The River School

This is our most popular class for people who want the ultimate immersion into boat handling and river Rescue. The River School is a six day course designed to give an individual the tools they need to begin their training as a professional guide. It is also an excellent course for someone who just bought a boat and wants to make sure they know how to handle it, and also what to do if something goes wrong.

Course Length: 6 Days

Course Price: $995

Course Dates:

June 16-21

July 21-26

Skills covered in The River School:

  • Hydrology and Reading Water
  • Medical Considerations
  • Evacuation Considerations
  • Safety Talks
  • Aggressive Swimming Techniques
  • Defensive Swimming Techniques
  • Strainer Swim and Self Rescue
  • Throwbag Training
  • Shallow Water Crossings
  • Foot Entrapments
  • Body Entrapments
  • Contact Rescues
  • Live Bait Rescues
  • Raft Flip Drills
  • Kayak Pins
  • Wrapped Boats
  • Boat Handling Skills
    • Paddle Raft Guiding
    • Commands & Strokes
    • Oar Framed Rafts
    • Maneuvering with oars
  • Rope Skills:
    • Rope Strengths & Construction
    • Anchor Building
    • Knots & Hitches
    • Mechanical Advantage
    • Tension Diagonal
  • Multi-Day River Trips
    • Site Selection and Camp Setup
    • Dutch Oven Cooking
    • Leave no trace