Trip Highlights
- Learning how to row a raft or cataraft
- Camping along the Rogue River
- Trying out a variety of equipment
- Practice flipping a raft
- Hands on river safety training
Five Days of Training and Practice on the Rogue River
Class III Rowing School
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Class III Rowing School
- Length: 5 days
- Minimum Age: 18
- Location: Rogue River, Oregon
- Course Price: $2095
- Additional Cost: $250 for boat rental
So Special
★★★★★
“ This course is so special. The instruction was comprehensive and thorough but also titrated perfectly—I always felt like the day’s goals were manageable, and the instructors set me up for success. I loved the way the instructors and guides balanced thoughtful planning and teaching with spontaneity, playfulness and humor. I was also surprised by how impactful I found Steve’s inspirational quotes—they kept me going a few times when I needed a mental boost! But perhaps the best thing about the course was learning about the river from folks who really love it. Their river-zen was contagious, and I left the trip with my (proverbial) cup filled to the brim. I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone who is even remotely whitewater curious—you won’t regret it.”
- Lily Evans
Gain experience maneuvering oar rafts and catarafts on the Rogue River, where the class II and III rapids are ideal for beginner and intermediate boaters. This course offers supervised practice and safety training will offer you further tips and techniques you’ll need to read water and row oar boats. Participants should have some basic rowing experience or, if you’re totally new to the sport, be physically and mentally able enough to learn the skills quickly. Under the watchful eyes of professionally trained river guides, you’ll learn-by-doing in a fun and supportive environment.
This is a hands-on whitewater rowing course where you’ll be gaining experience by rowing your own raft or cataraft. Every night we’ll camp along the river and have optional classes while dinner is being prepared.
Course Objectives
The main objective is to give students the opportunity to gain rowing experience under the watchful eye of our instructors. Other objectives include:
- Improve individual rowing skills
- Practice proper boat spacing and boat order
- Familiarity with a variety of equipment
- Understanding of river and camp etiquette
- Learn important knots and proper use of throw bags
- Obtain a foundation of whitewater safety practice
After this course students should have the confidence and skills to scout and row Class III rapids and be able to make an informed decision about what feels comfortable and works best for their rowing goals.
Typical Itinerary
Every rowing school is a little different, but we try to follow the schedule below:
Day 1: Equipment preparation and rowing mechanics
Day 2: Boat maneuvering, scouting, and rope work
Day 3: Introduction to pushing and rescue techniques
Day 4: Row Mule Creek Canyon and lower Blossom Bar. We do not allow students to row the top half of Blossom Bar Rapid
Day 5: Independent rowing and flip practice
Our rowing school is designed for those who want to improve their rowing skills on a multi-day rafting trip down the beautiful and famous Rogue River. Each participant will have the opportunity to learn from both group and one-on-one lessons. We’ll have a basic outlined agenda to follow, but the small class setting is perfect for adapting the course to individual needs.