River safety

Throw bags, Z-drags, and the swimmer's position.

Be the safety

The best rescue is the one you never do. But when you do, a throw bag and a plan beat heroics every time.

The kit

throw bag  70 ft, practiced
knife      on the PFD, one hand
whistle    three blasts = swimmer
first aid  dry, in the boat

Why it matters

Rivers don't forgive improvisation. Practice the throw, the Z-drag, and the swimmer's position until they're reflex.