Safety Crafter certifications

Check the CALENDAR 2010 for scheduled Workshops and Courses or invite an instructor and gather minimum 5 participants for the event.

This Certification was created for safety crafters operating on rafting trip.

The safety craft can be:

- Kayak

- Oar Raft

- cataraft

- Canoe

- sledge, riverboard, hydrospeed

(see full definition in the Award Scheme below)

Check the "Downloads for IRF courses"to see the training program and the river signals.

IRF Safety Craft Assessment include:

-       - Basic Rescue Techniques i.e. A challenging swim, throw bag rescue / recoil rescue, 2 side roles for kayakers and flip drill for oars, any functional 3:1 or 4:1 mechanical advantage system built from there own gear within 5 minutes including anchors on both ends.

-       - Safety Craft Handling Techniques

-       - Swimmer rescue Techniques (conscious, unconscious, panic)

-       - Equipment Rescue Techniques (raft, kayak, paddle)