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ACA Level 3 RiverSafety & Rescue

Sea Scout Advancement Elective: Paddlecraft

2. Complete an ACA Level 3 or Higher Swiftwater Rescue CourseShip 378, 3 Sep 161ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue

Level 3 RiverSafety & Rescue1-Day Workshop Covering Essential Topics of River Rescue

Information is Tied Together at End of Course with Mock Rescue Scenario

Ship 378, 3 Sep 162ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue

River Safety & Rescue WorkshopTeaches Recognition & Avoidance of Common River HazardsExecution of Self-Rescue Techniques Simple Rescues of Paddlers in Distress. Techniques for Dealing w hazards Carrying Greater Risk for Victim & Rescuer, (e.g., entrapments & pins) Emphasis Placed Personal Safety & Simple Skills Course Primarily for Boaters Who Dont Anticipate Paddling in Whitewater [> Class II].Ship 378, 3 Sep 163ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue

Course ObjectivesPromote Proactive Prevention of River AccidentsDevelop & Practice Key Self-Rescue SkillsIdentify & Avoid Hazards by Understanding Hydrology, Hazards, and River FeaturesFocus on Fast, Low-Risk strategies for Early Management of River AccidentsPractice Methods for Recovering Swimmers, Loose Boats and Equipment

Practical Skills Take Place on Class II Whitewater

Ship 378, 3 Sep 164ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue

Ship GoalsCome-as-You-are Personal & Group GearEnhance BSA Lifeguard TrainingOpen WaterSwift WaterRiver-Incident TeamworkVictim TrainingExpand Boating Operation AlternativesWhitewater (Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting, SUPs)Better Paddlecraft Merit Badge InstructionAble Seaman ElectiveShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue5

River WearPrepare for Water Temperature

Ambient Temperature +

Water Temperature

> 120 F (49 C)Ship 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue6

River WearSynthetic ClothesLong PantsRash ShirtWool SocksRiver HelmetClosed-Toe ShoesTennis ShoesAccessoriesWhistleDive Knife

Ship 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue7


Rescue PrioritiesRescuer (Yourself)Other Rescuers (Shipmates)

River Swimmer (Victim)Rescuers Can Instantly Become Swimmers

GearPaddleBoatShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue9

Rescue OptionsSpeak

Reach

Throw

Row

Go [with Assistance]Ship 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue10IncreasingOrderof PersonalRisk

CommunicationRivers are Loud: Use . . .Hand signalsWhistlesRescue SwimmersShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue11

River Rescue Hand SignalsShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue12

https://www.AmericanWhitewater.org/content/Wiki/safety:startSame Ones forWhitewaterMerit Badge

Throw BagsPrimary Rescue Tool Reach Go Boat RetrievalShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue13

Throwing Throw BagsReady to LaunchThrownUnder-HandedSide-ArmOver-HandedCharacteristicsBags FloatRope Floats


Retrieving Swimmers

Ship 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue15Yell Rope, Rope, RopeThrow at & Just Beyond Swimmers HeadBelay SwimmerRope DownstreamSit DownFeet Face DownstreamAnchorageNo-Knot Around TreeBuddy Holds Shoulders

Throw Bag ReuseShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue16

Throw Bag Tossing PracticeShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue17

LunchHigh Calorie- Fast Sugar Slow Sugar- Protein

WaterShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue18

River SwimmingKeep Feet Up

Keep Feet Downstream

Dont Stand UpShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue19

Defensive River SwimmingProtect HeadKeep Feet UpKeep Feet DownstreamDont Stand Up, UnlessRiver Push-UpSeat Scrapes BottomIn an EddyHanging on to Vegetation


Throw BagRescueFirst Shot is Best Shot

Coil Rope for Other Throws

Use What is NeededShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue21

Throw Bag RescueSituation AwarenessSwimmer LandingBelay SpotWater HazardsSwimmer Puts Rope over Other-Shore Shoulder


Throw-Bag Rescue DebriefShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue23

SwimPracticeIncludes Defensive Swimming Ferrying Barrel Rolls Crossing Eddy Lines Watching for EddiesShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue24

Group River Swim PracticeShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue25

FerryingSwimming Upstream Across CurrentShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue26

FerryingObjectiveGo Across CurrentTacticsSwim UpstreamSwim 45 to CurrentStart Upstream of LandingMight Barrel RollDefensive Swimming to Ferrying


Shallow Water EntryQuick Water Entry for Swimming RescueShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue28

Shallow Water EntryObjectiveGet into Water Fast to Start SwimmingTacticsProtect Face w ArmsForearms FirstArms CrossedHands SpoonedShallow Water Dive


SoloWadingCross Thigh-High Water Alone

Use Paddle for Support3 Points of ContactShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue30

2-PersonWadingUse Partner for SupportShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue31

3-4 PersonWadingSingle-File Method to Snake Across River

May Also Use WedgeShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue32

WadingDo Not Wade in Water More than Hip HighPut Biggest Person in FrontForms Eddy for Others3 Points of Contact1-Person Moves at a timeSet & All SetShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue33

Fun with WadingShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue34

Freeing BoatsUn-Trap a Boat Pinned by Current Using Ropes & CarabineersShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue35

Mock ScenarioIncident Commander is just downstream of the actionShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue36

Mock Scenario3 Swimmer RescuesFoot EntrapmentArm InjurySpotter Fell in WaterBoatswain is Scenario Incident CommanderSkipper | Instructor is Actual Incident Commander


End of Course DebriefLessons LearnedCommunication is DifficultUse Signals & SwimmersKeep It SimpleLess Risk = Less Team & Least MovementLoose Gear is DangerousKeep Track of GearSpotting is BoringLookout & Be Ready Anyway!


Course LimitationsShips Need to . . .Practice SkillsThrow Bag HandlingMock ScenariosInclude Wilderness First AidGet Injured Swimmer out of RiverAdapt Lifeguard Go ProceduresLearn How to Use PFD Rescue RingsSkipper Really Needs Swiftwater Rescue TrainingIncident Commander

Ideally, Proceed to Level IV TrainingShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue39

Setting up a CourseExpect to Request a Special CourseWeb search Found the CourseNo public offering found

Set it up 6-Months+ in Advance

Consider Offering Course to Other Ships or PublicShip 378, 3 Sep 1640ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue

Course ConsiderationsRiver Exposure is 4-5 HoursWear Long Pants & ShirtFast Drying SyntheticsClosed-Toe ShoesAt least Tennis ShoesBring Your Own Personal Protection EquipmentType III PFDRiver HelmetWhistle (Plastic SOLAS or Lifeguard)Blunt-Nose Knife (e.g., Dive Knife)Ship 378, 3 Sep 1641ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue

Event PlanningIdeally, End of SummerWarmer WaterSlower WaterSummer Vacations are over (nearly)

Beware of Low Water Levels

Avoid Rivers Fed from Bottoms of Dams

High-Calorie Meals w/ 1-Electrolyte Drink

Avoid Hypothermia & DehydrationShip 378, 3 Sep 1642ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue

Landmark LearningEagle Scout Business Owner & Instructors Great Youth Consultants / Respects Youth LeadersRespond to Needs of Our ProgramTeach Many Outdoor SkillsWFA, Swiftwater Rescue, Paddlecraft, First RespondersMany Options to Put Courses Together

LandmarkLearning.eduSylva, North Carolina, (828) 293-5384Ship 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue43

Other ShotsShip 378, 3 Sep 16ACA Level 3 River Safety & Rescue44Sea Scouts 4Ss: Scouts, Seamanship, Service, Social

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