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River Surf Safety and Rescue Workshop – 1-day

Ottawa River, Ottawa-Gatineau | June 24, 2023

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To participate, you need to be:

  • A River Surf Ottawa-Gatineau (RSOG) member
  • Age 14 and up
  • Physically active, with average swimming ability

Some equipment can be rented from Boreal River Rescue.

  • Wetsuit (full length arms & legs, fleece-lined) - Free
  • Helmet - Free
  • Rescue PFD (with ‘quick-release’ harness) - Free

There are a number of great whitewater rescue training sites around Gatineau and Ottawa that we'll choose from depending on the water levels.

We'll likely meet at one of: the Ottawa Pumphouse, Parc Moussette, or Bate Island.

We'll let you know the exact meeting location the day before your course.

Read about our Cancellation Policy