White Water Rafting, Kayaking & Paddling Courses

Find unique white water rafting and white water kayaking courses for all skill levels. At Wild Waters Outdoor Center, our specialty clinics are designed for a variety of paddling abilities and needs, and include white water rafting guide training. Our goal is to provide you with unique paddling clinics specified to your level of expertise. If you cannot find the right white water rafting trip or kayaking clinic, please contact us and we will be happy to schedule one for you.

The Kayaking Instructor Workshop series is scheduled in cooperation with the American Canoe Association and taught by Douglas Azaert. This course is divided into 2 sessions.

The Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) is designed to help you develop your teaching style and white water paddling technique. The Instructor Certification Exam (ICE) is the evaluation for meeting ACA requirements for flatwater, moving water or whitewater certification.

You must be a competent paddler prior to enrolling in the course. The course emphasis is on teaching skills, classroom communication and paddling technique. Upon completion of course, you will be required to present lectures and demonstrations both on and off the water.

Includes: Course materials and handbook. Lodging and meals are available upon request.
Dates: TBA
Cost: $419/ per person

Reserve your ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

What happens when your boat pins? What do you do when you witness a foot entrapment? How do you do a z-drag? If these questions ever entered your mind while white water rafting or paddling, then come and take our 2-day Swiftwater Rescue Course. Taught by our in-house ACA certified Swiftwater Instructor, Richard Morse, you will learn a variety of rescue techniques. Reinforce basic rescue skills, self rescue, throw ropes, boat assisted rescue, multiple scenarios and develop advanced rope-based and in-water skills. Rescue and white water rafting guide training participants should be in good shape and comfortable paddling and swimming in Class II whitewater. Required equipment: PFD, whistle, booties/watershoes, helmet, throwbag, suitable clothing for extended time in the river.

Includes: Lunch and instruction
Dates: TBA
Cost: $199

Reserve your Swiftwater Rescue Workshop