Participants should be in good physical condition, and should be good swimmers. We spend a lot of time in the water, so wetsuits are recommended. Upon turning 18, a participant who has taken the SRT course can sign into a re-certification course for a nominal fee to obtain the Rescue 3 SRT 1 certification card, certificate, and badge. This course is the minimum requirement for anyone likely to be assisting a certified leader, and outdoors enthusiasts looking for a introductory course. We devote mornings to lectures and exams.
Afternoons are practical sessions and video taped simulations.
Emergency simulations with stage makeup enhance the course. Course material covers many topics included in WAFA, and gives outdoor enthusiasts a higher level of confidence going into the bush. The James Bay Explorers travel almost 600 km on the journey from Missinaibi Lake to Moosonee. It is has very remote sections, and some challenging white water, so we suggest trippers have canoeing or kayaking experience. To get in the mood, we start with a day of rafting with Esprit.