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We now offer series of classes
for novice and intermediate boaters, designed to equip you with the
fundamental skills and knowledge prerequisite to safe river running. This
is not a guide school, but we’ll definitely enhance the quality of your
time on the water by taking the mystery out of what others make seem so
easy. Instructors for this course average well over 20 years of boating
experience.
Classes are forming
NOW for
sessions in May and June with
Idaho Whitewater Unlimited on the Payette River System!
Call IWU now to reserve your space: 1-208-462-1900 (toll free
1-800-800-RAFT).
BEGINNER SERIES This Series is
intended for:
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The novice boater that will get
him off the mouse, out of the house, and on the way to the river. When
we’re through with you, you’ll have the data base and skill sets essential
for the navigation of class II and easy class III rivers.
INTERMEDIATE SERIES This Series is
designed for:
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A: The person who has been with
a buddy a number of times and wants to polish his skill sets enough to get
into the sport on his own or…
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B: The person who has already
invested in his own gear and wants to take some of the mystery out of what
others seem to make so easy.
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In either case, we offer the
more refined tips and techniques that lead to a higher fun factor and
greater fulfillment from your time on the water. At the conclusion of this
series, you should be confident in solid class III water, and pushing into
Class IV sections.
TOPICS Both of these series will
address (to varying degrees):
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Boat Selection: Pro’s and Con’s
of varied water craft, their anatomy and sources.
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Rigging Your Boat: What goes
where & how to keep it there.
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River
Safety/Rescue/Communication: Fundamentals of these essential topics,
including SELF-Rescue.
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River Features/Obstacles:
Recognition/Identification of the myriad of obstacles in your path – how
to avoid them and what to do once you’ve neglected to do so.
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Reading the Water: Where to go
and how to let the river do the work for you!
OVERNIGHT TRIPS & RIVER MEALS
Taking your show on the “road”:
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On the final weekend, both
classes will join together for an overnight trip on the Payette!
Once you’ve figured out how to fit the entire camp in your boat, we’ll
talk about how to manage what has just become a really heavy load!
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There will also be a lot of emphasis on audience participation,
including Dutch Oven Cooking and Campfire Lies – conceptualization and
delivery!
CLASS SCHEDULE Series times and
fees:
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Beginner Series on Saturdays, the
6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th-28th of May.
@$400.00
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Intermediate Series on Sundays, the
7th, 14th, 21st, and 27th-28th of
May. @$450.00
(This Series of classes will repeat in June)
Private tutorials available. (The Crash Course!)
For more information and to reserve your space
call us at 1-208-462-1900 (toll free 1-800-800-RAFT)
or
SEND US E-MAIL.
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