River Leader 2 Training

River Leader 2 Training

Target Audience:     Club members who wish to lead river trips
Course Duration:     Two Days
Prerequisites:

• UAPS Member
• Minimum age 18 years
• Class III (intermediate) whitewater paddling skills
• Swiftwater Rescue and Safety Training

Environment:     Class II whitewater
Course Outline:    This course is risk management-focused and covers the details of trip-planning and leading a group down the river on Class I and II water. It includes:

• Risk management: liability, waivers, standards of care, emergency action planning
• Planning and preparation
• Paddler screening
• Risk assessment and decision making
• Leadership skills
• River hazards and hydrology
• Group management, scouting & communication techniques including river signals
• Demonstration of rescue and paddling skills