NOLS River Rescue (NOLS Library) - Softcover

Book 9 of 17: NOLS Library

Ostis, Nate

 
9780811733526: NOLS River Rescue (NOLS Library)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0811733521 ISBN 13: 9780811733526
Publisher: Stackpole Books, 2009

Synopsis

  • 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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    About the Author

    Nate Ostis is a member of the senior field staff for NOLS and a Swiftwater Rescue Technician instructor. A lifelong educator, he was a lecturer for the outdoor recreation department at Plymouth State University, and he has taught at an international whitewater kayaking academy. He is the author of NOLS River Rescue (978-0-8117-3352-6) and NOLS River Rescue Guide (978-0-8117-1373-3), winner of the 2015 National Outdoor Book Award for Best Instructional.

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    Publisher
    Stackpole Books
    Publication date
    2009
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0811733521
    ISBN 13 
    9780811733526
    Binding
    Paperback
    Number of pages
    112