Instruction Course: River Safety
Provider: Outdoor Training NZ
Coordinator: Anne de Ferron chiefguide@wtmc.org.nz
Start Date: Saturday 29 October
Cost: $50 for members + transport tbc
Numbers: min 4, max 20 (instructor ratio of 1:5)

This day course will be ran by Outdoor Training New Zealand (OTNZ). This course is aimed at outdoor users who are likely to travel in, near or across rivers or streams while recreating in the NZ outdoors. It will include practical application of river crossing techniques and the theory of river dynamics.

The course will start at 9am and finish around 4pm.
It will start at a hall probably in the Lower Hutt area where there will be a DVD viewing followed by questions/discussion.
Then there will be dry practice of the techniques before moving to the Hutt River, first to look at river dynamics and hazards then to practice the techniques in the river. You will get wet!

COURSE OVERVIEW:
* Basic river dynamics and hazards
* How to assess whether a river or stream is safe to cross
* Choosing not to cross
* How to identify safe crossing points
* Managing clothing and equipment for travel/river crossing
* How to perform a solo crossing
* How to cross using an approved mutual support method
* How to float and recover if swept away
* How to self-release from a trapped pack
* How to safely retreat during a crossing
* Managing a group in and around waterways

PLEASE NOTE: the ability to swim confidently is not a pre-requisite of this course, however if participants are not confident swimmers they should advise the instructor at the earliest possible opportunity.

For more info, check out this trip report or email the chief guide:
https://wtmc.org.nz/trip-report/you-never-have-to-cross-a-river-river-safety-training/


Sign-up closes: 12 Oct 2022

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