This three day IWLS course is designed for guides, expedition leaders, and outdoor enthusiasts recreating and leading on rivers. Learn the water- and shore-based rescue skills necessary to further both your professional and personal boating skills for a spectrum of river scenarios in this 3-day course.
Our courses are based in Haines, Alaska. If you are interested in a custom course for your group elsewhere, please visit our Custom Programs page or contact us.
With over 25 years of experience leading expeditions and training professionals, we pride ourselves in our river knowledge, swiftwater rescue, and safety precautions out on the river. Our swiftwater rescue courses give participants a solid foundation of skills through hands on learning in the field combined with safety and rescue skills presented in a classroom setting.
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Performing a mock rescue on a SWR course
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Learning to navigate swift water
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Flipping a raft on a swift water rescue course
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Poised with a throw bag on a SWR course in Alaska
Course Details
The IWLS Swiftwater Rescue course is designed for those who recreate and making their living on rivers, alike. Learn a full complement of river rescue skills including self rescue, swimming rescues, basic mechanical advantage systems, boat-based rescues, rope systems, and shore-based rescues.
Our instructors have spent the majority of their lives on rivers. They have decades of experience with hydrology, swiftwater rescue, and boating safety. They will impart their skills and knowledge to each student on this course.
An independently verified practical skills examination on the final day requires the student to demonstrate: swimming rescue, throw bag rescue, and mechanical advantage systems. Learn the skills necessary to be a competent leader and rescuer in all types of water conditions!
What can you expect to learn?
Certifications
Upon completion of the 3-day course, participants may qualify for the following certifications:
Swiftwater Rescue Technician
Rescue III International
3 Day Guide Training Certificate of Completion
Rescue III International
Contact Us:
Please take a moment to fill out the below form. We appreciate your interest; any specifics (group size, course interest, timeframe, etc.) will help us best respond to your inquiry regarding our swiftwater rescue courses.
Feel free to call us at 1-800-766-3396 or email us at info@iwls.com to learn more.
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