River Safety – Auckland branch
Schedule
Sat Nov 16 2024 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+13:00Location
Karangahake Gorge | Tauranga, BP
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This course is designed for hikers – to help plan for journeys that may involve rivers and bodies of water; to develop river safety skills including hazard assessment and river crossing techniques.This practical course includes:
* Basic river dynamics and hazards
* How to assess whether a river or stream is safe to cross
* Choosing not to cross
* How to identify safe crossing points
* Managing clothing and equipment for travel/river crossing
* How to perform a solo crossing
* How to cross using an approved mutual support method
* How to float and recover if swept away (if river conditions allow)
* How to safely retreat during a crossing
* Managing a group in and around waterways
PLEASE NOTE: the ability to swim confidently is not a pre-requisite of this course, however if participants are not confident swimmers they should advise their instructors of this at the earliest possible opportunity.
Cost: $80 per person.
Registrations close Friday 1 November (or earlier if the course is full).
Volunteer youth group leaders may request the discounted course fee during the registration process (please advise your organisation).
Register online: https://forms.gle/NkcbikFwmkZas5wW9
Please email any questions to [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Karangahake Gorge, Public Restroom, Karangahake 3674, New Zealand,Karangahake, New Zealand, TaurangaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
