Professor Paddle: WRT/SRT Rescue Training April 14-16

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   Seattle Raft & Kayak, in conjunction with Rescue 3 International and Sierra

Rescue, is holding a 2-1/2 day Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT) course on

the weekend of April 14-16. This course is designed for professional guides

as well as private boaters. The emphasis is on fast, improvised rescue

techniques that work with minimal equipment. Time is spent developing good

judgment that supports the hands-on training.

The course meets at Seattle Raft and Kayak from 5-9 pm on Friday April 14,

and on a local river (tbd) from 8am - 6pm Saturday and Sunday the 15th and

16th. 

This course is combined with Rescue 3's Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRT) 

curriculum and course objectives. Completion earns either an SRT or a WRT

certification, depending on your personal and professional needs. The

WRT/SRT certification is offered through Rescue 3 International. More

information about Rescue 3 is available at www.rescue3.com .

The course is being taught by certified Rescue 3 Instructor Abigail Polsby

of Sierra Rescue. Abigail is also a Rescue 3 Instructor Trainer American

Canoe Association Swift Water Rescue Instructor, mountaineer, river guide,

and rescue professional.

This is excellent, practical field experience on the river, learning skills

that keep you and your friends safe on the water.

For complete details and prices, please contact Seattle Raft & Kayak at

206-528-1700, or tim@blogger.com//http://SeattleRaftandKayak.com . Directions and map to the

meeting location are at www.blogger.com//http://SeattleRaftandKayak.com .

Edited by S R K