Price: $400.00

This is an intensive three-day class. One day of classroom instruction is followed by 2 days developing and practicing water rescue skills. Objectives emphasize developing self-rescue skills, utilizing existing water dynamics, and handling hazards and obstacles. Participants will set up technical rope systems, controlling in-water contact rescues, and much more. Information from this course is applicable to anyone confronted with potential water rescue, as well as the possibility of self-rescue.
Prerequisites include being in good physical condition and having a basic ability to swim.
Required equipment includes full wetsuit or drysuit, a USCG approved life jacket, whitewater helmet, and booties or tennis shoes. Gloves and fins are optional. Students are encouraged to bring their own rescue gear to practice with.

• Students are encouraged to bring their own personal gear, however Wave Trek Rescue has some gear available for classes—check availability.

Course Locations

• March 5-7, 2010 - Index, WA
• March 19-21, 2010 - Index, WA
• April  9-11, 2010 - Index, WA
• April 30-May 2, 2010 - Green River, WA
• May 17-19, 2010 - S.A.R. Convention: Stevenson, WA
• June 11-13, 2010 - Index, WA
• July 6-8, 2010 - Wenatchee River, WA
• July 12-14, 2010 - Klickitat River, WA
• September 3-5, 2010 - Index, WA