River Guide Course Program
The following topics will be covered during the 5 day course. Actual rivers used will be determined just prior to trip departure so that river levels can be assessed. Please note that this outline is just a guide and there is often variance to the actual program due to the suitability of different rivers for teaching certain components.
DAY 1
· Registration
· Introduction
· Objectives of Course
· Personal Equipment
· Outline & care of rafting equipment
· Safety Talk (Demonstration)
· In-boat safety talk
· Rafting commands (all back, overs, etc.)
· Hydrology
· Swimming in rapids
DAY 2
· Hand and whistle signals
· Packing equipment (dry bags, barrels, etc.)
· Rigging net & flip-flop frames
· Camp skills, cooking, etc.
· Environmental procedures
· Boat wraps
· Boat flips & practice
· Throw Bags
DAY 3
· Decision making
· Setting up safety on rapids
· Throw Bag practice
· Power swimming
· Trip preparation & planning
· Basic river rescue
DAY 4
· Waterfall techniques
· Evacuation procedures
· Raft Repair
· First Aid
· Guide etiquette/professionalism
DAY 5
· Practice & Testing on and off water
· De-brief
DAY 1
· Registration
· Introduction
· Objectives of Course
· Personal Equipment
· Outline & care of rafting equipment
· Safety Talk (Demonstration)
· In-boat safety talk
· Rafting commands (all back, overs, etc.)
· Hydrology
· Swimming in rapids
DAY 2
· Hand and whistle signals
· Packing equipment (dry bags, barrels, etc.)
· Rigging net & flip-flop frames
· Camp skills, cooking, etc.
· Environmental procedures
· Boat wraps
· Boat flips & practice
· Throw Bags
DAY 3
· Decision making
· Setting up safety on rapids
· Throw Bag practice
· Power swimming
· Trip preparation & planning
· Basic river rescue
DAY 4
· Waterfall techniques
· Evacuation procedures
· Raft Repair
· First Aid
· Guide etiquette/professionalism
DAY 5
· Practice & Testing on and off water
· De-brief