This course is designed as a program emphasizing safety, enjoyment, and skill development. The skills and knowledge gained through this course can set the stage for a lifetime of exploration, adventures, a healthy lifestyle, appreciation of water and the natural world, lasting memories with family and friends, and a rewarding experience for all - we paddle because it is fun.
The Level 5: Advanced Whitewater Rafting - Paddle course is designed to refine and expand judgment, decision making and techniques of advanced paddlers on class III to IV whitewater. Advanced techniques include, but are not limited to advanced team management, boat control, high water techniques and technical river running as appropriate to the site.
Judgment, Safety & Rescue Objectives: This course will use on-the-water scenarios to assess risk, evaluate rapid features and complexities, develop strategies, and nurture good judgment. Course will emphasize use of proactive, aggressive rescue skills stressing self-reliance. This course should only be taken by those with a SWR experience and self-rescue skills. Participation in a SWR course within the last three years is strongly recommended.
2 days (16 hours) minimum
Sections of rivers rated class III-IV, in rapids where precise maneuvering in current is required to avoid obstacles.
A rapid class includes rapids at the lower and upper ends of the difficulty range, designated “-“ and “+” respectively.
6 Participants : 1 Instructor ; with an additional instructor, the ratio can be 12 : 2.
For additional details, see SEIC Policy Manual Chapter 6.
This course may be offered by Level 5: Advanced Whitewater Rafting - Paddle ACA Instructors, Instructor Trainers, or Instructor Trainer Educators.
While navigating class III-IV rapids in a paddle raft the participant will learn to: