River Safety - Manawatu branch

This course is aimed at outdoor users who are likely to travel in, near or across rivers or streams while recreating in the NZ outdoors. It will include practical application of river crossing techniques and the theory of river dynamics.
Course includes:
* Basic river dynamics and hazards
* How to assess whether a river or stream is safe to cross
* Choosing not to cross
* How to identify safe crossing points
* Managing clothing and equipment for travel/river crossing
* How to perform a solo crossing
* How to cross using an approved mutual support method
* How to float and recover if swept away
* How to self-release from a trapped pack
* How to safely retreat during a crossing
* Managing a group in and around waterways

PLEASE NOTE: the ability to swim confidently is not a pre-requisite of this course, however if participants are not confident swimmers they should advise their instructors of this at the earliest possible opportunity.

Cost $50 per person.

Saturday 15th November 2025
Starts 9:00 am at Te Horo Fire Station, later the course will move to the Otaki River, Otaki Gorge Road.
Finish approximately 4:00 pm.

Please use the following link to register:
tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-river
Contact Heather Grady: Y2hhaXIgfCBvdXRkb29ydHJhaW5pbmcgISBueg==, phone 0212109859.

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