Paddlesports, Whitewater Safety Course
Schedule
Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Siloam Springs Kayak Park | Siloam Springs, AR
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Public, private paddlers welcome! Curriculum :
ACA Swiftwater Rescue –Level 4
https://americancanoe.notion.site/Level-4-Swiftwater-Rescue-Skills-Course-bf8cecac694d403ab765e9be852c7e9b
📍 Siloam Springs Kayak Park
💲 $225 per person (check with your local Arkansas Canoe Club chapter for reimbursement)
📅 2-Day, Educational, & Action -Packed Weekend!
🚣♂️ Cold water, fast currents, hidden strainers—would you know what to do? This course gives you the confidence and skills to handle real river emergencies.
Instructors: Rusty Shepherd & Tyler Pearson, & Rusty Shepherd with Rob Moody assisting.
✅ Whitewater swimming & wading techniques
✅ Escape & rescue from strainers
✅ Throw rope use & craft-based rescues
✅ Knots, mechanical advantage, rescue vests
✅ Tons more lifesaving skills for Ozark paddlers!
🚨 Why take it?
✔️ Skills that could save your life—or a friend’s
✔️ Real, hands-on training on the river
✔️ The only course in the region built for year-round paddlers
⏳ Limited spots—don’t wait!
📧 Sign up: [email protected]
Invest in your safety. Invest in your paddling community. 🚀 in
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Where is it happening?
Siloam Springs Kayak Park, 19253 Fisher Ford Rd,Siloam Springs, Arkansas, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
