The Safety Break

Jack Ditty, MD
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The Safety Break

Whitewater rescue podcast: Stories of whitewater river rescue, accident reports and analysis, and river safety education. We can learn a lot from our mistakes, so let's help each other navigate the rivers safely. If you have a story you'd like to share (great rescues, near-misses, epic beatdowns, or other mis-adventures), send a brief description to thesafetybreak@gmail.com. We focus on non-fatal incidents only, out of respect for victims' friends and families. 

  1. Testing the Waters

    OCT 30

    Testing the Waters

    Returning to the rivers of Western NC after Hurricane Helene.

    38 min
  2. Risk and Reward on the Russell Fork

    OCT 14

    Risk and Reward on the Russell Fork

    A close call in an undercut rock on the Russell Fork Gorge, plus some history of the race and the annual river rendezvous.

    41 min
  3. Royally Screwed

    APR 17

    Royally Screwed

    A cold water immersion and entrapment on California's Royal Gorge.

    35 min
  4. The No Fall Zone

    MAR 16

    The No Fall Zone

    A high water swim on the North Fork of the Payette

    28 min
  5. We just saw it from a different point of view: Tangled up in the leash debate

    12/14/2023

    We just saw it from a different point of view: Tangled up in the leash debate

    Exploring the issue of paddleboard leash entanglement. Cover photo by Paul Clark.

    38 min
  6. The Saluda Boys, Green Race Safety, Part 4

    10/25/2023

    The Saluda Boys, Green Race Safety, Part 4

    A conversation with one of the legendary Green Race safety crew. Cover photo by Todd McGinnis.

    21 min
  7. The Safety Net, Green Race Safety, Part 3

    10/20/2023

    The Safety Net, Green Race Safety, Part 3

    A look at the complicated logistics of Green Race safety.

    24 min
  8. The Mental Edge: Green Race Safety, Part 2

    10/20/2023

    The Mental Edge: Green Race Safety, Part 2

    Tackling the mental and physical challenges of Green Race preparation.

    26 min
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Whitewater rescue podcast: Stories of whitewater river rescue, accident reports and analysis, and river safety education. We can learn a lot from our mistakes, so let's help each other navigate the rivers safely. If you have a story you'd like to share (great rescues, near-misses, epic beatdowns, or other mis-adventures), send a brief description to thesafetybreak@gmail.com. We focus on non-fatal incidents only, out of respect for victims' friends and families. 

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  • Creator
    Jack Ditty, MD
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Safety Break
  • Show Website
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