At the Put-In

·        Sign the trip sign-up sheet

·        Medical issues? Where is medicine?

·        Verify gear, include: water, lunch, sunscreen, extra clothes, and safety gear (ropes, 1st Aid, other)

·        Vehicles at alternate take-outs?

 

Pre-Trip discussion

·        Name of river, length, classification, water level

·        Description of difficult rapids and which to be scouted.

·        River hazards (strainers, undercuts, dams, pylons).

·        List alternate take-outs and evacuation routes

·        List goals of trip (play, teaching)

·        Group organization (lead, sweep, buddy, safety)

·        River signals with paddles/ whistles (stop, need help, left, right, OK).  Never point to obstacles.

·        Swimming techniques (passive, aggressive, strainers, foot entrap)

 

Gear Checklist

·        Boat

·        Sprayskirt

·        Paddle(s)

·        PFD, Helmet

·        River Shoes

·        Wet/Drysuit

·        Long johns and sweaters

·        Hat, scull cap

·        Gloves

·        Rescue Gear, 1st Aid Kit

·        Gearbag (camera, extras)

·        Glasses

·        Lunch and water

·        Off river clothes (towel)

·        Off river beer

·        Guidebooks, maps

·        List of phone numbers

·        Trip Signup sheet