Whitewater Rescue Field Guide – Practical River Safety Manual

Description

Keep a swiftwater rescue refresher in your PFD pocket. The Whitewater Rescue Field Guide, by Boreal River Rescue, is a compact, waterproof booklet that covers the basics of most on-the-water emergency situations.

• The 30 page guide, printed on waterproof, tear-proof paper, is a useful tool that’s easy to bring along when you’re on the water.
• It’s written by rescue course instructors, covering: Knots, anchors, mechanical advantage systems, kayak pins, raft/kayak/canoe wraps, throw bags, live bait rescue, foot entrapment, whitewater swimming & swift water entries, shallow water crossing techniques, drowning, hypothermia, communications, emergency call, equipment checklist and rescue scene management.
• Clearly illustrated with drawings, photos, checklists and charts.
• This is an excellent reference that you can always have close at hand, if needed.

Authors: Boreal River Rescue Instructors
Copyright: 2014, 2nd Edition
Size: 3 3/4″ x 5 1/2″
Pages: 30