River Rescue 1
River Rescue 1 covers gear and equipment design, boat-based rescues, throw bagging, basic knots, river swimming and river access and scenarios on Grade 1 – 2 rivers. This course is usually combined with the foundation and fundamentals kayaking course to make the most of your weekend.
Utilising the skills and knowledge from the foundation and fundamentals course you will paddle on moving water (kayaks, packrafts, sit-on-tops), consolidating learning and gaining knowledge on the basics of rescuing yourself and others. Being able to fall out of your boat is the only prerequisite!
This is good prep before attending a Level 2 Rescue course.
For further enquiries contact Jane Stephenson on education.tas@paddle.org.au
Please visit our Calendar for our upcoming Foundation and Fundamentals / Rescue 1 courses.
River Rescue 2
This two-day rescue course is designed for industry professionals as well as outdoor instructors, teachers, recreational kayakers, and those wanting to be safe on the river.
This course focuses on group management, mechanical advantage, situational awareness, aggressive white-water swimming, access and extrication while up skilling and consolidating your white-water rescue skills.
River Rescue 2 looks at advanced rescue skills on Grade 2 rivers. Stay current with your river rescue skills for the safety of both you and your team, so you are ready when it matters. This qualification is valid for 3 years with an additional $25 registration fee paid to Paddle Australia upon successful completion of the course.
This course will cover the following topics:
- Principles of rescue
- Throwbagging: dry land
- Passive whitewater swimming
- On-water Throwbagging
- Aggressive whitewater swimming
- Shallow river crossing (Wading)
- Entrapment
- Risk management
- Knots
- Mechanical advantage
- River first aid
- Evacuations
- Towing for gear retrieval
- Simulated Rescues
For further enquiries contact Jane Stephenson on education.tas@paddle.org.au
Please visit our Calendar for our upcoming Rescue 2 courses.
