Search Results for ‘safety’

So I just can’t come up with a reason for why many, if not most, catarafts have 5-6ft line or webbing hanging from the front (sometimes back) of each tube when floating. Someone please shed light here because it so obviously seems like an opportunity for rope-entanglement and other hazards...

Anyone take a course with them and can speak to the quality of instruction?

Hey buzzards! Hopefully this is the right place.. I've had a question on my mind for a while now and I've tried to research the topic but I can't seem to find an answer so hopefully some of you here can shed some knowledge for me. As any boater should I practice Z drag set ups a couple times...

Hi All! I'm reaching out to the group to see if anyone has be part of a group that has erected some sort of signage at river put in's. The section that I'm speaking of is class III-IV whitewater and it can be dangerous for inexperienced boaters. I've seen a large amount of people rafting and...

I'm new to owning a raft and, now that I'm responsible for everyone onboard, I want to get properly trained on best practices for safety, especially since we'll have kids with us. Question One: is a swiftwater rescue course what I should take or is there something else that's better suited for...

Since I pissed and moaned about safety I decided to write this. It's the first draft and I wrote it in about an hour, and if I can figure out how to let people edit it on google docs then I'll open it to collaborative editing ... maybe. I'll try to work updates if you give them to me but a...

Very Interesting Design Concept, LIFELINK by Peter Murphy LIFELINK is a saftey communication device for White Water Raft Guides. It establishes a link of communication between Guides, Basecamp and Emergency Services, which at present, does NOT exist. Benefiting the safety and cofidence of both...

Southwest Rescue is offering Swiftwater Rescue Technician 1 and Whitewater Rescue Technician courses in Durango, CO this spring. Certifications are through Rescue 3 International. June 1-3, 2010 Durango, CO Email [email protected] or visit www.southwestrescue.com for more information.

I never intended to make public a story of my near death experience on the Animas River last Monday, however the lead River Guide present suggested that I post something that may provide some inspiration to boaters out there. With so many recent stories of deaths on the river maybe a survival...

Today Saturday the 18th of July I was buzzed by two jet skis at south canyon. The wave wasn't in so I headed to the Glenwood playpark where these two guys were jumping there jet skis off the concrete blocks that are just under water on the river left side. As far as I know this part of the...

(Admin - Sticky?) Renaissance Adventure Guides Announces ACA Courses for 2009! Whether you need an update on your certification, or just want to take a Swiftwater Rescue Clinic, here are the dates (below). Please contact us for pricing, group discounts and reservations. Renaissance Adventure...