Trip Highlights
- Rowing Class III and Class IV rapids
- Drone video review
- Emphasis on team boating and safety
- Introduction to swiftwater rescue
- Hands on safety drills
Team Boating and Whitewater Safety Course
Rowing School
Whitewater Rowing with Rafts or Catarafts
Class IV Rowing School
- Length: 4 days
- Date: March 21 – 24 and March 27-30, 2021
- Location: Hood River, Oregon
- Trip Cost: $1345
- Includes: Food, five nights lodging, and top-notch instruction
- Additional Cost: $200 for single room, $150 for boat rental
Thanks for a great week
Thanks for a great week
★★★★★
“You are about safety and that is so important as one moves into riskier waters. I really thought that Emily, Elly, Brody and Michael were all outstanding. Patient, knew their stuff, positive, fun and serious. I appreciated that after I went “swimming” that it was dealt with professionally as a teaching moment right from the rescue to the after action discussion. I also appreciated that Michael did not make a big deal of it, let me get my bearings and simply waited for me to indicate I was ready to get back on the oars and we proceeded on. I had minimal time with Elly on the river but certainly appreciated her kitchen organization, her talk and affability and willingness to answer any questions. Emily clearly knew what she was doing in front of our pod and I appreciated her teaching and orientation to keeping us safe. Thanks to Brody for his very positive time with Russ. As a parent, it was fun to watch Russ learn and do well on the river. I hope that all of your parents have had a chance to see what you do, appreciate your physical, teaching and customer service skills, and be proud of their children as well.”
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Jim Bayuk
Our Class IV Rowing School is designed as a follow-up course for our Class III Whitewater Rowing School. We’ll run a variety of rivers in the Columbia Gorge near Hood River, Oregon. This is an opportunity to boat some wonderful rivers, improve your boating skills, and meet some new friends. Each evening we’ll come back to our base camp to review the day, take a shower, and get a good night’s sleep.
This course will include more in-depth swiftwater rescue training, scouting and portaging rapids, and working with challenging put-ins and take-outs. You will gain a lot of experience working with ropes and techniques for efficiently hauling boats.
You will need solid Class III experience to attend this course. We’ll be on continuous whitewater rivers with multiple Class IV rapids and cold water. This course is the perfect opportunity for you to push your limits under the watchful eye of our instructors.
“Zach and his staff place a lot of emphasis on whitewater safety and team boating concepts, and are very good at teaching the finer points. The video review at the end of every day is invaluable.”Eric Brady
Typical Itinerary
Every Class IV Rowing School is a little different based on river conditions and the group’s ability level.
Day 1 Introductions, Equipment Review, and Half Day on the River
Day 2 Knots, Mechanical, Advantage, Scouting, and Half Day on the River
Day 3 Full Day on the River
Day 4 Big Picture Scene Safety, Half Day on the River, and Final Topics
You are welcome to bring your own boat, or we can provide one for an additional $150 rental fee.