WHITEWATER LEADERSHIP: CHILE WHITEWATER RESCUE

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Analysis of one of many drops we lead folks down in Chile every year. See what it takes to operate safely and execute a seamless rescue when things don't go according to plan. Thanks to the safety team of Chris Baer and Chris Wing, and Rose Wall for allowing her footage of the rescue to be used for educational purposes. Rose exhibits excellent qualities of a competent boater and in this incident she experienced the hiccups that come along with pushing yourself to try new skills.
Location - Siete Tazas on the Rio Claro in Chile
Cameras - Chris Wing, Kyle Thomas, Rose Wall, Michael John Lee, Chris Baer, Tom Shwartz - All filmed on personal cameras, T2i, 60D, GoPro 3+ and 4.
Music - S U R V I V E - Scalar Wave

[@varianbartolini5007]

I think this video also illustrates the importance of the rescuer using calm and clear language during a rescue. Often rescuers immediately begin yelling orders once an incident has occurred, often when such yelling has no benefit to the rescue at all. Props to the instructors and swimmer for keeping calm and being direct and composed throughout the entirety of the rescue.

[@whitewaterdreams]

Truth speaking!! Most people freeze when a situation is escalated with panicked behavior.

[@whitewaterdreams]

Keep calm and rescue on!

[@paulbjork5976]

Great vid man ! Learned all the basics from your vids keep up the great work
Gotta paddle with you guys sometime

[@whitewaterdreams]

Come and join us anytime!

[@steveking7768]

Great video. Hope you keep it up.

[@whitewaterdreams]

That's the plan!

[@derekturno1858]

and a little chocolate goes along way!

[@200pcnt3]

When she tried to roll up her head came up first.Is she a good roller actually ? If she would have thrown her hip up first the roll wolud have been a succes and she didnt have to swim. AM I right ?? Best regards

[@whitewaterdreams]

She absolutely is a great roller. That was about as high stress of situation as you could experience and in those situations, it's not uncommon to see regression in technique. One of the reasons we recommend playboating to practice under duress and disorientation!
But to answer the question about her merit, she 100% belonged in that venue and we were intentionally trying a more difficult move. Sometimes the outcome of experimentation is going to this, that's why we set safety!