Whitewater Rescue Level 2 Course

October 31 - November 1 2020, Upper Mersey

Paddle Tasmania will conduct a Whitewater River Rescue Course at the Upper Mersey on the weekend of October 31 - November 1, 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: $124 for Affiliated Club Members (+$25 if requiring assessment)
  $205 non-club members (+$25 if requiring assessment) 


Camping for this weekend will be at Berlin Wall, make sure you bring your gear.

Registrations close October 21, 2020.