- Most Popular
- May-Oct.
- Davidson, QC
- Ages 7+
- 8 Hours
Raft both channels of the Ottawa River, Canada’s most famous whitewater river! The best way to experience the Canadian wilderness and enjoying exhilarating high volume rapids.
Quick Details
R3-Rec course is designed as an introduction to river rescue for professional guide, private boaters, canoe trippers and others who work or play around moving water. You will learn to use techniques and simple equipment to assess and perform river rescues securely and effectively.
Presented in a new two-day format, this course focuses on realistic problems that you may face. The emphasis is on fast, low-tech and improvised rescue techniques that are effective and require minimal equipment.
You will be taught to understand whitewater dynamics, handle swiftwater hazards and obstacles, effectively use throwbags, control in-water contact rescues, set up simple rope systems, successfully extricate pinned/wrapped boats, utilize basic rescue equipment and much more. The course builds the necessary skill and confidence for you to perform safe and effective rescues.
Students are required to bring or rent their own personal safety equipment (helmet, PFD, river clothing/shoes). Meals and accommodation are not included in the course cost; please contact the host site for options and pricing. See below for meal/accommodation options for courses held at Esprit.
Recertification Note: There is no recommended recertification for this course. It is recommended to upgrade to R3-Pro within 3 years.
Customize your Rescue Course with Esprit by adding any of the following options:
Option | Options Details | Amount |
Accommodations | Camping (bring your own tent)
Platform tent rental Hostel |
$15.00/night
$15.00/night $30.00/night |
Meals | Breakfast
Lunch Ultimate BBQ |
$10.00
$10.00 $25.00 |
Equipment | PFD (lifejacket)
Helmet Wetsuit Drysuit |
$5.00/day
$5.00/day $20.00/day $40.00/day |
Esprit is a world renown leader, innovator and provider of water rescue training for the commercial and recreational whitewater industries. All courses are offered by Esprit in association with Sierra Rescue International and the American Canoe Association (ACA) Contact [email protected] for more info.