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Class III Safety & Rescue Course Reviews

Excellent

The guides were excellent at explaining and demonstrating safety and rescue techniques and let us practice and learn these skills, with just the right amount of guidance and with positivity and humility. Great teachers and training!!! Thanks so much. I didn’t even know what I didn’t know. I now have a healthier respect for the rivers and rafting sport.
★★★★★
“ The guides were excellent at explaining and demonstrating safety and rescue techniques and let us practice and learn these skills, with just the right amount of guidance and with positivity and humility. Great teachers and training!!! Thanks so much. I didn’t even know what I didn’t know. I now have a healthier respect for the rivers and rafting sport.”

First Choice

It's obvious that Mark, Austin and Zack really love their jobs. They constantly searched for new creative ways to make our rescue class even more engaging and tailored it to fit the skill level of our group. They never once took the easy way, but really strove to make our experience as rich as possible. NW Rafting will always be my first choice for when looking for a class or guided experience!
★★★★★
“ It's obvious that Mark, Austin and Zack really love their jobs. They constantly searched for new creative ways to make our rescue class even more engaging and tailored it to fit the skill level of our group. They never once took the easy way, but really strove to make our experience as rich as possible. NW Rafting will always be my first choice for when looking for a class or guided experience!”

A Must

The Class III Rescue course is a must for anyone who spends time on the river. Our instructors, Mark, Austin and Zach, designed our lessons to build our skills systematically and with ample on-the-water opportunity to practice, learn from fails without judgement, and practice again to the point of competence and confidence. The course was rigorous, the water was cold and I am so glad I did it as I gained knowledge and skill in responding to the types of dangerous situations one hopes never to get in to but should always be prepared for.
★★★★★
“ The Class III Rescue course is a must for anyone who spends time on the river. Our instructors, Mark, Austin and Zach, designed our lessons to build our skills systematically and with ample on-the-water opportunity to practice, learn from fails without judgement, and practice again to the point of competence and confidence. The course was rigorous, the water was cold and I am so glad I did it as I gained knowledge and skill in responding to the types of dangerous situations one hopes never to get in to but should always be prepared for.”

Motivating

When we adventure we often cross into a line where we don't know what we don't know. Rafting is no different. This course really helped me put into perspective my current ability and feel motivated to get out on the rivers and learn more.
★★★★★
“ When we adventure we often cross into a line where we don't know what we don't know. Rafting is no different. This course really helped me put into perspective my current ability and feel motivated to get out on the rivers and learn more.”

Fantastic Class

Fantastic class. Well thought out. Top-notch instructors. Professional and also fun and down to earth, without compromising any of the seriousness of whitewater rescue.
★★★★★
“ Fantastic class. Well thought out. Top-notch instructors. Professional and also fun and down to earth, without compromising any of the seriousness of whitewater rescue.”

Many Thanks!!!!

I could not have asked for a better experience and introduction to Class III safety rescue than what our group was treated to on the Upper Clackamas. Instructors were fun, knowledgeable, good people, and most importantly they kept us safe. If you ever have an opportunity to do anything with NWRC, DO IT!!!! Zach has built an incredible company full of people you want to be around, and who are eager to share their love of boating and boating safely. Many thanks!!!!
★★★★★
“ I could not have asked for a better experience and introduction to Class III safety rescue than what our group was treated to on the Upper Clackamas. Instructors were fun, knowledgeable, good people, and most importantly they kept us safe. If you ever have an opportunity to do anything with NWRC, DO IT!!!! Zach has built an incredible company full of people you want to be around, and who are eager to share their love of boating and boating safely. Many thanks!!!!”

Impressed

I was really impressed with every instructor's ability to cater the course to each participant's needs while offering a range of applied learning styles. 14/10 instructors that genuinely made learning fun and valuable, and it was nice to see the ways they worked together as a team as well. This was one of the most engaging, welcoming, and valuable classes I've taken. I left feeling more empowered and excited about future river days after my first NWRC course, and would encourage anyone who is whitewater-curious to explore their offerings.
★★★★★
“ I was really impressed with every instructor's ability to cater the course to each participant's needs while offering a range of applied learning styles. 14/10 instructors that genuinely made learning fun and valuable, and it was nice to see the ways they worked together as a team as well. This was one of the most engaging, welcoming, and valuable classes I've taken. I left feeling more empowered and excited about future river days after my first NWRC course, and would encourage anyone who is whitewater-curious to explore their offerings.”

Great Class

I really enjoyed how personable, knowledgable and approachable all of the instructors were. It was a safe learning environment without any ego. I got so much useful information from the course that I will be able to use with my friends and family. It also got me stoked for rafting season! Thanks for the great class 🙂
★★★★★
“ I really enjoyed how personable, knowledgable and approachable all of the instructors were. It was a safe learning environment without any ego. I got so much useful information from the course that I will be able to use with my friends and family. It also got me stoked for rafting season! Thanks for the great class 🙂”

Fun, Relevant & Approachable

The class was fun, relevant and approachable. Great place to learn new skills or hone older ones. Fun way to improve the safety of our sport.
★★★★★
“ The class was fun, relevant and approachable. Great place to learn new skills or hone older ones. Fun way to improve the safety of our sport.”

Would Recommend

I took the course as a frequent raft passenger (versus rower/raft owner) and all the material was applicable. I feel more confident going on the water, and am excited to contribute new safety/rescue skills and gear tips to the group. Instructors were super knowledgeable and kept it fun. Would recommend!
★★★★★
“ I took the course as a frequent raft passenger (versus rower/raft owner) and all the material was applicable. I feel more confident going on the water, and am excited to contribute new safety/rescue skills and gear tips to the group. Instructors were super knowledgeable and kept it fun. Would recommend!”

Super Valuable

So glad you’ve added the Class III Safety Course! This was just the right course for my skill level. I learned new skills in the classroom that I’ll be able to apply to planning and decision-making on my personal trips. And swimming and boating the Hood River (my home river!) for the first time was a challenge I felt supported to meet. Thank you Northwest Rafting, this course was super valuable!
★★★★★
“ So glad you’ve added the Class III Safety Course! This was just the right course for my skill level. I learned new skills in the classroom that I’ll be able to apply to planning and decision-making on my personal trips. And swimming and boating the Hood River (my home river!) for the first time was a challenge I felt supported to meet. Thank you Northwest Rafting, this course was super valuable!”

Off The Charts Awesome!

Fifteen out of five stars on Yelp - in other words - off the charts awesome! I highly recommend NWRC's Class III Safety and Rescue Course for private boaters of all skill levels.
★★★★★
“ Fifteen out of five stars on Yelp - in other words - off the charts awesome! I highly recommend NWRC's Class III Safety and Rescue Course for private boaters of all skill levels.”