ACA ADVANCED SWIFTWATER RESCUE COURSE
 
Nothing builds confidence like developing your rescue skills! You can take this American Canoe Association (ACA) curriculum many places, but Liquid Adventures’s Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Course is designed to meet the needs of river paddlers and paddling instructors. We’ll help you learn to read rivers carefully in order to identify hazards, develop rescue and prevention strategies and build a tool kit of skills to help you and your paddle partners manage risky situations. While using ropes, rescue vests and other tools of the trade, students and instructors take turns swimming through rough rapids and practicing techniques in a controlled environment which will help develop a rescue mindset and the hard skills needed for rescue. This may be the most valuable paddling class you’ll ever take! Completion of our bi-annual, 2-day course entitles students to an ACA participation certificate, accepted by most river outfitters and area summer camps and kayak schools.  Whether your course is taught by Mark Moore, Nathan Nahikian, Tom McEwan or all three you will benefit from their wealth of experience and contributions to the sport and the area of river rescue.
 
Who:
Intermediates and Advanced boaters
 
What:
A two-day class on the Potomac
 
Where and when:
At Lock 6, Little Falls, and at Dickerson. Held in late April and the first weekend in August. Classes run all day, so you will need to pack a lunch.
 
What to bring:
You can bring your own boat and equipment or rent one of ours at our daily class rate of $10. Bring any throw ropes, rescue vests or other safety gear you already own. Gear lists and a welcome letter will be sent out prior to the course.
 
Cost:
$200 for a two-day class
 
Prerequisites:
Class III boating skills and Liquid Adventures office approval
 
Go to our registration page to sign up and consult the calendar for dates.