This course covers all the fundamentals for leading a one-day rafting trip on a known river (a river that the leader has run before).

Course cost is $200. Click to register and pay.

Loading, rigging, and understanding the complete rafting kit will be covered. You will also learn paddle strokes, paddle captaining and crew management; personal flotation device (PFD) and safety equipment; river reading and boat routing, river hazards, river swimming, swimmer rescue, throw bags, boat recovery, river knots, multi-boat float management and more.

Additional: A pre-course classroom session will be scheduled per participant/instructor agreement.

Times & location: approximate

Prerequisites: WFA, Swimmer test, some river rafting experience and instructor approval is required.

Gear: All rafting equipment is provided. Personal gear is provided by the participant per supplied equipment list. (see resources section).