Swiftwater and Whitewater
Reading Rivers - Hydrology 101
Introduction Text and diagrams by BRR Instructor Jamie Orfald-Clarke At first glance, whitewater can seem chaotic, dynamic, and unpredictable – but by developing an understanding of how water moves, rapids can be broken down into a series of repeating patterns....
Important safety concepts and techniques for throwing ropes Throw bags—and rope in general—can be super useful tools in river rescue. However, if you’re not very good at throwing throw bags, chances are, you’re unlikely be successful when the time comes...
This Is How You Swim Rapids — Whitewater 101
This video highlights: Foot entrapments & how to avoid them — 0:12 Default swimming position — 0:29 Aggressive swimming positions — 0:49 Swimming in shallow water — 1:54 Swimming in big waves — 2:08 Swimming over ledges, drops & waterfalls...
Carabiner & Webbing for Your Swiftwater & Whitewater Rescue Course
For any Swiftwater or whitewater rescue course with Boreal River, you'll need a locking carabiner and a 4 to 5-metre strand of tubular webbing for the first day of your course. These two pieces of gear, together known as a...