Open Water Specialist Level
Focus ➡ Rescue in dynamic environments (beaches, oceans, rivers, lakes)
Knowledge
• Open water characteristics
• Rip current & wave dynamics
• Basic navigation
• Weather & hazard assessment
• SAR awareness
• Marine risk management
Skills
• Surf entry & exit
• Open water rescue swim
• Boat-based rescue awareness
• Long-distance victim tow
• Rescue in currents & waves
• Basic search patterns
• Hypothermia management
Attitude
• High mental resilience
• Extreme situational awareness
• Environmental adaptation
• SAR teamwork
Role ➡ Open Water Rescue Specialist