Rescue for River Runners: Episode 11 – Foot Entrapment Strategies
February 24th, 2014 | by Kayak Session
In Part 10 of R3: Rescue for River Runners, swiftwater rescue instructor Jim Coffey covered accessing the condition of a [&hellip
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Rescue for River Runners: Episode 10 – Foot Entrapment Intro
February 24th, 2014 | by Kayak Session
In Part 10 of R3: Rescue for River Runners, swiftwater rescue instructor Jim Coffey introduces techniques for assessing foot entrapment [&hellip
Rescue for River Runners: Episode 8 – Boat Extraction
February 24th, 2014 | by Kayak Session
When a boat gets pinned while whitewater kayaking or canoeing, knowing solid extraction techniques is essential for retrieving it safely. [&hellip
Rescue for River Runners: Episode 7 – Live Bait Rescue
February 24th, 2014 | by Kayak Session
Live bait rescue, jumping into the water to help someone in trouble while tethered to a line from shore, is [&hellip
Rescue for River Runners: Episode 6 – The Rescue Harness
February 24th, 2014 | by Kayak Session
The quick-release harness on a rescue PFD is an important advancement in swiftwater safety. It allows you to tow a [&hellip
Rescue for River Runners: Episode 5 – Victim Contact Techniques
February 24th, 2014 | by Kayak Session
It’s usually best to make direct contact with the person who needs swiftwater rescue assistance in a kayaking or rafting [&hellip
Rescue for River Runners: Episode 4 – Throw Bag Techniques
February 24th, 2014 | by Kayak Session
The throw bag is essential safety gear for every whitewater boater. It allows you to rescue a swimmer from the [&hellip
Rescue for River Runners: Episode 3 – Swiftwater Swimming
February 24th, 2014 | by Kayak Session
Swimming efficiently in whitewater is essential for self-rescue, rescuing others and building your kayaking, rafting and canoeing confidence. NRS Ambassador [&hellip
Rescue for River Runners: Episode 2 – Team Strategy
February 24th, 2014 | by Kayak Session
Smart teamwork and preparedness make everyone safer on the river. In part two of our Rescue for River Runners series, [&hellip
Rescue for River Runners: Episode 1 – Getting Started
February 24th, 2014 | by Kayak Session
R3: Rescue for River Runners goes beyond the basics to cover all aspects of the swiftwater rescue playbook. Renowned safety [&hellip
Kayak Session Issue 92 – Winter 2024
