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  Whitewater Rescue Level 2 - Kayak

  Paddle Tasmania

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  Whitewater Rescue Level 2 - Kayak

  Whitewater Rescue Level 2 Course

  August 29-30, 2020, Upper Mersey

  Paddle Tasmania will conduct a Whitewater River Rescue Course at the Upper Mersey on August 29-30, 2020. The course will commence at 9.00 am at the Slalom Course.

  This course is suitable for people with some experience in paddling whitewater - Grade 2 and above.

  Assessment for the Paddle Australia Whitewater Rescue 2 Award is possible during the weekend for an additional cost of $25.
  
  

  This course will cover the following topics:

  • Principles of rescue

  • Throwbagging: dry land

  • Passive whitewater swimming

  • On-water Throwbagging

  • Aggressive whitewater swimming

  • Shallow river crossing (Wading)

  • Entrapment

  • Risk management

  • Knots

  • Mechanical advantage

  • River first aid

  • Evacuations

  • Towing for gear retrieval

  • Simulated Rescues

  Participants should bring:

  - Kayak/canoe and all paddling gear – including several changes of paddling clothing, 
 wet/dry suit is recommended – it will be cold!
  - Throwbag
  - Rescue gear that you normally take on paddling trips (don’t worry if you don’t have any)
  - First Aid kit - waterproofed
  - Food for the weekend
  - Paper and pen

  • COST: $75 for Affiliated Club Members (+$25 if requiring assessment)
    $150 non-club members (+$25 if requiring assessment) 


  Arm River Camp for the Friday and Saturday night available:  $15.50 (bunkhouse) per person or $5.50 (camping), for per night, self-catering

  Registrations close August 20, 2020.