Whitewater Training Combo Course - 2 DAYS (whitewater skills & swift water rescues)

Experience an immersive two-day whitewater training weekend designed for beginners, upskillers, and those seeking a refresher in paddling skills. This complete package provides a thorough introduction to whitewater techniques, river safety, and swift water rescue, ensuring participants gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate grade one and two rivers independently. Day one focuses on whitewater skills, including braking in and out of eddies, ferry gliding, rapid reading and running, rescue techniques, and safe swimming in moving water. Day two concentrates on swift water self-rescue, hazard awareness, assisted rescue methods, watercraft capsizing and re-entry, and basic safety communication. The weekend also includes land-based theory covering river reading, basic meteorology, first aid in survival situations, hypothermia prevention, sun protection, and using the buddy system. This training is ideal for paddlers looking to explore the Clarence Canoe and Kayak Trail, the longest mapped whitewater trail in Australia, or to prepare for adventures on the Nymboida and Boyd rivers.

Guided by highly qualified whitewater instructors and swift water rescue technicians, participants will enjoy expert guidance and local knowledge gained from over thirty five years on the rivers. The Nymboida River offers exhilarating grade one to three rapids alongside deep tranquil pools and abundant wildlife, while the Boyd River provides thrilling rapids and encounters with native fauna such as rock wallabies, wombats, and lyrebirds. Training includes access to rescue gear, a four wheel drive support vehicle, wilderness first aid kit, satellite communication, refreshments, and guidance on using your own craft or provided equipment. This course is suitable for all skill levels and ages thirteen and above, ensuring a safe and rewarding experience for anyone eager to develop essential whitewater skills.