Advanced Swiftwater Rescue

A 3-day course to expand the knowledge and techniques, including:

• Basic swimming in current and floodwater: in-and-around obstacles, strainers and obstructions
• Rope rescue, knots, anchors, and mechanical advantages
• Fundamental whitewater understanding and boat handling

Head instructor, Mike Sharp has over 40 years of river experience as a whitewater rafting guide and swiftwater safety instructor.   Mike has train with American Canoe Association (level 5 advanced instructor) and Rescue 3 International in technical rope rescue, boat operator and safety rescue.