Sharing the River
An Interview with Legendary Whitewater Safety Leader Charlie Walbridge
Interview with Charlie Walbridge The paddling experience of Charlie Walbridge spans more than five decades, and over that time he has been one of whitewater sport’s greatest innovators in safety and rescue technique. Charlie is an inductee in to both the International Whitewater Hall of Fame and the Southern Appalachian Paddlesports Hall of Fame. In […]
Interview with Charlie Walbridge
Interview with Charlie Walbridge This is a fantastic interview with Charlie Walbridge by Chris Preperato, which shares insight into Charlie’s introduction to the sport of whitewater boating. You can learn more about Charlie, like how Charlie’s Choice Rapid was named by visiting the History of the Upper Yough.
Live Bait Rescue Using a Rescue PFD
This is a great example of how to use a Rescue PFD during a first person rescue scenario. This technique take practice and isn’t always the first course of action but is effective and quick.
A Rescue Arrested – How It Happened and What We Can Learn
A Rescue Arrested – How It Happened and What We Can Learn Although outfitters know how to deal with anything from a routine swims to a life-threatening pins, few are prepared to work with Emergency Responders. When police, fire, and rescue personnel arrive, the dynamics of a situation change. Search and rescue (SAR) professionals are […]
