Organizer
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Gradient Mountain Sports
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Phone
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Email
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Website
https://www.gradientmountainsports.net
Swiftwater Rescue Course (Level 4)
SWIFTWATER RESCUE SKILLS COURSE
Develop your knowledge of river safety and build your skills and confidence. This 2-day course follows the ACA (American Canoe Association) Level-4 curriculum and is designed around recreational river runners and is boater-specific. We will spend time learning skills on dry land as well applying them on the river. Our instructors are ACA certified and follow the ACA curriculum.
Course Dates:
1-June 5-6, 9A-5P
2-July 26-27, 9A-5P
Topics Covered:
+ Swimming
+ Knots and hitches
+ Throw rope techniques
+ Wading
+ Pins and wraps
+ Entrapments
+ Strainers
+ Z-drags
Prerequisites: Basic swimming ability and enthusiasm!
What to Bring: Type V or Type III PFD, helmet, cold water clothing such as wetsuit or drysuit, closed-toe footwear, any rescue equipment you already have (throw rope, carabiners prussiks, etc.), your own craft (kayak, raft, SUP board, packraft)
All transportation is provided. Call Andy at the shop for more details.
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