Information and Rescources
Here is a collection of interesting information including newsletters, downloads and FAQ's about swiftwater rescue and whitewater rafting & kayaking.
FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions
- Rescue Courses
- Equipment requirements for Swiftwater Rescue
- Whitewater Rafting
- Whitewater Kayaking
- River grading
- Travel Advice
- Medical Advice
Downloads
- Rescue 3 UK - Weir assessment System A5 format
- SRT Unit 1 Sample Program
- SRT Advanced Sample Program
- SFR Sample Program
- Awareness Sample Program
- WRT Sample Program
- WRT - Basic Sample Program
Equipment Tests
- Prussik Testing - 3 wrap Prussiks
- Prussik Testing - Prussik Loop strength
- Prussik Testing - Wet v's Dry and Petzl Ti-blocks
- Rope testing - Wet v's Dry knots in Recue ropes
Equipment Reviews
Instructor Tips & Information
- Re-throws
- Planning river trips
- The whitewater swimming position
- Clean lines in Swiftwater
- Weirs
- The effectiveness of Bystander CPR in Drowning cases
Near misses
Personal Equipment
- Lifejackets, PFD's and Buoyancy aids for Swiftwater Rescue
- Low float pfd's for kayaking
- Whitewater Helmets
- Thermal Protection
- River Shoes
Rescue Equipment
- The River Knife
- Throwbags
- Karabiners
- Pulleys
- Headlamps
- Vertical Rescue Harnesses
- First Aid Kits
- Technical equipment
River craft
Newsletters
info@swiftwaterrescue.at