Rafting » Safety
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Winter Paddling at its Warmest Team NRS kayaker Devon Barker-Hicks gives gear recommendations for staying warm while paddling in icy waters. | Trip Planning, Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Excellent resource on microorganisms in backcountry drinking water. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Preparing yourself to prevent or recover from on-the-water emergencies. | Trip Planning, Safety | |
River & Rapid Difficulty Ratings You will encounter two different class rating systems for rivers and their rapids. Learn how these systems differ and where they're most commonly used. | Trip Planning, Safety | |
The dangers of high water boating and how to avoid them. | Safety | |
Rescue Series: Foot Entrapment Strategies Swiftwater rescue instructor Jim Coffey introduces foot entrapment strategies for making a rescue, assessing risk for the team, and determining tempo. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Rescue PFDs Aren’t For Everyone Learn about the specialized features of rescue life jackets and PFDs, as well as when they should—and shouldn't—be used. | Safety | |
Rescue for River Runners: Ep. 2: Team Strategy Smart teamwork and preparedness make everyone safer on the river with the swiftwater rescue playbook. | Safety | |
Rescue for River Runners: Ep. 1: Getting Started Learn what gear you need to have with you, from your rescue PFD, protective apparel, throw bags, rescue hardware to first aid kit and communication devices. | Safety | |
Rescue Film Series: Ep. 8: Boat Extractions This video demonstrates how to retrieve a pinned kayak or canoe using methods ranging from pushing and pulling to setting up a mechanical advantage system. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Rescue Film Series: Ep. 7: Live Bait Rescue This video shows several different live bait techniques and describes the best ways to do them safely | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Rescue Film Series: Ep. 6: The Rescue Harness This video shows you how to safely and effectively use the quick-release rescue harness on your life jacket. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Rescue Film Series: Ep. 5: Victim Contact Techniques This video covers victim contact techniques for safely paddling, swimming and wading out to the victim | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Rescue Film Series: Ep. 4: Throw Bag Techniques This video covers throw bag techniques including throwing, safely bringing in the swimmer, bracing, and how to catch and hold the rope if you're the swimmer. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Rescue Film Series: Ep. 3: Swiftwater Swimming Swimming efficiently in whitewater is essential for self-rescue, rescuing others and building your kayaking, rafting and canoeing confidence. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Rescue Film Series: Ep. 10: Foot Entrapment Intro Swiftwater rescue instructor Jim Coffey introduces techniques for assessing foot entrapment situations and formulating a plan to assist the victim. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Learn how the NRS Rescue Throw Bag, a vital piece of safety equipment required for every boater, can be used to rescue a swimmer or help unpin a boat. | Safety | |
The basics of a good put-in safety orientation for rafters. | Safety | |
Putting Rescue Skills to Use on the Water Rescue expert Jim Coffey shows how swiftwater skills can be put to use on a typical day on the river with a mixed group of kayakers in this video. | Safety | |
Some helpful tips on preventing boater shoulder injuries. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Preparing for Cold-Season Boating How to outfit yourself for cold water boating protection. | Trip Planning, Safety | |
NRS & WRSI’s Response to Virginia Tech’s Whitewater Helmet Study Every WRSI helmet meets or exceeds the CE 1385 standard for blunt force trauma, the globally accepted measure for whitewater helmet safety. We take all safety questions seriously; we are examining the methodology of the whitewater helmet comparison test from Virginia Tech University. | Safety | |
New US Coast Guard PFD Approval System The USCG/Transport Canada Approval System approves PFDs & life jackets for use in U.S. and Canadian waters. Learn its differences from the older system. | How To Choose, Safety | |
Life Jackets: Your Second Most Important Safety Item Lets talk about the second most important safety item you should have on when you go boating. Thats your life jacket, or Personal Flotation Device (PFD). | Safety | |
The life jacket is the first line of defense for every paddler. Learn to dispel the misunderstandings, misconceptions and myths about PFDs. | Safety | |
Let’s Stop the Senseless Loss of Life This helps reinforce the need to wear life jackets, especially when boating in cold water. | Safety | |
Lend Me Your Ear—About Kayaker’s Ear What you need to know about this serious boater health hazard. | Safety | |
Learn about the important characteristics for ropes used in many boating applications, including the ability to float, its visibility and its strength. | Safety | |
Boating with kids helps instill a love of nature. Learn more about child safety and what to wear and do to prepare them for a lifetime outdoors. | Safety | |
Cubic feet per second (cfs) is one of the key indicators of river or creek conditions. Learn what this means and how it can affect your trip planning. | Safety | |
The rescue throw bag is a must-carry for whitewater. Rescue instructor Jim Coffey shows the best techniques for accurately getting the rope to the swimmer. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Self rescue by aggressively swimming to shore can be a life-saving maneuver. Rescue instructor Jim Coffey teaches you how to swim in whitewater. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
How to Stay Warm When Kayaking Learn what gear to wear to stay warm when boating or kayaking in cold weather and water conditions. Have fun year-round with these tips from Erin Clancey. | Safety | |
How to Restuff a Rescue Throw Bag Learn how to properly re-stuff a rescue throw bag with this video. This is an essential skill for the rope to smoothly deploy when the bag is tossed. | Safety | |
How to Quickly Coil a Throw Rope Knowing how to quickly coil your throw rope for a second toss is an essential skill. Heres a trick to help you make a fast, tangle-free second throw. | Safety | |
How To Prevent Boating Injuries Body conditioning, proper technique and equipment prevent injury. | Safety | |
How to Prepare for Medical Emergencies When Boating Learn how to prepare for medical emergencies when boating, kayaking, or rafting when embarking on journeys that take you outside the 911 system. | Safety | |
How to Make a Shallow Water Crossing Rescue Instructor Jim Coffey describes techniques that an individual or a group of rescuers can use to safely and efficiently perform a shallow water crossing. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Build your own flip line! Whether you're kayaking, rafting or canoeing, you'll find multiple uses for this easy-to-build webbing sling or guide belt. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Jumping in to rescue a swimmer can sometimes be the best technique. This video from Jim Coffey shows how to perform a live bait rescue. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
How To Detect a Fraudulent NRS Website or eCommerce Store Learn to identify counterfeit and fraudulent NRS websites and ads, resolve disputes with credit card companies, and protect yourself from scammers posing as NRS dealers. | How To Choose, Safety | |
How to Choose the Right Life Jacket Learn about the types of life jackets most commonly worn by boaters so you can choose the right life jacket for your paddling needs. | How To Choose, Safety | |
Rescue instructor Jim Coffey shows how to catch and position a throw rope to place minimum strain on you and the on-shore rescuer. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Proper adjustment of your WRSI helmets O-Brace Harness and Interconnect Retention System is essential for your comfort and safety while paddling. Follow these step-by-step instructions to ensure your WRSI helmet is adjusted for optimal comfort and performance on the water. | Safety | |
How Much Risk Should Boaters Take? Life is about balancing risk and reward, and so is boating. | Safety | |
High-water brings more dangers to your boating. Learn tips to avoid them. | Safety | |
High water can dramatically change rivers and requires that we redouble our ongoing emphasis on safety. Learn more about the guidelines of high-water safety. | Safety | |
Stop thinking about getting a medical kit for first aid on the water and just do it! You and your paddling partners will be glad that you did. | Safety | |
Finding Swiftwater Rescue Classes When things do go wrong, only boaters with swiftwater rescue training can effectively help themselves and others. | Safety | |
Your cold season gear has probably been stored away. Its time to get it out and inspect it to make sure its ready to go. | Safety | |
Experienced rescuers equip their life jackets with pulleys, prussics, crib sheets, carabineers and other essential items. | Safety | |
Read some user feedback to our original Dry Drowning article and learn the takeaways our readers had to share that helps them stay safe on the water. | Safety | |
Excellent feedback from readers about this important boating safety issue. | Safety | |
An important safety article on laryngospasm ("dry drowning") | Safety | |
Dry drowning can occur on the water and on land. Learn more about it. | Safety | |
Learn the limits of your skills and equipment and stay safe. | Safety | |
Base, insulating and outer layers allow you to add and remove pieces to match changing conditions, and help your body maintain a safe, comfortable temperature. | How To Choose, Safety | |
Cold Water Protection and Hypothermia Walbridge on the dangers of hypothermia and how to protect yourself. | Safety | |
Cold Shock: 5 Golden Rules for Boating in Cold Water Cold shock is the leading cause of death in paddlesports. Prevent it with 5 Golden Rules for Boating in Cold Water. | Safety | |
Boating Safety’s Five Golden Rules No matter what kind of boating activity you participate in, these five golden rules will go a long way toward ensuring that your trips on the water end safely. | Safety | |
Boating Safety for Infants & Small Children Learn about boating safety for infants and small children. When is it safe to take your kids out on the river, and what should you bring to ensure safety? | Trip Planning, Safety | |
Learn what foot entrapment is, how and why it's deadly, and how to avoid it while out on the river. Sometimes swimming is unavoidable. | Safety | |
Adventure Medical Kits from NRS Medical supplies grouped together in clear, resealable waterproof bags. Medical kits made specifically for camping, backpacking, and paddling | Safety | |
PFD selection and Coast Guard Approval Ratings for PFDS | Safety |