Swiftwater Canoe Rescue: Foundations + Technician Combined Course
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Dates
June 19th to 24th
# of Days
5
Cost
$1095
Skill Level
Intro to Advanced
Meeting Point
Missinipe SK
Distance
N/A
Foundational Skills
- Self-rescue and companion rescue
- Capsize management & rescuing swamped canoes
- Swimming rapids and crossing eddy lines
- Wading techniques in current
- Basic boat-based rescues: T-rescues, parallel rescues, towing, re-entry
- Throwbag fundamentals & rescue communication
- Simple equipment recovery and shoreline support
Safety & Awareness
- Reading water and understanding river hazards
- Rescue priorities and procedures
- PPE and outfitting for rescue
- Basic trip-planning for safety
Advanced Technical Skills
- Advanced throwbagging, including foot-entrapment rescue
- Anchor building and “no-knot” setups
- Mechanical advantage systems (2:1, 3:1, variations)
- Unpinning canoes & rope deployment across rivers
- Strainer/log-jam management
- Tethered rescues and in-water contact rescues
- Using the canoe as a rescue vehicle in complex situations
Advanced Theory & Decision-Making
- Building and using a pin/wrap kit
- Navigating complex rescue scenarios
- Communication and leadership under pressure
- Understanding the strengths and limitations of rope and hardware
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Missinipe around 5pm.
Meet and Greet Supper
Overnight at Paddlers Lodge
Day 2-6
8:30am - Meet at CRCO Office to finalize pre course details
9:00am - transport to Devil Lake
Spend the next 5 days learning the river rescue skills and gaining confidence in rapids, including recognizing hazards throwing ropes, swimming rapids, getting back into canoes, building anchors and retreving pinned canoes.
Day 6
Return to Missinipe by 4pm
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?
This course is intended for:
professionals working in a river/moving water environment
paddlers wanting to improve their self-rescue and companion rescue skills
paddlers wanting to increase confidence and competence in whitewater
teachers, club leaders, or individuals intending to be in a leadership role on rivers
individuals looking to venture out on river trips with friends
PRE-REQUISITE SKILLS
· Intro to moving water Canoe or equivalent
· First Aid: Wilderness First Aid Certificate is strongly recommended.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Tasty Meals from Day 1 supper to Day 6 Lunch
Certified instructors
Canoe rental
Paddles
PFD
Helmets
Safety equipment
Group camping equipment- Group tarp, camp kitchen, cookware,water filtration,first aid etc.
Why Choose This Expedition?
Frequently Asked Questions
Cancellation Policy
By booking with us, you’re supporting our guides, staff, local suppliers, and the northern communities that make these adventures possible.
To hold your spot, a 25% deposit is required. This deposit is fully refundable (minus a 5% admin fee) if cancelled more than 60 days before your trip and fully refundable within 7 days of booking.
Once your trip is within 60 days and confirmed, all payments become non-refundable. At this point, we’re fully committed to running your expedition and incur significant costs.
We reserve the right to adjust itineraries if circumstances beyond our control arise (water levels, forest fires, plane delays, pandemics, etc.). If we must cancel a trip due to such circumstances, we may provide a partial refund at our discretion.
We reserve the right to cancel a trip for internal reasons (e.g. low signups, staffing shortage, logistic issues), in which case you will receive a full refund of what you paid us.
We strongly recommend trip cancellation insurance to protect against unexpected events or interruptions. If you need an insurance provider, there are many online providers that will provide travel insurance including trip cancellation insurance at a reasonable cost.
We appreciate your support — it keeps wilderness adventures authentic, safe, and unforgettable.
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Deposit
25%
Swiftwater Canoe Rescue: Foundations + Technician Combined Course
✅ Flexible Cancellation Policy
✅ Fully Refundable Within 7 days
$1095
CAD/Person