Training content

In the River Diving specialty , you will learn how to prepare your equipment for diving in rivers and which river-specific additional equipment and rescue equipment is required. In theory and practice, you will be familiarized with the safe planning, preparation and execution of river dives.

Theoretical training

• Why river diving and what expectations you have
• Clear water through flowing water
• Special landscapes formed by glaciers thousands of years ago
• Fish and plant diversity depending on the river basin
• Special experience of the flow velocity of a river
• Dangers of river diving
• Special equipment
• Dive site (access options)
• Alternative variant
• Time of day (use the position of the sun)
• Check the current water level
• Material transportation
• Rescue chain

Practical training

• Dive planning and briefing
• Position of the partners under water
• Behavior during separation under water
• Behavior in an emergency
• Possible rope safety devices
• Use different current strengths (e.g. bank area, midstream)
• Additional equipment
• Safety ropes, spare parts, lamps and first aid equipment
• Debriefing