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We are one of the very few Grand River canoe outfitters that are fully insured on land and water.
Equipment Supplied
- Boats are supplied with life jacket, paddle, bailer, floating rope and whistle
- Wet suits, neoprene gloves and helmets available
- Guides have first aid kits, throw rescue bags, boat snagging lines
- Guides & chaperons carry contact radios for river communication.
- Guides carry cell phone to contact land base
- Guides carry a set of dry clothes and blanket, water and fire starting equipment
Staff Skill
- Guides must be certified by Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association
- At least one guide trained in first aid and CPR.
- Pre-scout routes to be familiar with potential hazards and emergency exit points.
- Water temperature, flow rates and weather are monitored before trip
- Guide Staff ration of 1:5 for kayaks, 1:8 for canoes (ORCA standards is 1:10)
Re-Active Measures (if a tip or injury)
- Guide blows 3 whistles and moves to assist over turned boat.
- Guide insures paddlers are safe to shore…tow if necessary
- GIT Sweeper team rounds up tipped boat and equipment.
- Guide confirms everyone okay
- If serious injury or paddler fearful, guide phones land base or 911
- Cell phone used to direct emergency vehicle to nearest entry point
- Victim made comfortable until help arrives
- Guide carries emergency contact forms completed by participants.
- Lead guide assesses situation with rest of group to exit or continue
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