This course is for all those who are interested in learning how to use a waterbike in river and rescue context.
- Duration
- 3 days
- Prerequisites
- good physical health, good swimming skills, valid Whitewater Technician Rescuer 1 license
- Aimed to
- all those who are interested in learning how to use a waterbike in river and rescue context and want to learn main rescue techniques with waterbike.
ATP (Auto-protection) and river waterbike course is structured in 3 days of training. The first day enhances self rescue in river and flood context, while the following two days specifically regard the use of waterbike in river.
It may seem easy to lead a waterbike, but it is not. The use of waterbike changes a lot depending on the context of usage and goal. Knowing how to lead a waterbike requires a specific formation and specific techniques of navigation.
The reading of currents, the presence of rocks, obstacles, curves, gaps, are a few of all the elements that make a trip on waterbike very interesting and complex.
During a flood a waterbike is an important resource and with this program, participants will learn main knowledge of use of waterbike in total safety.
What will be acquired
- Swimming skills certificate
- ATP (Autoprotection) in accordance with D.Lgs 81/08
- License of use of waterbike for rescue in river
NOTES
- It is possible to rent all the necessary equipment for the course: protection devices, swimsuit, homologated helmet, homologated lashing.
- It is possible to organize and integrate BLS-D Course (Basic Life Support - defibrillator)
- It is possible to organize and integrate Correct use of PPE III category
- You can ask for support in finding your accommodation nearby our site
