Swiftwater Rescue Skills Class

Shallow Water Entry

The Swiftwater Rescue skills class is a weekend class that follows the ACA Level 4 curriculum.  

Swiftwater Rescue is a great course for experienced paddlers, generally class III and above.  This course takes a full weekend and covers the entire ACA Level 4 curriculum.  All participants will need their standard boating gear, the CCA (Canoe Cruisers Association) provides basic rescue gear like:

  • Prussik Cord
  • Throw Bags
  • Pulleys
  • Carabiners

Although the club has some large pull over rescue vests, please bring yours if you have one.  

The cost of this course is $20 and is typically scheduled in mid-July each year.