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Homenl-2025-06 8 AmericanWhitewater


American Whitewater updated it's Safety Code
June 2025
by Susan Eda

Susan Eda commented on the HCC Facebook page about the new safety code from American Whitewater.org:

The American Whitewater has updated their safety code. Please use the link below to access a great update to updated safety and rescue information with many graphics and lots of new information in a colorful and easy to understand format. It includes single page ready to print handouts for use in safety and rescue instruction on subjects such as:
* the BIG FOUR ways to avoid injuries and accidents
* The River Runner’s Checklist
* The International Scale ofRiver Difficulty
* Personal Equipment Checklist
* Group Equipment Checklist
* Rock Features
* River Signals
* Swimming Techniques
* Throw Ropes
* Exercises For Recovery of Swimmer and Equipment
* Paddle Wise - A Responsibility Code For River Runners
American Whitewater




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