyone interested in increasing their river IQ, and learning the safety and rescue techniques and decision-making skills required when venturing into a river environment.

Participants should expect to be in the water for significant portions of this course. A DRYSUIT OR FULL WETSUIT IS MANDATORY FOR THIS COURSE (rentals are available). You must also be able to swim while wearing a PFD. Read about the rest of the course and gear requirements here.

This is not a downriver paddling course, but a boat is required. Any paddlecraft will do, but a packraft is recommended as we will spend time on packraft-specific boat-based rescues. If you need rental gear, check out our offerings here.