JUL 8 AT 5 PM – JUL 9 AT 4 PM
Basic River Rescue
Gee Creek Campground
Event by Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association
This class provides an opportunity for you to learn how to help yourself and your paddling friends whenever you run into trouble on the river. Examples of what is covered during the weekend include:
How to throw and catch a throw rope
Simple mechanical advantage systems
Swimming with and without your boat/paddle
Wading in current
Boat based rescues – boat over boat, T-rescues, deep water re-entry
Simple mechanical advantage systems
Swimming with and without your boat/paddle
Wading in current
Boat based rescues – boat over boat, T-rescues, deep water re-entry
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