Private lessons offer participants an individualized approach to skill-based instruction and progression at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Participants work one-on-one with an instructor to master the techniques necessary for a variety of whitewater kayaking disciplines including creeking, river running, and freestyle.
Private lessons offer participants an individualized approach to skills-based instruction and progression at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Whatever skill a student is interested in developing our instructors can tailor a one-on-one lesson to meet these needs.
The first part of the Swiftwater and Flood Rescue curriculum, this course is designed for the rescue professionals looking to become a technician in swiftwater and flood rescues.
Hazards and hydrology
Self-rescue techniques
Preparation and planning
Basic use of rescue equipment
Knots and basic anchor systems
Wading
Dealing with foot entrapment
Tensioned diagonals
Basic understanding and use of the rescue vest
The continuation of Swiftwater and Flood Rescue I, this course continues the curriculm to become a technician in swfitwater and flood rescue.
Advanced shore-based rescue operations
Large scale urban flood operations
Search and recovery operations
Night operations
Boat based rope systems
Bridge rescue applications
Introduction to paddle boat operations
A one day refresher course designed to fortify techniques and knowledge for swiftwater rescues.
A course exposing students to low and no-light swiftwater and flood rescue scenarios.
Course Content Includes:
Safety concerns of night rescues
Formal ICS set up for night operations
Proper equipment needed for night time rescues
Scenarios using simple, commonly used swiftwater applications (ropes, live bait, swims)
Scenarios using complex rescue systems with rafts and rope systems
Introduction to boat operation provides first-time guides the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in a variety of situations.
A comprehensive presentation that provides essential knowledge for support staff faced with a swiftwater or flood event.
Recognizing the need for water search and rescue
Implementing the assessment phase
Identifying resources necessary to conduct water rescues
Pre-planning and mitigation
Hazards and hydrology
Determining rescues vs. recoveries
Understanding equipment need to perform water rescues
Continue honing paddling skills while being tested in class II+ whitewater.
Learn about advanced paddling techniques, the avoidance of common river hazards, and raft recoveries.