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SWIFT WATER COURSES
It is run over 1 or 2 days – usually a Saturday & Sunday. Saturday's session will be more gentle to allow you to get some river/craft skills/experience and I stress, at all stages, it's safety first, safety always and NO compromise. We'll adopt the "get out & scout process" and discuss certain rapids and what options are available to run them, safely. We will also give a safety intro & briefing each day highlighting the expected features, hazards you will encounter along the way. It will be run by Rob Hill, who himself is a skilled and experienced swift water certified paddler and CSA (Canoe South Africa) KNCU Safety officer.
Course will be the Swift Water Self Rescue one, with emphasis on river features, hazards, river rescue, use of rescue gear, how/when & recovery options .
What to expect:
Depending on the rain/river levels, the stretches of river used for rafting vary from gentle class 2-3 of 15kms to hectic class 3-4+, from 6-19kms. Craft being used are 2man inflatables, called "crocs".
What to bring :
On-river juice/snacks, sunscreen and long sleeve rash top/board shorts, river shoes (old takkies will also do), cap, and a good sense of humour. No alcohol on river please.! Feel free to bring your own drinks for the evenings
What we provide :
We supply boats, throw ropes, life jackets, helmets, paddles.
Course fee :
R580 for KNCU registered paddlers, otherwise R750
What do you get:
• 1 nights accom,
• 3 meals (Sat ,teas/coffees, lunch & dinner, Sun b/fast, teas/coffee/juice/muffins)
• 2 days equip usage, i.e. 2man croc's,which are used for all on-river work, pumps, paddles, helmets, river safety gear.
• course certificate, KNCU river safety patch and course material.
• Drop-off & collection from the river
• on-river guide, support & assistance
Course content/program :
Saturday
• 8.30am to 12noon off-river/theory session & discussion
• 12.30 lunch
• 13.30-18.00 on-river practical, river reading, safety practices, swimming/wading
• 6.30 dinner
Sunday
• 7.30am breakfast
• 8.30am to 10.30am off-river summary, rescue/recovery & rope work
• 11am to 13.30 on-river practical of the above using the more technical parts of the river
Should be finished at about 2pm.
Your accommodation :
We will be based at the Hella Hella Outdoor
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