NOLS River Rescue
Essential Skills for Boaters
Published on 15. December 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
106 pages
978-0-8117-3352-6 (ISBN)
Description
- From the outdoor training experts
- Rescue techniques using rope, throw bags
- Wading techniques, safe crossings, swimming skills
NOLS experts share their tested techniques and strategies for surviving and keeping safe on the water. NOLS River Rescue outlines the basic skills for river rescue that every boater should know. Laying the groundwork of basic river knowledge, including hydrology and the anatomy of rivers, Ostis covers general river risk management and specific rescue techniques. Learn wading techniques, boat-to-boat rescue management with various types of crafts, rope and rescue systems, and much more.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Mechanicsburg, PA
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
27 b/w illus
Dimensions
Height: 153 mm
Width: 103 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
85 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8117-3352-6 (9780811733526)
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By Nate Ostis