***The Class is full.  The "register" button is only for those who have already been accepted by contacting Mike.  There is 1 more space open for the April class.  Please contact Mike Grijalva, if you are interested.***

 

Rescue 3 NW - Swiftwater Rescue Training with Casey Garland

 

3-day class (Fri-Sun); Max 14 participants; WKC will cover half of the $150 course fee for trip leaders who lead 2 or more trips in 2015.

 

3/27 (Fr)  3pm - 7 or 8pm

3/28 (Sa) 9am - 5pm

3/29 (Su) 9am - 5pm  

 

Lectures will be held at Mike's house.  River work will be on the Cedar River, Landsburg site. 

 

Casey Garland has 40 years of experience as a river rafting outfitter and guide.  He is a Swiftwater Rescue Technician Master Instructor and responsible for introducing swiftwater rescue tech training in Washington, Oregon, Canada, Japan and Taiwan.  The course emphasis will be placed on evaluation and management of an incident, rope work for support and rescue of a person, and any topic the participants want to discuss during the rescue class that relates specifically to swift water rescue scenarios.

 

If you are leading at least two WKC whitewater trips in 2015, please contact Mike to register.  Near the beginning of February these spots will open up to the club for registration.