River Rescue
Join our comprehensive river rescue course and gain the skills needed to navigate and respond to the unexpected. Perfect for paddlers of all levels, this course will empower you to handle any situation with ease. Our progression goes through three classes.
If you don’t see the course currently availble, reach out to info@thepowerofwater.net about getting it on our calendar.
Class meets at the Delhi Metropark near Ann Arbor (parking fee may apply if you don’t have a Metroparks pass), the Rogue River in Rockford, depending on water levels.
River Rescue Courses
River Rescue 101
Learn the essential skills to keep yourself and your friends safe on the river. Much of what helps us be safer on the river is not intuitive, in fact, we are hard-wired to NOT do the right thing. Practicing safe techniques is the best way to ensure you will respond correctly when you find yourself in an unplanned out-of-boat experience.
By focusing on both individual and team responsibilities, we aim to create a community of paddlers who are not only skilled but also responsible and supportive of one another.
River Rescue 1 Topics
Offensive and defensive swimming (There’s a time to be passive, and a time to be aggressive, know the difference)
River safety strategies (don’t get into trouble in the first place)
Hazard identification (don’t go over there)
Self rescue (fix it yourself, if you can)
Offensive and defensive swimming (There’s a time to be passive, and a time to be aggressive, know the difference)
Gear management (Has anyone seen my paddle?)
Safely dealing with strainers (Avoidance is best but here’s what to do if you just can’t miss it)
River Rescue 2
River Safety and Group Rescues is the follow-up course to the River Rescue 101 course. In this course, we move the focus toward helping others. From being in the water to now working out rescues from your boat. The course will give you the confidence to be an effective member of a moving water rescue. You know what it’s like to swim in the river and now how do you sort it out. Based scencioars learning.
Course content includes:
Boat control in conditions
Throw bag use
Paddle recovery techniques
Boat recovery techniques
Swimmer recovery techniques
Dealing with a “yard sale”
Participants in the River Rescue 2 course should be competent in maneuvering their boat in moving water and have taken our River 101 course or have a similar experience.
What Paddlers are Saying
“The river rescue course was a game-changer for me. I feel so much more confident on the water now!”
“Thanks to the expert instructors, I learned essential skills that have made my paddling adventures safer and more enjoyable.”
“This course taught me how to handle unexpected situations on the river with ease. Highly recommend it!”
“The hands-on experience and practical knowledge I gained were invaluable. I’m now ready for any challenge on the water.”
Focus on the Foundations
River Rescue Course Highlights
