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Did you know that WRT certification needs to be recertified every 3 years? Join any regularly scheduled WRT-1 course prior to your cert's expiration date and pay only 25% of the course cost!
Add a 3 day Course Meal and Accommo-dation package. Camping and hostel are both available.
Cement your rescue skills by joining the WRT-2. Advanced scenarios, high angle rescue, night rescues! more»
This course is designed specifically for professional guides, 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. Presented in a three-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. Prerequisites: None
Availability & Costs 2011 |
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| Dates |
Location |
Cost |
| May 9-11 | MKC | $435.00 |
| May 21-23 | Esprit | $435.00 |
| May 24-26 | Boundless Adventures - Book here | $435.00 |
| May 28-30 | Leaders of the Day - Book here | $435.00 |
| June 13-15 | Esprit | $435.00 |
| June 21-23 | Kipawa River, Laniel, Qc | $435.00 |
| July 1-3 SOLD OUT! | Esprit | $435.00 |
| July 30-Aug. 1 | MKC - Book here | $435.00 |
| Aug. 22-24 | Esprit | $435.00 |
| Sept. 3-5 | Esprit | $435.00 |
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Download 2011 Course Calendar PDF. (Coming Soon)
Recertification Note: Recertification candidates save 25% off of regular tuition fee!
Proof of current Rescue 3 certification required.
Contract Courses Available Upon Request 
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 Raven Rescue Ltd. and Rescue 3 International. Contact jim@whitewater.ca for more info.
For additional information about other Rescue 3 courses in other parts of Canada (ice, flood and vertical rescue) please contact Raven Rescue Ltd. at www.ravenrescue.com or
1-800-880-0287.
What's included with your courseWRT 1 course manual and a certificate upon completion of the course. 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.
Customize your WRT 1 Course with Esprit by adding any of
the following options:
| Accommodation: | |
| Camping - (bring your own tent) Cabin Tent Rental Hostel |
$10.00/night $10.00/night $25.00/night |
| Meals: | |
| Breakfast Lunch Ultimate BBQ |
$8.00 $12.00 $25.00 |
| Equipment: | |
| PFD (lifejacket) Helmet Half Wetsuit Full Wetsuit |
$5.00/day $5.00/day $10.00/day $15.00/day |
What you should bring for your courseStudents are required to provide their own personal protective equipment for the course: Water/kayak helmet, Type III-V whitewater approved lifejacket/PFD (preferably with a live-bait harness but not necessary), thick-soled water booties or tennis shoes (footwear should be a combination of sturdy with grip for moving quickly on slippery rocks plus lightweight and quick draining for swimming), gloves, drytop/drysuit/wetsuit (wetsuits available for rent), polypropylene/synthetic long sleeve shirt & tights/leggings, insulating layers, swimsuit, quick dry shorts, sunscreen, towel, bag to carry wet clothing to and from river, dryland clothing, personal effects, as well as tent, headlamp/flashlight & sleeping bag if camping.
