White Water Safety

White Water Safety with Bruce Joliffe and Dougie Shannon is a concise instructional film on safety and rescue methods suitable for white water kayakers and canoeists.

Presented in 10 easy to follow chapters this DVD covers how to :

• prepare for the white water environment ;
• recognise river features ;
• strategically navigate rapids ;
• self rescue ;
• help other paddlers ;
• and recover equipment.

Bruce and Dougie have many years paddling experince and have paddled extensively in Asia, North America, and Europe.

They are both BCU White Water Safety and Rescue Trainers and Level 5 coaches. Most importantly they are active white water paddlers who have trained hundreds in these techniques.

Filmed on multiple HD cameras, by award winning cameraman Paul Diffley and presented by Bruce and Dougie, White Water Safety brings the highest quality demonstrations to you.

Summary :

• 1. Getting Ready
• 2. River Features
• 3. What Makes a Safer Paddler ?
• 4. Group Boating Strategies
• 5. Safe Swimming and Self Rescue
• 6. Basic Assisted Rescues
• 7. The Art of Throwbags
• 8. Hitches, Knots and Anchors
• 9. Wading, Live Bait and Taglines
• 10. Recovering Equipment