Intro to Packrafting

Service Description

This class is designed for packrafters who would like to learn the basics of paddling on up to class II rapids, no prerequisite experience necessary. Boat away from this class able to identify and avoid river hazards, navigate class 1 and 2 rapids, properly fit PPE, self rescue and aid in boat recovery, and communicate with a boating group effectively including a safety talk. This is not an outfitted event, instruction only. BYO transportation and boating gear. We will be boating on the McKenzie River near Vida, Oregon. * paddling techniques * hitting and exiting eddies * establishing a ferry angle * flipping and recovery in packrafts * defensive and aggressive swimming * gear, river features, terminology, hand-signals, scouting, safety Please click through the calendar and select May 19th in order to register.

Cancelation Policy

If you must cancel your booking, please notify us as soon as possible. Please phone first, but we also need a written email notice containing the current date, the date and name of the booking you are cancelling, and your name and (electronic) signature. Cancellation notices received: -30 days or more before your class or course are eligible for a full refund. -8 to 29 days before your class, 50% refund of your deposit or transfer/deferral of your deposit in full to a different class. -7 days or less before a class or course will not be refunded, but the class or course deposit may be transferred towards a future class or course. -No shows will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.

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