Swiftwater Rescue Classes

bonus level 01.

River Ready: Your Intro to Swiftwater

Bonus Level 01: River Ready

This isn’t just a course. It’s a standard. Whitewater paddling is fun, but it’s also real. River Ready is a no-fluff, hands-on swiftwater safety course designed to give you the essential skills every paddler should have before they’re deep in the flow. Whether you’re just starting out kayaking, or you’ve been on the water for a long time—if you’re on moving water, you should be River Ready Over two full days plus 2 hours on Friday evening, you’ll gain practical, on-the-water rescue training that focuses on real scenarios and smart decision-making. No endless lectures, no filler—just the tools, techniques, and […]

bonus level 01. River Ready

Details

Pricing

$360

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  Friday night: 6pm-8pm
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  Saturday: 8:30am-5pm
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  Sunday: 8:30am-4pm

Available Dates

2026

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  March 13-15, 2026
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  May 22-24, 2026
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  July 17-19, 2026
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  Aug 14-16, 2026

Skills Covered

Topics

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  Self-rescue and personal safety
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  Throw rope use and swimmer rescues
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  Wading techniques
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  Live bait rescues
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  Basic mechanical advantage
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  Basic rope systems
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  And more!

bonus level 02.

Swiftwater Lab: Your Next Level

Bonus Level 02: Swiftwater Lab

Custom. Practical. Next-Level Swiftwater Skills. Swiftwater Lab is a one-day, scenario-driven rescue course built for paddlers who want to take their river safety skills to the next level. Designed as a progression from our River Ready course—or for those with prior swiftwater training—this class focuses entirely on real-life scenarios, boat-based rescues, and the specific challenges you’ve faced (or want to be ready for). There’s no set script here. This course is shaped by you—your past river experiences, your questions, and the moments where you thought, “What should I have done there?” Whether you’re looking for more hands-on practice, targeted feedback, […]

level 02.

Details

Pricing

$225

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  1 full day: 8:30am-5:30pm

available dates

2026

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  April 18, 2026
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  June 20, 2026
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  Aug 22, 2026

Skills Covered

Topics

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  Anything you want!
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  Customized scenario training based on participant goals
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  Emphasis on realistic, dynamic problem solving
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  Advanced throw rope work
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  Group communication
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  Primarily boat-based