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Level: 4
The River Safety and Rescue workshop teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and simple rescues of paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and on simple, commonly used skills. Fundamental techniques for dealing with hazards that carry greater risks for both victim and rescuer, such as entrapments, and pins, also are taught. This course is aimed at whitewater boaters interested in learning fundamental river rescue skills.
Schedule: 9:00am
Duration: Up to 3 days (8 hours)
Location: Sarapiqui Outdoor Center, Course may be conducted on sections of rivers rated up to class I-II
Ratio: 6 Participants : 1 Instructor
Instructor: Level 4: Swift Water Rescue (Or higher)
Prerequisites: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Price: $100.00
All equipment
ACA Instructor certified
Fruit snack
Home made local style lunch
Transportation from our base to and from the paddling sites
Swimsuit and/or shorts.
Sunscreen.
String or strap to secure your glasses.
Water shoes or sandals with ankle straps. No flip flops. Closed toe shoes recommended.
Light rain jacket and/or polypropylene
wool shirts for cool or rainy days. Cotton T-shirts for sunny days only (they make you colder when wet).
