Good Mates Escape Whitewater Safety Skills Session

Description

Perhaps you are keen to head off on a self-guided weekend paddling adventure along the Clarence or Nymboida river with a group of mates. Exploring, sharing, learning and connecting. Riding nature’s natural rollercoaster and enjoying places that can only be accessed by canoe. We recommend having some people in your group who either know this section of river, or have had experience paddling other rivers, before heading downstream without a guide. Even so, it’s better if everyone who is going has some idea how to manoeuvre their canoe, what to do if they flip and how to keep safe.

So why not book one of our safety sessions for before you leave, setting yourselves up for success. It can be good to refresh yourselves on paddling skills and tips, and basic whitewater safety – and this is what this session is all about.

Join us on:

Whenever you and your mates are free!

Depending on your group size, the session will run for 1-2hrs and cover:

Paddling techniques – stopping and turning

Reading the rapids – downstream Vs, eddies etc

Techniques for navigating obstacles: trees and rocks

What to do if you capsize and safe swimming techniques

Location:
Clarence. Clarence Gorge or Nymboida River, Northern NSW – wherever the water is flowing

What’s Included:

Qualified & experienced Whitewater Guides

Optional:

Canoes, Paddles, Barrels, Lifejackets, Helmets and all other rescue gear

Wilderness First Aid kit and Satellite Phone

Campsites, National Park Permits, Maps