Packraft & Swift Water Rescue courses
Packrafting is a fantastic way to experience wild and wonderfull regions, both locally and abroad. The Team at Pack Raft Australia highly recommend paddlers of all abilities seek professional Packrafting and/or Swift Water Rescue specific skills training, in addition to selecting quality gear that’s fit for purpose. Undertaking paddling, river rescue and water reading skills training will arm you with the necessary knowledge, experience and ability to safely undertake packrafting now, and for the years to come. Not only will you gain new skills and knowledge for yourself, but you’ll also be more capable in assisting your paddling mates out on the river.
Packrafter’s come from diverse backgrounds; bushwalkers looking to combine hiking with river journeys; kayakers looking for more portable boat options or simply those looking to experience paddling for the first time and just generally getting out on the water. We’re an eclectic bunch with varied and diverse experience and skill-sets. River environments afford packrafter’s amazing wilderness experiences, but can also be hazardous to those unfamiliar or inexperienced in general paddling skills, river rescue techniques and/or unfamiliar in scouting river conditions (i.e. observing, interpreting and understanding hazards and risks of various whitewater dynamics, river bed/rock formations, or foreign obstacles such as tree fall, all often encountered on river trips while paddling).
Below are a selection of courses the Pack Raft Australia team highly recommend, delivered by passionate and experienced Packrafting and Swift Water Rescue professionals.
Level 2 Whitewater Packrafting Course - 19-20th Oct, 2024 - Tasmania
Level 1 / Level 2 - whitewater packraft course
Course Intro: This is an intermediate packrafting course for paddlers who have ideally participated in one of the following; Paddle Tasmania Level 1, Foundation and
Fundamentals Course, Beginner Course (or an equivalent basic packraft/kayak course), plus have additional time on the water.
Instructors: Dan Hall, Mark Oates, Nors Corstorphan and Jen MacGibbon (all highly acclaimed and experienced instructors)
Date/Location:
Further information regarding the courses run through Paddle Tasmania available here.
This is an indepently run course recommended by the team at Pack Raft Australia. For further information or general enquiries regarding this course, please contact the course provider directly via the link below
Mitta, Mitta River, VIC - Swift Water Rescue - PRO-1 - 6th-7th March, 2024 - Vic
Swift Water rescue pro-1
Course Intro: The Swift Water Rescue PRO-I is a professional level swiftwater rescue course designed for those requiring certification as a term of employment in a professional capacity and/or recreationational paddlers looking to advance their water safety and rescue skills. This swiftwater course teaches rescue techniques with regard to limited resources with a focus on personal safety, decision making, risk management and complex problem solving with other team members.
Instructor: Matt Paulding - Swift Water Safety Institute (SSI)
Date/Locations:
Further information regarding the Swift Water Safety Institute (SSI) available here.
This is an indepently run course recommended by the team at Pack Raft Australia. For further information or general enquiries regarding this course, please contact the course provider directly via the link below
Advanced Whitewater Packrafting Course - 20-22nd Sept, 2024 - Northern Tasmania
Advanced whitewater packraft course
Course Intro: The course is suited to those who already competently paddle grade 3 rivers and who are aspiring to learn to paddle grade 3+/4 technically, safely & competently. All participants need to be comfortable with swimming grade 3 rapids and must have experience with the use of throwbags (both throwing and catching) as well as self/assisted rescues in grade 3 water. Inclusion in this course is dependent upon suitable prior experience and is at instructor’s discretion.
Date/Location:
Further information regarding the courses run through Paddle Tasmania available here.
This is an indepently run course recommended by the team at Pack Raft Australia. For further information or general enquiries regarding this course, please contact the course provider directly via the link below