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How to Do a Boat Based River Rescue

Presented by Fergus Coffey

Learn how to do a boat based river rescue in this free safety video on river safety and survival.

Series Summary

River boats are one of the earliest forms of transportation and shipping in recorded history. The Ancient Egyptians used rafts on the Nile River to transport wheat and other food and resources. In 1842, the military began using rubber tubes to float and travel down rivers as they expanded America to the West. Now river sports like kayaking, whitewater rafting, and canoeing have become exciting outdoor sports especially popular in places like the Grand Canyon and Colorado. Because of the nature of river sports, there are inherent dangers worth being aware of before taking a trip down the river. River rapids can be dangerous, so it is important to learn how the river works and get safety tips.

In this free video series, watch as river safety expert and professional kayaker Fergus Coffey teaches how to do different boat based river rescues. Learn how to do a self rescue, a bump and tow rescue, how to empty a capsized boat, how to do a water re-entry with a kayak, how to use a tow line, how to use the paddle, how to tow distressed and unconscious swimmers, how to do a T rescue, how to unpin a boat, and how to use a flip line to exit a kayak. River sport and recreation is a blast, so let the experts at Expert Village help you stay safe while you live on the edge.

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