eNRG's extensive experience in whitewater rescue, instruction and expeditions, combined with our knowledge of Rescue III, American Canoe Association, Red Cross, American Medical Response, and the Wilderness Medical Association methods creates a unique learning experience that is sure to inform and challenge participants both mentally and physically.

eNRG 2-Day Swiftwater Rescue Workshop

eNRG two-day swiftwater training is a hands on two-day customized class for recreational kayakers, rafters, and guides who want to hone their swiftwater rescue skills. Each day is broken up into a classroom module and an experiential component. Day 1 starts with rescue theory and hydrology. We will introduce several different types of ropes and teach the minimalist approach to hardware, knots, and other tools. We will introduce foot entrapments / bow pins, contact rescues, wading rescues, and swimming in rapids. Day 2 focuses on group management, victim behavior, and preemptive safety. We will teach you how to build and pick proper anchors, and elaborate on mechanical advantage from a minimalist standpoint. Finally, we will recreate real life scenarios that will test all the knowledge you have learned, and help you build the judgment that will help save lives.

Price: $250.00
Duration: 16 Hours over 2 days
Dates/Times: see calendar
Location: Clackamas and Sandy Rivers
Prerequisites: 18 yrs of age, have health insurance, ability to swim 25m unaided, and in good physical condition.

Swiftwater Rescue Technician Unit (SRT1) - NFPA compliant

SRT1 is an intensive three-day, 24- to 30-hour class. It has one day of classroom instruction followed by two days developing and practicing water rescue skills. The initial emphasis is on self-rescue skills. The course also covers water dynamics, handling hazards and obstacles, using basic rescue equipment, setting up technical rope systems, controlling in-water contact rescues, and much more. Information from this course is applicable to anyone confronted with potential water rescue, as well as, the possibility of self-rescue.

A course manual, skill sheet, test, Swift water Rescue Technician Unit 1(TM) (SRT1) Certificate of Completion, I.D. card, and patch are all provided during the class.

Price: $350.00
Duration: 24-30 Hours
Dates/Times: see calendar
Location: Portland & Clackamas, Sandy River
Prerequisites: 18 years of age or older, adequate health, insurance coverage, basic swimming ability, in good physical condition.

 Testimonials from our SWR Courses:

“Very Knowledgeable & Practical”
“Not just theory – applied to actual past experiences”
“Hands-on was well managed – enough guidance to get it right but enough room to learn on your own”
“I felt very safe all the time”
“Well-rounded discussions”
“Good practical examples”
“Great shuffling of instructors – All were great”
“Very Safe”
“Excellent”
“Good Safety Awareness”
“I felt very safe all the time”
“Quality was excellent. Quantity was a lot.”
“Presented in a logical, sequential manner”