Choose your level
River Rescue 1 or 2?
Our two-day rescue courses suit recreational kayakers, outdoor instructors, kayak club members and anyone feeling rusty with their rescues.
River Rescue 1 – on Class 2 water
- Gear and equipment design
- Boat-based rescues and throw bagging
- Basic knots and mechanical advantage
- River swimming and access
River Rescue 2 – on Class 3 water
- Advanced rescue skills for harder whitewater
- Building on everything from River Rescue 1
Both courses cover
Rescue essentials
- The principles of river rescue
- Situation analysis and decision-making
- How to be a well-trained victim
- Keeping yourself and your team safe
River Rescue 1 and 2 are the prerequisites for NZOIA Kayak 1 and Kayak 2, and closely follow the NZOIA River Rescue Scope and Syllabus.
Upcoming dates
Choose Your River Rescue Course
Tap a highlighted course to book.
Loading course dates… If they don't appear, see the course calendar.
