Price: $895
Length: 38 miles / 4 days
Dates: June 7 – 10, July 19 – 22 and August 16 – 19, 2012
Learn to maneuver catarafts and oar boats on the Rogue River, where the class II and III rapids are ideal for beginner and intermediate boaters. Whether you have zero or basic river skills, this course will offer you the tips and techniques you’ll need to read water and row oar boats under the watchful eyes of professionally trained river guides in a fun and supportive environment.
Happy Student in our 2010 Rowing School
Our rowing school is designed for those that want to learn as much as possible in a short amount of time, so be prepared for lots of river time. Practice will be the key to mastering your new skills, so you will have the opportunity to row as much as you want. We’re partnering with SOTAR to provide a boat for each participant. At the end of your course, you’ll even have the option to buy gear from SOTAR Inflatables and Sawyer Paddles and Oars at rates normally reserved for professional outfitters!
SOTAR & Sawyer are our Rowing School Partners
Embracing Technology
The Northwest Rafting Co. instructors will amaze you with their wealth of knowledge and use of technology to provide you with a course that differs from typical guide schools.
You'll also have a chance to row fully rigged oar boats
You’ll use walkie-talkies to communicate with your instructor as you run each rapid. We’ll film your runs through challenging or technical rapids each day and then provide constructive feedback in camp each night.
For this hands-on course, you’ll spend 4 days on the 38-mile stretch of the Wild and Scenic Rogue River. Each night you’ll camp beneath the stars riverside, where your instructors will prepare 3-course meals allowing you to recount your victories and recover from the day’s events.
Camping at Kelsey Creek along the Rogue River
