Rescue Clinic Outline
Day 1
Introduction
How to handle a rescue situation
Equipment needed for rescues
Equipment vs life threat
Rescue organization
Communications
LUNCH
Throw Bag Rescues
Tow Systems: swimmer/boat/paddle
Walking in Rapids
Unconscious swimmer rescue
River Extrication Backboards
Zip lines
Floating platform rescue
Day 2
Anchors Z drags
Bridge Abutment Rescue gaining access
Unwrapping a kayak/raft
Vertical pins
Ankle entrapment
LUNCH
Run mock rescues
Rescue evaluation
Note: This clinic will be customized based on river features,
water levels and students needs and skills.
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Suggested River Rescue Gear
(class participants should bring as much of this gear as they can)
River Rescue book
Canoe and Kayaking (for ACA students)
Knife (one hand accessible)
Whistle
Carabiners (4 or more)
Prussik Loop (3 or more)
Webbing (about 8')
Drybag
to put rescue items in
Lifejacket/PFD
with rescue belt
Tow Teather for Lifejackets with rescue belts
Throw Bag
Pulley (at least 2)
Lighter
Warm clothing
Energy Food
First Aid Kit (contents based on paddlers training and remoteness of trip)
Duct Tape
Waterproof light
Optional Items
Gibbs Ascender (climbing ascender)
Spare Air (compress air in cylinder for trapped boater)
Saw or wood cutting device
Z-Drag Crib card
GPS
Radio
Cell Phone
Signal mirror
Pocket Knife
Multi-plyer tool
Bee Kit
Static Rope
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