Northwest River Guides LLC- Spring Guide Training- March 3-4

This 2 day course will take place March 3-4, 2012
Join Northwest River Guides LLC, and eNRG Kayaking for a world class guide training course the first weekend in March 2012. This two day course will cover everything you need to know to get your start, or complete a necessary refresher for work in the outfitting field in the Northwest. Topics will include flatwater and whitewater water safety awareness, hydrology, rescue philosophy, and a in depth look at river accidents in the Northwest over the past decade. We will spend the first day at eNRG World Headquarters in Oregon City, Oregon at Sportcraft moorage, and day two will take place on the Sandy River rafting and kayaking (location TBA). Successful completion of this course will complete the compulsory requirement to become an eNRG Kayaking instructor/guide. We will focus on both flatwater kayak skills, and whitewater kayaking/ inflatable kayaking / raft guiding skills during the weekend.
An additional basic first aid and CPR certification course will be available as an add on to this course.
Registration requirement includes being 18 years or older, a valid drivers liscence, and having at least two years of documented experience in river sports. A one page river resume is required as part of registration. Personal protective equipment is recommended (drysuit, wet suit, helmet, PFD, booties, paddlejacket, and gloves/beeny), and can be purchased or rented for an additional fee.
Hours: 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday
Cost: $250 regular- $125 special until February 18th (for both days)
Participants must submit a 1 page resume/intent letter (emailed to info@eNRGKayaking.com) & payment in the form of check or money order to:
Northwest River Guides LLC
2504 SE TIbbetts St
Portland OR 97202
Northwest River Guides LLC (dba eNRG Kayaking) is a leading full service paddle sports outfitter based out of Oregon City, Oregon. We have been operating in the greater Portland metro area for over ten years, and have trained and certified more paddle sports instructors/guides through the American Canoe Association than any other organization west of the Mississippi. We have taught almost 10,000 people to paddle in the past decade, and have run 17 successful international expeditions in eleven countries. This training will be lead by Sam Drevo who is an American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer, and a Rescue 3 swiftwater rescue instructor. Sam has been paddling for 26 years, represented the United States in international competition in five disciplines of kayaking, and won the extreme world championships. Sam won a National Geographic award for his educational programing, and has helps train the Coast Guard in swiftwater rescue. eNRG Kayaking started one of the largest river clean ups on the west coast, and opened its first full service paddle sports shop in March of 2012. We are excited to continue offering cutting edge curriculum to the great Portland community at its newest facility on the Willamette River. We will be hiring part time staff during the 2012 season March-October 2012. We are looking for experienced, customer service oriented team players that are competent, fun, and dynamic.
For additional information about this course contact: sam@eNRGKayaking.com.
A final itinerary with guest presenters will be posted on February 19th, 2012.



