2 day L4 SWR Course May 16 th & 17th

[RobM]

We will be offering a Full 2 day L-4 swiftwater rescue course at the new SSKP , May 16th & 17th . This will be a very fun and active course. Also this is a great opportunity to take advantage of this great place right here in NWA to learn safety on the river. If there is someone in trouble on the river, seconds count & one bad decision could put yourself in the same position they're in. So we will be spending a lot of time focusing on simple & fast methods swiftwater rescue. Concentrating on getting to a victim in the water then getting them out & to safety fast .

Our rescue courses are unique in that we have little lecture time & a lot of in the water time which makes for a very FUN & very active SWR learning experience . This is not a learning to swim class . Even though this is a challenge by choice class, you will need to know how to swim. What this is though is a opportunity to quickly learn & refine the latest in self-rescue techniques , methods to avoid potential dangers & to have the knowledge to be able to help people in the river environment.

We focus heavily on aggressive techniques that will solve big problems on the river when your day on the river don't go as planned. Self-Rescue, rope skills, swimming tactics, knots & ways to unpin boats or help entrapped paddlers when seconds count. This is just a portion of what we practice in this fast paced 2day swift water rescue course.

Gear Required:
-boat with float bags
-Class 3 pfd ( lifejacket) or Rescue PFD ( which would be very handy yet not required )
-helmet
-paddle
-whistle
-Warm river clothes. We will be in the water for extended periods of time this will be very important. ABSOLUTELY NO COTTON . Wet suit or Dry suit will be best. Fleece or wool under-layer
is good to wear under your dry suit. No matter what No Bare legs. Wear something over your legs for your own protection.
- appropriate footwear ( river booties, water shoes that cover & protect your toes & ankles). No open toe shoes! No sandals! Tennis shoes are ok if that is all you have, make sure to keep the shoe strings tucked in.
-lunch & snacks
-Plenty of water
-Sunblock
-Throw rope

optional gear:( for your benefit)
- unpin kit which consists of 1 piece of webbing 15' to 20' foot long . two pullys ( same diameter that will fit your rope ).
two prussik loops or two pieces of kern-mantle static cord that's 6mm to 8mm in diameter & four locking carabiners .
We teach a lot about all this gear, so if you don't have it you should ask me about it or wait till after the course to purchase it.
The cost of this course will be $125.
If your a ACA member already there will be five dollars taken of the cost.

If your a member of the NW Chapter of the ACC, they will reimburse you half the cost of this course after completion. WOW what a deal for us NW Chapter members.

For more info and/or to register:
Contact Rob at 479-957-8118 or
email : arkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com

This class usually fills up fast so contact me right away!

Thanks & see you on the water,
Rob

See ya on the water,
Rob