Now that you have mastered your roll you can spend some time on safety at the pool. I know I feel I have had more than enough wet exit but there are a few additional wet exits I like to practice. You have probably heard and repeated to others, “Always have your grab loop out!” Well, what happens if...
In this instructional video for whitewater kayaking and canoeing, swiftwater rescue instructor Jim Coffey shows you the basic techniques for self-rescue, you…
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Kayak & Rescue Instructor – Ken Kastorff
The ACA is excited to announce that Ken Kastorff of Endless River Adventures join the world class crew of presenters at the upcoming Swiftwater Rescue Conference this fall.
Presentations and educational sessions are alreay online.
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For 2013 we are proud to announce new freestyle inspired design from Astral, the YTV. This newest addition to the line introduces our Torso-Lock™ foam platform that has been in evolution for almost 8 years now....
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Save the date: October 25-27, 2013
Location: Tuckaseege River in Dillsboro, NCJoin the ACA as we welcome the best of the best in the swiftwater rescue field.All star cast of Presenters:
Les Bechdel
Slim Ray
Charlie Walbridge
Jim...
WRSI Trident Review / Interview
1.) What features does the Trident have that make it a superior helmet?
The Trident features a 3 Layer Interior which helps disperse the blows before they reach the heads. The Trident has the Interconnect Retention System which holds the helmet in place under hydraulic...
When you start kayaking, and before you master a good roll, you’re certain to flip the boat over, maybe a lot. Getting out of the kayak, making a “wet exit”, isn’t complicated but kayak instructor Ken Whiting gives some good tips on getting out smoothly and safely, while...
When a boat gets pinned while whitewater kayaking or canoeing, knowing solid extraction techniques is essential for retrieving it safely. In Episode 8 of the R3 Rescue for River Runners series, swiftwater rescue expert Jim Coffey demonstrates how to retrieve a pinned kayak or canoe using methods...
Choosing a good-fitting life jacket that’s designed for the type of boating you do is important for your safety. Whether you are kayaking, rafting, canoeing, fishing or stand up paddling, there’s a US Coast Guard-approved PFD that’s just right for you. In this video, we go over the...
Live bait rescue, jumping into the water to help someone in trouble while tethered to a line from shore, is risky but it can be a life saver. Swiftwater expert Jim Coffey shows several different live bait techniques and describes the best ways to do them safely. These are advanced techniques that...
Stand up paddling carries inherent dangers that we must be prepared to deal with whenever we take to the water. In this SUP safety video, NRS team member and stand up paddling expert Nikki Gregg and Oahu lifeguard Kurt Lager explain the flip rescue. This important technique allows you to rescue an...
