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Summary: Learn how to rescue other rafters who have fallen in the river or lost their raft when whitewater rafting in this free how to video.
Kevin McMillan has been with Zoar Outdoor since 1992, as an experiential educator and technical specialist with corporate programs. He currently holds ACA certifications in river...read more
"When helping other river users or other members of your trip, you need to prioritize what you’re going for first. You always go for people before gear regardless of what’s near you. Get the people back in the boat and then go for the gear. Gear is replaceable, people aren’t, so if you see the rescue situation about to happen, blow your whistle hard, and then paddle, paddle, paddle, go for the people first and then go for the gear. "
eHow Article: How to Rescue Other Rafters When Whitewater Rafting