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Family River Safety / L2

4 Hours. July 20 Richmond VA. 8:30am - 12:30pm

From 25 US dollars
Richmond VA

Service Description

Course: Family River Safety / L2 Length: Half day Dates: July 20 Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm Price: $75 Adult, $25 Child Class Size: 6 minimum - 12 maximum The Family River Safety workshop is specifically designed for parents and guardians who are introducing children to moving water and whitewater paddling, and want to build a strong safety foundation. Water comfort and basic swimming abilities are prerequisites for this course. Guardians and children must participate together in this workshop. The Family River Safety workshop prepares participants to identify river hazards, handle unexpected swims and capsize, assisting with rescues, and use teamwork between guardians and children. This course should be a prerequisite to anyone boating with children on any river anywhere! This course will take place in class I whitewater. The Family River Safety workshop is 4 hours and is entirely outside with ample water time. Any time not in the water, will be on shore, and active. Students should prepare for outside air and water temperatures appropriately. This is a full day of dynamic and engaging curriculum. Anyone taking this course MUST meet the following general requirements: - American Canoe Association (ACA) Essential Eligibility Criteria This is not a certification course. The workshop follows ACA L2 Essentials of River Safety and Rescue curriculum. Note: Once you have registered for a course, we’ll send you a confirmation email and a course details pack. Course details will include our liability waiver and release from, medical history form, course outline, packing list, meeting times and locations, and instructor contact information. Topics: - Hazard assessment and risk management - Swimming aggressive and defensive - Wading in shallow water - Assisting with a rescue Packing List: - River clothing, appropriate layers, closed toe shoes - Helmet - PFD / life jacket - Water bottle and snacks - Self care items - Dry clothes - Folding chair - Personal paddling equipment (boat, skirt, paddle, etc.) optional


Cancellation Policy

We appreciate your interest in working with Fall Line River School! By accepting this you are entering a contractual relationship for training between you/your organization and Fall Line River School. Payment is due upon registration for the course. Unless other arrangements have been made. Cancellation/Reschedule Policy: Any cancellation/reschedule must be received in writing to falllineriverschool@gmail.com. More than 30 days before the first day of your course: If you reschedule you will get a 100% credit. If you cancel we will give you a 95% refund. Between 30-14 days before the first day of your course: If you reschedule you will get a 50% credit. If you cancel we will give you a 45% refund. If you cancel less than 14 days before the first day of your course, no rescheduling, no refunds. Please note: We can no longer extend any kind of credit or refund due to medical or other last minute emergencies. You are, however, welcome to substitute someone else in your place. Thank you for your understanding. Cancellation/Reschedule by Fall Line River School: Courses take place rain or shine. If a course has to be cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control (i.e., extreme weather) then we give you a spot on another date and location of the same course, or a full credit to use towards any of our other courses. Fall Line River School is not responsible for expenses incurred by students in preparing for a cancelled course (for example non-refundable advance purchase plane tickets, equipment etc. or for any additional arrangements for other travel plans associated with this course).


Contact Details

  • Richmond, VA, USA

    8043963909

    falllineriverschool@gmail.com


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