This course was held on the Tuckaseegee River near Dillsboro NC. Believe it or not there’s some good current through this little rapid and its an excellent place to work through all kinds of rescue scenarios.

I agree, it can be a bit tricky to get to the tow pocket on the Greenjacket, but it can be done with some practice…in fact I got to use mine three times this past weekend at the Cheoah, all picking up people and gear from other groups, (and was able to retrieve and pack the webtoe with one hand) …you should check that run out for some SWR practice!

How about recommending people wear closed-toe shoes (look to the guy on the bank in the white helmet)? You’ll prevent more river injuries and accidents with closed-toed shoes than teaching swimming through moving flatwater.

P.S. You may also want to consider that it’s rather difficult to get the tether out of the Green Jacket (yes, I’ve seen it tested it in a real-life class V rapid) due to placement and design of the pockets on left and right sides of waist … especially if you’re in your boat and have to keep one hand on your kayak paddle.