University of Alaska Fairbanks Outdoor Adventures is putting on three American Canoe Association (ACA) L3/4 Swiftwater Rescue Courses this summer. They are open to anyone to take. Sam Stone is the provider for these two-day field-based courses. The course costs $250, and you can sign up by contacting the Outdoor Adventures office. (907) 474-6027 or through the registration links on this page.
Each class is a two day intensive American Canoe Association L3/4 Swiftwater Rescue course focusing on skills utilized to safetly extract boats and individuals from moving water environments. Topics include: swimming in moving water, wading, throw ropes, mechanical advantage, mitigating foot entrapment, and both shore based and river based extraction methods.
Drysuits are available for a separate rental fee if needed. Below are the dates for the courses.
- ACA L3/4 Swiftwater Rescue #1 5/22-23, 2025 8am-6pm both days
- ACA L3/4 Swiftwater Rescue #2 6/29-30, 2025 8am-6pm both days
- ACA L3/4 Swiftwater Rescue #3 7/19-20, 2025 8am-6pm both days
