The Swiftwater Entry

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submitted by Justin Padgett of Landmark Learning

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This technique is used when you must enter the water quickly. Assess and choose an unobstructed route from no higher than your knee height in the direction you want to travel in the river. Bend your Knees, Arch your back to stick out your chest, cross your arms  across your neck and face with palms rolled forward, Jump out over the water to in an attempt to make a modified belly flop – landing on your abdomen and chest – take a stroke and you’re off. 

Tip: the goal here is to stay close to the surface of the water (avoid jumping up) so that you can maintain eye contact on your target (direction of travel or victim).


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