Course: River Rescue Certification / L4
Length: 2 Consecutive days [only first day shows on checkout]
Dates: Oct 18-19 Richmond VA
Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm each day
Price: $275
Class Size: 6 minimum – 12 maximum
The River Rescue Certification (RRC) course is specifically designed for private boaters, river guides, kayakers, pack rafters and other river users. Basic river skills are a prerequisite so that we can jump right into safety and rescue skills. Emphasis is on identifying hazards, good risk assessment, and on rescue itself; both of self and others. This is the class you want as a river runner to stay safe and know what to do if something goes wrong. The course addresses the river rescue needs of rafters, rowers, kayakers, pack rafters, canoeists, and SUP paddlers.
This course will take place in class II whitewater. The RRC course is 16 hours and is entirely outside with ample water time. Any time not in the water, will be on shore, and active. Students should prepare for outside air and water temperatures appropriately. This is a dynamic and engaging curriculum and will require a full two-day commitment with homework at night.
Students taking this course MUST meet the following general requirements:
– American Canoe Association (ACA) Essential Eligibility Criteria
– Ability to competently navigate class II-III whitewater.
Students completing the course will receive a River Rescue Certification certification from Sierra Rescue International. Attendance doesn’t guarantee certification. Participation and skill demonstration required.
Sierra Rescue International River Rescue Certification is valid for 3 years.
Upon request this can also be an American Canoe Association ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue course.
Note: Once you have registered for a course, we’ll send you a confirmation email and a course details pack. Course details will include our liability waiver and release from, medical history form, course outline, packing list, meeting times and locations, and instructor contact information.
What We Provide:
– Course field guide and pen
– Throw bags to practice with
– Rescue hardware to practice with
Packing List:
– River clothing, appropriate layers, closed toe shoes
– Drysuit or wetsuit is recommended for cold water.
– Neoprene gloves and booties recommended for cold water
– Helmet,
– PFD / life jacket
– Water bottle and snacks
– Self care items
– Folding chair
-Dry Clothes
Contact Information Karl Schmidt
falllineriverschool@gmail.com