River Guide Training - Videos
Please note that these videos are not a substitute for on-the-water training and experience.
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General Safety Information:
Rescue Throwbag Demo by MyDisasterPlan.com
How to: Stuff a Rescue Throwbag by NRS
Canoe Techniques
Tandem Canoe Basics by Paul Mason
Tandem Canoe Essentials by Paul Mason
Tandem Canoe Eddy Turns by Paul Mason
Canoe Steering, J-Stroke and Sweep by Dave Wooldridge
Introduction to Canoeing - 37-minute video that covers the basics of equipment, tiedowns, and both flatwater and whitewater paddling techniques
Canoe Strokes and Control - 7 minute video and article on Paddling.net
Kayaking Techniques:
3 Golden Rules of Recreational Kayaking by Paddling TV
How to get the most from your forward stroke by Paddling TV
Kayak Instruction by NRSWEB - Series of 28 videos; most applicable to sit-insides vs. sit-on-tops
Rescue Techniques:
Water Rescue: Reach, Throw, Row but Don't Go by Army Corps, Nashville District
Review of Knots for Whitewater (Swiftwater) and Rope Rescue by Boreal River Rescue
Review of Anchors for Whitewater (Swiftwater) and Rope Rescue by Boreal River Rescue
Mechanical Advantage Systems for Whitewater, Swiftwater, and Technical Rope Rescue by Boreal River Rescue
Safety and Rescue by NRSWEB - Series on Rescue for River Runners plus 2 bonus videos - focus is on whitewater but these provide great information about rescue equipment and strategies