aca level 3 river safety and rescue 160903
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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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