[Awclist] Swift Water Rescue Clinic

[Cliff Loucks]

I took this course from Uncle (Steve Harris) and recommend it - especially with Harvey King instructing; Harvey is excellent.  I may take it again even though my S-2 certification doesn't expire until 9/14.  Like First Aid and CPR, the more practice the better.  We had one raft flip on my Grand trip this past November.  No one was hurt and I got to play with my ropes, webbing, pulleys, brakes, & ascenders.  It was fun and I know how to do it.

This course is a lot more expensive than Marcel's but it's at least another option for you.  You will want a dry suit if you have one.  We did our in-water exercises at Souse Hole and rigging and throw bag work at the Visitor's Center and in the parking area above Souse.

--Cliff


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The 3Rs: Rafting, Riding, Recovering*

Cliff Loucks
Albuquerque, Nuevo México
at work: 505-844-9098
at play: 505-604-1254

*Recovering = quality beer time


On Jan 24, 2013, at 5:24 PM, Mary Scofield <awc at scofie.net> wrote:

> ANNOUNCEMENT: Swiftwater Rescue for River Professionals, 2013
> Training and certification of lifesaving and river rescue skills, this course conforms to
> International Rescue Instructors Association standard for level S-2 Swiftwater
> Operations or Swiftwater Technician recertification, as well as NFPA 1670 criteria for
> “Swiftwater Operations”. Meets USDOI criteria for river safety preparedness.
> For this session, the curriculum is tailored to address the needs of researchers operating
> boats on southwestern rivers. Course syllabus is available upon request.
> When: April 1-3, 2013 (other dates are also available*)
> Where: Pilar, New Mexico and the Rio Grande
> Tuition: $350
> Instructors: Steve Harris, John Weinmeister and Harvey King
> Registration: Closes on March 3, at which time full tuition will have been submitted.
> Prerequisites: Registrants must certify their physical fitness, posess strong swimming
> ability. Read the 60 page information pre-load (provided upon registration). 48 hours
> minimum river navigation experience is preferred.
> Equipment: Students must supply their own aquatic thermal protection (wetsuit or dry
> suit), sturdy, water-oriented footgear, gloves, personal flotation device, thermal headgear,
> helmet; bring lunches and drinking water (at least 2 liters per day). Rescue SW provides
> course materials, specialized equipment and instruction.
> Evaluations: On day three, students will test the practical skills they have acquired:
> Swiftwater swims, contact rescues, rope rescue, setting a mechanical advantage system.
> Successful performance must be demonstrated in order to receive certification.
> Classroom exercises commence promptly at 8:30 am Monday April 1, 2013 at the Rio
> Grande Gorge BLM Visitor Center in Pilar, NM, located 25 miles N of Espanola (14
> miles S of Taos) on State Highway 64. Field days at river 8 am to 5 pm. Camping is
> available nearby at Orilla Verde BLM Recreation Area.
> Registration*:
> Rescue Southwest
> c/o Far-Flung Adventures
> P.O. Box 707
> El Prado, NM 87529
> Phone: 800-359-2627 Fax: 575-776-1443
> e-mail: farflung at taosnet.com
> Questions, contract courses, late enrollment? Contact Course Director:
> Steve Harris 575-751-1269;
> steve.harris39 at gmail.com
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